Welcome Back, Kayla! Reintroducing Our Staff

    We’re delighted to welcome back our former Program Intern Kayla Kirkpatrick as our new Program Coordinator. Kayla interned with us last summer and autumn, and was a volunteer leader on many Clean Your Streams 365 and Get the Lead Out clean-ups. She also helped immensely behind-the-scenes with Clean Your Streams, plus kept the volunteer appreciation […]

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    Earth Month Opportunities

    Although every day is Earth Day to us, this April is packed full of volunteer opportunities. We’ve got the run-down of all the ways you can connect with us and give back to your local waterways this month. You can always check our calendar for the latest information, but here are some highlights to look […]

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    River-Friendly Spring Lawn Care Guide, Part 2

    Last month, we began our river-friendly spring lawn care guide with tips about seed planting and fertilizer use. With April showers on our minds, we’re turning now to tips for watering and mowing. Learn how to save money while saving water. Smart Watering Don’t water on a set schedule. Water only when the grass or […]

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    Spotlight on Keep Toledo-Lucas County Beautiful

    Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful’s focus on trash-free land makes them a natural ally to our work on trash-free water! Since every Earth Month we work together to coordinate the “Green Team,” now’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on some of their other programs. Since 2020, KTLCB has co-coordinated the “Green Team” at the […]

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    Seeking Proposals for Lathrop Park Stream Restoration

    Update March 21, 2023 — Lathrop Park RFP FAQ Available Here February 24, 2023 — Partners for Clean Streams is seeking proposals for a Design/Build contractor(s) for a stream restoration project in Berkey, Ohio at Lathrop Park along Tenmile Creek. The project will begin with design in May 2023 and continue through construction and post-monitoring completed before Oct 1, […]

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    Seasons of Stewardship

    We work year-round to protect our waterways that feed into Lake Erie. If you’re new to what we do or want a refresher, read on for a seasonal summary of programs YOU can join! We’re also giving a virtual talk on marine debris, March 21 at 7pm. Register here. Winter: Clean Your Streams 365: These […]

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    River-Friendly Spring Lawn Care Guide

    Find out how you can save time and money while making your lawn healthier and protecting our local waterways. We’ve compiled tips from our Give Water A Hand campaign on lawn planting and fertilizing, to help you keep your yard beautiful and river-friendly. The Right Seed • Starting off with the right mix of seed […]

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    Keep the Ottawa River Running Clean

    We need your help preventing marine debris at the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon. Sign-ups are now open for April 21-23. We’re partnering with Keep Toledo-Lucas County Beautiful to coordinate the “Green Team,” where the winner is always the Ottawa River. Many Green Team volunteer slots are in the mornings; early birds, this is your […]

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