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Reconnecting to Our Waterways

ROW is a collective impact initiative that has worked purposefully since 2012 to improve the quality of life and ecology along Indianapolis waterways and surrounding neighborhoods.

 

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Waterways We Serve

We have walked alongside communities to discover and celebrate their waterway as a community asset. We currently focus on the six waterways in Marion County: Central Canal, Fall Creek, Little Eagle Creek, Pleasant Run, Pogue’s Run, and White River.

 

Our Waterways

Make An Impact With Us

ROW is focused on holistic solutions involving everyone – individuals, neighborhoods, businesses, government, and organizations – and we need YOU!

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Who We Are

ROW convenes and supports community partners to enhance quality of life, investing in innovation, analysis, cultural advancement and environmental quality along Indy waterways and in adjacent neighborhoods. 

What We Do

Our members create new ways for the public to engage with our waterways through organizing fun events, creating innovative programs, providing technical assistance to communities, implementing physical improvements, and more.

How to Get Involved

Join a Waterway or Element Committee to dive into improving Indianapolis waterways and communities. Visit the Events Calendar for upcoming meetings and events or contact us to learn more and get connected!

News Center

Discover recent stories, get to know our volunteers and partners, and learn more about our community projects.    

Announcing Partnership Development Grants

by | February 16, 2023 | News Center | 0 Comments

Early-action grants available for new neighborhoods seeking to join the ROW collective and help shape its expansion.

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We’re Looking for a new ROW Collective Impact Director!

by | December 15, 2022 | News Center | 0 Comments

ROW Collective Impact Director Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Class: Independent Contractor Type: Part Time Reports To: ROW Steering Committee Compensation: Up to $50 hourly based on qualifications Application Closing: February 17, 2023 Application Method: Apply...
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ROW Signage Project Manager

by | October 10, 2022 | News Center | 0 Comments

Reconnecting to our Waterways - Signage Project  - Project Manager Scope of Work  Date: October 10, 2022 Reconnecting to Our Waterways (ROW) is a Collective Impact initiative in Indianapolis that has worked purposefully since 2012 to change the quality of life and...
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ROW Dynamic Research Consultant RFQ

by | October 7, 2022 | News Center | 0 Comments

 Request for Qualifications: ROW Waterway Committee Dynamics Research  Reconnecting to Our Waterways (ROW) is a Collective Impact initiative in Indianapolis that has worked purposefully since 2012 to change the quality of life and ecology along Indianapolis waterways...
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Element Spotlight: Healthy Connections

by | July 23, 2020 | Central Canal, Fall Creek, Little Eagle Creek, News Center, Partners, Pleasant Run, Pogues Run, Volunteers, White River | 0 Comments

Exciting initiatives are in the works from ROW's new Healthy Connections Element Committee, formed by combining  former Connectivity and Well Being Committees. Healthy Connections' guiding principle is to "Engage communities with equitable, beautiful, and welcoming...
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Explore ROW Activity in Our Watershed

Since 2012 ROW and its partners have had

Aesthetic installations, projects, events

Educational and well-being events, programs, installations

Miles of new trails and bike lanes

Acres of invasive plants removed and natives planted