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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    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 […]

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    Thank You, Kayla!!💙

    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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