For more than 35 years, the International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) spearheaded by Ocean Conservancy has galvanized communities worldwide to care for their waterways by removing marine debris. Clean Your Streams began as an ICC event, and Ocean Conservancy is also the force behind the TIDES marine debris database and creating the Clean Swell app. Learn […]
Clean Your Streams Challenges have been an exciting part of our waterway clean-up for decades. Whether you’re coordinating a youth group, collegiate group, a business or nonprofit, or just an individual who enjoys friendly competition, we’ve got a challenge for you. When you register for Clean Your Streams, you’ll get more information about our updated […]
Clean Your Streams Challenges have been an exciting part of our waterway clean-up for decades. Whether you’re coordinating a youth group, collegiate group, a business or nonprofit, or just an individual who enjoys friendly competition, we’ve got a challenge for you. When you register for Clean Your Streams, you’ll get more information about our updated […]
So far this year, our volunteers have removed 15+ pounds of fishing line from the Maumee River during Get the Lead Out clean-ups, plus more than 100 pounds of other marine debris. Sign up to GLO and help make our shores safer for wildlife and more welcoming for recreation. GLO is our marine debris removal […]
Volunteer science groups are critical for collecting water quality data. However, these groups often develop in response to local needs, and it can be challenging to coordinate efforts and share data across a larger region. One purpose for citizen science efforts to collaborate and share data together is to educate the public about the health […]
For the past twenty-five years, Clean Your Streams has benefited from a dedicated planning team: a partnership representing multiple organizations, businesses, and municipalities. With seven public kickoffs, more than fifty sites to tackle, and hundreds of volunteers to coordinate, the planning team works hard to put together an impactful program. Get to know our current […]
This spring, two restored habitat projects opened with ribbon cuttings: the Sandhill Crane Wetlands expansion of Kitty Todd Preserve and the Penn 7 property on the shore of the Maumee River. As facilitating organization for the Maumee Area of Concern Advisory Committee (MAAC), it’s our pleasure to introduce you to these inspiring sites and share […]
Get the Lead Out dates are posted for July! GLO is our marine debris removal program targeting tangled line, lead sinkers, lures, and other fishing trash that could harm wildlife in the Maumee River. Weather and water-levels permitting, join us for one of these family-friendly clean-ups. We’re kicking off our 18th year of Get the […]
A pledge is a significant promise to upkeep. Pledging to reduce lawn fertilizer or pick up your pet’s poo can be actionable and measurable ways to ensure our waterways are protected. Learn more about Clear Choices, Clean Water’s six simple water stewardship actions you can commit to today. You may be doing some already! Picking […]