A busy day in downtown Hamilton as leaders from across the region gather for the 19th annual Great Miami Riverway Summit.

The event is taking place today (April 24) at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, bringing together community leaders, business owners, and environmental experts from along the 99-mile river corridor. This year’s theme is “Reimagining,” with discussions focused on everything from riverfront development and tourism to trail safety and economic growth. Organizers say the goal is to strengthen partnerships and explore new ways to connect communities along the river. While the summit itself is sold out, the public still has a chance to take part in a unique way. A large mobile aquarium (pictured) is set up outside the Fitton Center, giving visitors an up-close look at fish from the Great Miami River. Experts say the river is home to more than 150 species, with about 20 currently on display in the tank. Officials with the Miami Conservancy District say the exhibit is a rare opportunity for people to see the river’s biodiversity firsthand and learn more about conservation efforts. The aquarium will be open to the public through today, with the fish scheduled to be safely returned to the river later this afternoon.

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