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ABOUT US

We are a diverse group of ecological restoration practitioners and mitigation industry experts looking to advance science and policy.

The Ohio Ecological Restoration Association (OHERA) is a newly incorporated trade association comprised of mitigation providers and environmental and engineering consulting firms. We share a common interest in accelerating delivery of ecological restoration, advancing potential of our industry, and promoting investment and science-based decisions in the ecological restoration sector for the benefit of the public, permittees, and the environment in Ohio.

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OUR MISSION

EDUCATE

Educate the public about the outstanding ecosystem restoration work being accomplished by the third-party mitigation and ecosystem restoration industries in Ohio​​

DEVELOP

Promote, develop, and improve restoration science and best practices to accomplish ecosystem restoration in Ohio​​​​​

IMPROVE

 Improve coordination, promote collaboration, and advocate for the science-based decisions and development of environmental policy with the regulatory agencies and legislators which are affecting the ecological restoration industry in Ohio

PROMOTE INITIATIVES

Promote environmental restoration initiatives through active participation in the legislative process through organized, regular interactions with policymakers

ENCOURAGE

Encourage the expansion and long-term resilience of third-party mitigation markets and ecosystem restoration businesses in Ohio

OUR SPECIALTIES

A multidisciplinary group, we support a range of ecosystems services: ecologists, engineers, geologists, geomorphologists, biologists, surveyors, contractors, land trusts, finance and legal professionals, and project managers.

SCIENCE-BASED ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION
PROMOTING SCIENCE-BASED POLICIES
INSURANCE AND BONDING
SCIENTIFIC DATA ANALYSIS
COLLABORATION
LONG-TERM STEWARDSHIP
LEGAL REVIEW
MONITORING

MEET THE TEAM

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