Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW) is dedicated to keeping the Olentangy River and its tributaries clean and safe for all to enjoy.

River cleanup events are educational opportunities for residents to learn about the dangers of littering, and the benefits of reducing, reusing, and recycling. During COVID-19, many activities were put on hold. Thanks to generous donations to this Better Together project, FLOW will be able to hold dozens of river cleanup events throughout the year to help keep the Olentangy Watershed healthy. 

We are Better Together!

“COVID has had some unintended victims, and the Olentangy Watershed is one of them. The prohibition in being able to hold large events has restricted FLOW to holding small litter cleanups, and we have not been able to be as effective in keeping up with human, wind, and storm sewer litter. The trash has built up over the last year and we need help financially to catch up to keep the Olentangy clean.” 

—Laura Fay, FLOW Science Committee Chairwoman

"I have supported the Friends of Lower Olentangy for years. Every month, every dollar, with satisfaction and pride, knowing they were doing Columbus’s best work. When you can watch trees grow. When you can cross a bridge and watch your river. Does it get any better than that?" 

—Michael Kohr, FLOW Member and Donor