The CYS 29 Village (so far!)💧 It truly takes a village to sustain Clean Your Streams for 29 years, and we’re excited to shine a spotlight on the sponsors who make our programs possible. We also want to share ways you can support our mission throughout the year. Partners for Clean Streams would like to […]
Tracking Data Online We have long partnered with the Ocean Conservancy and are featured partners on their Clean Swell App! It is similar to our data cards, but instead of tallying data on pen/paper, you simply tap the icon of trash you are picking up. With CYS 29 just around the corner, now is a […]
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
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As we enter July, our Community Water Action in Toledo (CWAT) water quality monitoring program is nearly halfway through the season!
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 […]
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 […]