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.

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.