About the Heartland Earthworks Conservancy

The Heartland Earthworks Conservancy is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization.

What We Do

Heartland Earthworks Conservancy is a group of archaeologists, conservationists, and enthusiasts who volunteer their time to do what they can to preserve ancient earthworks in southern Ohio.

Our Mission

• Advance the preservation and protection of Native American earthwork sites in the Hopewell Heartland.
• Acquire real estate and conservation easements for the purpose of preserving ancient earthworks.
• Manage  earthworks to preserve their cultural, archaeological and natural integrity.
• Educate the public about ancient earthworks, their importance and how to protect them.
• Sponsor and conduct scientific surveys of earthworks.
• Support and partner with other organizations with compatible missions.

Board of Trustees Members

• Jarrod Burks, Director of Archaeological Geophysics, Ohio Valley Archaeology, Inc.
• William S. Dancey, Emeritus Associate Professor of Anthropology, Ohio State University
• Robert Genheimer, George Rieveschl Curator of Archaeology, Cincinnati Museum Center
• John E. Hancock, Professor of Architecture, U.C. & Project Co-Director, The Ancient Ohio Trail
• Aaron Rourke, President, Rivers Unlimited
• Al Tonetti, Cultural Resources Specialist, ASC Group, Inc.

Board of Trustees Advisors

• Robert N. Drake, Of Counsel, Reese, Pyle, Drake & Meyer, P.P.L.
• Bradley T. Lepper, Curator of Archaeology, Ohio History Connection