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August Programs
Get involved this month! We are bringing you some fun and exciting opportunities to get involved this month! Sign-up for our upcoming programs, including Get the Lead Out and Clean Your Streams 365. Volunteer opportunities are on our website homepage calendar and listed below. CYS 365 GLO
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Partner with PCS to Make CYS 29 the Best!
We are so grateful for all that have already donated for CYS 29 and to those who have donated in the past. This event makes a positive impact on our water and on volunteers themselves. Your support enables us to continue to engage the community in being stakeholders of our most precious natural resource: clean,…
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A Chance to Win a NEW Kayak for just $10!
A new addition will be making its debut at the CYS 29 Volunteer Appreciation Picnic this year, and it could be yours for just $10! PCS will be raffling off a brand-new kayak 🛶 (yes, a canoe emoji, but close enough!) Tickets will be available online and can be purchased up until 1:00pm EST on…
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The Story of Our Waterways
Northwest Ohio is home to some of the rarest ecosystems on Earth. The Oak Openings Region is a remarkable example of a globally unique and rare ecosystem that supports exceptional biodiversity. Thousands of years ago, glacier movements carved out our extraordinary Great Lakes. The ancient shores of Lake Erie created a landscape of momentous sand…
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July Programs
We are collaborating with Metroparks Toledo, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and more to bring you some fun and exciting opportunities to get involved this month! Sign-up for our upcoming programs, including Get the Lead Out, Clean Your Streams 365, and Macro Sampling. Volunteer opportunities are on our website homepage calendar and listed below. CYS 365…
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CWAT Update
As we enter July, our Community Water Action in Toledo (CWAT) water quality monitoring program is nearly halfway through the season!
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Save the Date for CYS 29!
Mark your calendars and Save the Date for our 29th Annual Clean Your Streams Day happening on Saturday, September 27th, 2025! Make a lasting impact on your community’s waterways and have fun along the way. Keep an eye out for registration links and more updates COMING SOON! Join Northwest Ohio’s largest watershed clean-up, now in…
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Mayfly or Junebug?
Macroinvertebrates may be small, but they play a crucial role in maintaining the health and balance of our rivers, streams, and lakes. Often unseen, these organisms quietly support ecosystems by breaking down organic material, cycling nutrients, and serving as a vital food source for other wildlife. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on one macroinvertebrate in…
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June Programs
Want to get involved in making an impact on your community? Look no further! There are several clean-ups we are looking forward to this month, and we hope to see you there. Sign-up for our upcoming programs, including Get the Lead Out and Clean Your Streams 365. Volunteer opportunities are on our website calendar and…
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Join or Renew a PCS Membership
Partners for Clean Streams is a local nonprofit dedicated to protecting and improving the health of our rivers and streams. As we gear up for the 29th annual Clean Your Streams Day (September 27th!!), our biggest event of the year, we’re calling on our community to step up and support this vital work. We rely…
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Meet our new Program Coordinator, Maddie Harris!
You may have already seen her in a few posts on our social media, but we want to officially introduce you to our new Program Coordinator, Maddie Harris😊 A Cincinnati native, Maddie Harris has spent the last several years here in NW Ohio falling in love with the Glass City. She has a BA from…
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Are You Fertilizer Wise?🌱
Spring is in full swing in our area, so you probably are getting outside and into some lawn or garden care by now. We want to ensure that your grass is looking green, while also not compromising the health and quality of our water ways! Excessive use of fertilizers, especially on already healthy lawns, leads…