Ashtabula River designated as newest State Scenic River

ASHTABULA — The Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County was designated as Ohio’s newest State Scenic River at a ceremony this week led by Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Sean Logan. The designation makes the Ashtabula River the county’s third State Scenic River and provides additional state protection to three stream segments totaling 46 miles.

“The scenic river designation of the Ashtabula protects a unique natural resource, but there is more to it than that,” said Logan. “We are protecting this river, and Ohio’s 13 other scenic rivers, because we know that our economic and social health cannot, for long, be separated from the health of our air, water and soil.”

Ashtabula becomes the 14th Ohio waterway to achieve State Scenic River status and the second in three years for Ashtabula County.

The Ashtabula River watershed supports an exceptionally beautiful river system. High quality natural features include an outstanding wooded riparian corridor and diverse populations of wildlife and plants.