The Appalachia Ohio Alliance (AOA) is a conservation organization founded in August 2001, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022. AOA focuses on conservation efforts in Central and Southern Ohio, acquiring and preserving various properties and habitats through initiatives like the Hocking Canal Heritage Trail and the Scioto River Flyway Corridor. The organization manages a range of preserves including the Mercer Woods Preserve, Utzinger Bog Preserve, and Confluence Preserve, aiming to protect and maintain natural landscapes for future generations. AOA also engages in conservation easements, volunteer programs, and lodging services to support its mission of environmental preservation.