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A Strong Start to the 2025 CWAT Season!
On Saturday April 19th, volunteers joined us for our Community Water Action in Toledo (CWAT) Training & Kickoff event, and it was such a great day! We kicked off another exciting year of the CWAT water quality sampling program with an incredible group of dedicated volunteers who joined us at our launch event! It was…
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Stop By and Say Hi!
PCS will be at some more community events this month sharing our mission for clean, clear, and safe waters. Come chat with us about how you can get involved too!
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30 Ways in 30 Days🌎
Last year, we launched a 30-day sustainability challenge for Earth Month, and it was such a hit that we’re bringing it back for 2025! We’re excited to invite you to join our 30-Day Challenge to make sustainable changes that benefit the planet. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter for reminders of…
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Volunteer Opportunities in April
Looking for some volunteer hours for a club, group, or just because? Want to get involved in making an impact on your community? Look no further! There are 3 programs we are looking forward to this month, and we hope to see you there! Can’t make it to the cleanups, or want to take part…
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Who are we partnering with this month?!
We’ve got some exciting events we will be attending throughout April to raise environmental awareness and continue our mission of clean, clear, and safe water. They are also listed on our home page calendar, and we hope to see you there! There are 3 great events that we are looking forward to being at to celebrate…
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Thank You, Kayla!!đź’™
The start of a new season is a time for change, growth, and embracing new challenges—and this Spring, that includes a bittersweet transition for PCS. After many years of dedicated service, we are sad to say farewell (but hopefully more of a “See you later!”) to our Program Specialist, Kayla Kirkpatrick. We’d like to take…
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Join the 2025 Water Quality Sampling Season!
This summer, you can make a real difference in the health of our local waterways! Through our exciting partnership with Community Water Action Toledo (CWAT), we invite you to get involved in water quality monitoring starting this April. Help us gather vital data on water quality across four Northwest Ohio waterways and join us for…
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Reflecting on the 2015 Flooding: Nature’s Cycle at Work
Exploring Northwest Ohio, “Huge Chunks of Maumee River ice on River Road after Ice Jam caused Flooding at Side Cut.” YouTube, 12 March 2015, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ih-qJw42zg. While we’re fortunate that such events aren’t common, it’s essential to understand that this kind of natural occurrence is part of a larger environmental cycle. Though the damage was significant,…
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Spring is Spawning!
Spring is almost here, which means temperatures and warming, and Walleye are returning. With our 49 fishing line recycling bins, we’ve seen a lot of the Maumee River, so we’re sharing our secret: The BEST Fishing Spot in the Maumee River for the Walleye Run!! Okay, that was total clickbait… sorry. But, it’s funny, right?…
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Reel in the Fun with PCS and the Fallen Timbers Chapter of Trout Unlimited!
PCS attended and hosted a table at the Fallen Timbers Chapter of Trout Unlimited’s International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) and Fundraiser on March 6th! This was a fantastic opportunity to connect with the fly fishing community, other anglers, and share more about how PCS works to protect our waterways. Thank you to the Fallen…
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Celebrating Black History Month: Key Environmental Advocates
February is Black History Month, and we want to take this opportunity to highlight some important Black individuals who have worked — and continue to work — toward creating a better, more sustainable future for all. These leaders have made significant contributions to the environmental movement, advocating for sustainability, environmental justice, and a healthier planet…
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🌿 Registration is Open for the Certified Master Rain Gardener Class!
Get ready to learn how to create beautiful, sustainable rain gardens! Registration for the Certified Master Rain Gardener Class is open! This hands-on course will teach you everything you need to know about rain garden design and installation, giving you the skills to create your own rain garden or assist in maintaining community gardens. Classes…
