About Us

Welcome to the Hocking River Commission! Our group formed in 1991 to serve as non-profit stewards of the Hocking River, through education, promotion of river-corridor recreation, and riverfront land protection. In 1998 HRC became a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Activities are funded through grants and memberships.

Our active membership is small but effective, backed up by the encouragement and financial support of supporting members.

The Hocking River Commission is formed to promote and support:

Protection of the Hocking River and its tributaries as a natural resource
Promotion educational programs covering issues about the Hocking River
Attempts to eradicate pollution entering the river
Enhancement of the recreation potential of the Hocking River by improving access to the River and improving fish and wildlife habitat
The Hocking River basin as a tourist attraction
Improvement of communications among and between all parties with an interest in the Hocking River, including citizens, riverfront property owners, government agencies, private and public, non-profit organizations, and area businesses and commercial enterprises
The protection of people and property near the Hocking River from periodic flooding
Promotion of programs that attempt to eradicate erosion and sedimentation in the Hocking River watershed
Research of the River including natural and historic resource inventories and current and proposed land use
Encourage enforcement of existing laws meant to protect the River, riverfront property owners, and/or people using the River for recreation purposes
When considered necessary to meet the goals of this article, purchase property in fee simple or purchase scenic easements
Promote other activities and programs in furtherance of the foregoing as may be necessary or proper.