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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The Walleye Run is coming soon! Signs of spring bring thousands of people to fish our beautiful Maumee River. Adopting a fishing line recycling bin or using one while you’re fishing plays an important part in keeping our waterways free from marine debris. Why does recycling fishing line matter? Discarded fishing line has become a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Update: You’re invited to our upcoming virtual talk on Tuesday, March 21, 7-8pm. Visit bit.ly/PCSRegister_TrashTalk for more information and to register. Throughout the year, Partners for Clean Streams staff are proud to offer educational presentations and speaking engagements, either virtually or in-person. Looking for a speaker for your club, organization, youth group, or college class? Contact […]
If you’re willing to brave a bit of cold, marine debris clean-ups can be a great cure for cabin fever. Plenty of trash is easier to spot and remove before bushes and underbrush fill out. Check out our tips for successful Clean Your Streams 365 clean-ups in wintertime. How to have a safe and impactful […]
February 2 is World Wetlands Day. Did you know Northwest Ohio was once home to 1,500 square miles of wetlands? Wetlands improve water quality, control erosion, store floodwater, plus they’re biodiversity hotspots. Learn more about wetlands’ past, present, and future in our region. Across Ohio, only 10% of our once-abundant wetland habitat remains. In pre-industrial […]