Thomas More University Ohio River Biology Field Station

The Ohio River Biology Field Station is a 25-acre teaching and research facility owned and operated by Thomas More University.  The Station was the previous site of the U.S. Government Lock and Dam 35, built in 1919, and one of 51 wicket dams along the Ohio River. Since acquiring the property in 1967, faculty and students at the University have been conducting ecological research projects, teaching field courses, and leading outreach programs for K-12 schools.  Facilities include three research labs, four classrooms, a STEM outreach center, conference center and residential structures for students, faculty, and staff. 

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• UN Geographic Region: North America
• Latitude: 38
• Longitude: 84
• FSML E-mail Address: lorentzc@thomasmore.edu
• FSML Web Address: https://www.thomasmore.edu/academics/explore-campus/biology-field-station/
• Year Join OBFS: 1990
• University affiliation(s)?: Yes
• Names of Universities affiliated / Parent Organization: Thomas More University
• Address Line 1: 333 Thomas More Parkway
• City: Crestview Hills
• Zip Code: 41017
• Country: United States
• State: KY
• Contact Name: Chris Lorentz
• Contact Email: lorentzc@thomasmore.edu
• Contact Position: Director
• Contact Phone Number: +15132409040
• Station Director Name: Chris Lorentz
• Station Director Email: lorentzc@thomasmore.edu
• Education Director Name: Molly Williams
• Education Director Email: williamsm@thomasmore.edu
• Billing Contact Name: Chris Lorentz
• Billing Contact Email: lorentzc@thomasmore.edu
• Voting Delegate Email: lorentzc@thomasmore.edu
• Operating Budget: $50,001 - $200,000
• Size of Field Station: 1-100
• Private nonprofit organization?: Yes
• Federal, state, or local governmental partners?: Other
• Other: USEPA and USFWS
• Member of the Virtual Field?: Yes
• Open to the Public?: Yes
• Onsite staff?: Yes
• Year Round Staff: 1-2
• Seasonal Staff: 11-20
• Overnight housing facilities: 21-50
• Conference space: 26-50
• Food service or catering available?: Yes
• ADA accessibility: Yes
• Electricity: On Grid
• Distance to emergency services?: 0-20 minutes
• Internet Access?: Yes
• Library?: Yes
• Classes: Onsite public programs
• Hiking trails?: Yes
• Artists in Residence Program?: Yes
• Internships?: Yes
• Biome Type: Terrestrial
• Terrestrial Biomes: Temperate Forest
• Minimum Elevation: 101-300 meters
• Maximum Elevation: 101-300 meters
• Köppen climate classification: C (temperate)
• Freshwater habitats: Yes
• Urban/Rural: Rural
• Dry lab space?: Yes
• Wet Lab space?: Yes
• Research vessels available?: Yes
• Long term data sets?: Yes
• On site herbarium or voucher species?: Yes
• Formal Data Management Plan: Yes
• Research and/or graduate student training: 60
• Formal education: 30
• Outreach: 10