Have you ever wondered what it was like to walk, or swim, among the dinosaurs? Well, just ask a Lake Sturgeon because they experienced it first-hand. Lake Sturgeon have existed in freshwater systems for over 150 million years – but where are they now? What once was a population of approximately 1 million in Lake […]
The entire Partners for Clean Streams staff set out on an adventure late in May to attend this year’s River Rally conference in Mobile, Alabama. Kris, Executive Director and a seasoned River Rally attendee, knew what to expect but Mike and Jessica, still relatively new staff, were in for a real treat. Over the course […]
It’s summer time, which means it’s time to get out on the water! PCS, the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources Scenic Rivers, and Metroparks of the Toledo Area have collaborated to offer you a series of paddle cleanups this summer, with the first coming up on June 19th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at International Park […]
The weight is over. Get the Lead Out! is back and better than ever! Join us for our first public outing this Thursday, June 9, from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the Riverview parking lot in Side Cut Metropark. In the aftermath of the spring fishing runs, over three miles of the Maumee River between Perrysburg […]
Join us for the Tree Training Intensive Workshop coming up next month on Friday, July 15 from 8:30 to 4:00pm at the Ward Pavilion at Wildwood Metropark. It is a great opportunity to learn from arborists, and other professionals in our area, about how to best communicate the benefits of trees, what arborists do day […]
Unfortunately, we are postponing the Tree Training Intensive Workshop that was scheduled for May 12th, from 8:30am to 4:00pm at the Ward Pavilion, Wildwood Metropark. We are not certain of the new date currently but we make an announcement once we know. Check our website and social media for updates. If you are interested in […]
Mark your calendar’s for the 20th Annual Clean Your Streams Day on September 17th, 2016! Join us from 8:30am to 12:00pm to cleanup our waterways of northwest Ohio, with an appreciation picnic to follow. The kick-off locations that we are currently planning include University of Toledo, Monroe St. United Methodist Church, Olander Park, Oregon Municipal […]
Summer will be here before we know it and you know what that means? It’s time for PCS’s summer volunteer opportunities!! Two great ways that you can get involved with PCS this summer is through our annual programs, Get the Lead Out! and Clean Your Streams 365. The water levels of the Maumee River are […]
We couldn’t have asked for a better day on Sunday, April 24th. Not only did we have beautiful weather, but we successfully diverted thousands of plastic water bottles and cups, heat sheets, water cups, Gu Packs, and cardboard and pizza boxes from the landfill. Way back in August, Partners for Clean Streams partnered with Toledo […]
We couldn’t have asked for a better day on Sunday, April 24th. Not only did we have beautiful weather, but we successfully diverted thousands of plastic water bottles and cups, heat sheets, water cups, Gu Packs, and cardboard and pizza boxes from the landfill. Way back in August, Partners for Clean Streams partnered with Toledo […]