Cincinnati, OH, September 22, 2026 — Thomas More University’s Biology Field Station, situated in Campbell County along the Ohio River, has announced the receipt of two significant grants aimed at bolstering its research capabilities and conservation initiatives.

One grant, described as substantial, has been awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This funding is designated to support research advancement at the field station. Specific details regarding the amount of the NSF grant or the timeline for its implementation were not immediately available.

The second grant comes from a collaboration between the National Wildlife Federation and Mutual of Omaha. This funding is specifically earmarked for the development of aquaculture facilities and the advancement of conservation efforts focused on eastern hellbenders, a species of salamander native to the region. Details on the financial value of this grant or the projected timeline for the new facilities were not provided.

The Biology Field Station at Thomas More University serves as a key site for scientific inquiry and environmental stewardship in the Campbell County area. The acquisition of these grants is expected to enhance the station’s capacity to conduct vital research and contribute to the preservation of local wildlife populations, particularly the eastern hellbender.

Further information regarding the specific research projects to be supported by the National Science Foundation grant, or the operational details of the new aquaculture facilities funded by the National Wildlife Federation and Mutual of Omaha, were not disclosed. The contractor’s name for any construction or facility development was also not provided.



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