Though the months, weeks, and days all seemed to blur together, one thing we can tell you with clarity is it is finally 2021. 2020 brought change to our programming so we adjusted to make them as safe as possible so we could continue our mission for clean, clear, and safe waterways. At the start […]
Calling all K-8 students! Sharpen your pencils, crayons, paintbrushes, grab some fresh paper, and sketch out marine debris impacts on the Great Lakes or what you are doing to prevent marine debris. The NOAA Marine Debris Art Contest is open until December 15th. The winners are determined by a panel of NOAA awards panel. The […]
There are many ways to donate directly to support Partners for Clean Streams – on Facebook, our website, or click Donate at the top of the newsletter- but you can shop and support us too! This holiday season link your Kroger card or Amazon Smiles account to donate to PCS. Both Amazon and Kroger donate […]
This was not your average Annual General Meeting. On a chilly November evening, participants gathered together with their favorite drink over a Zoom call to celebrate the success of 2020 and brainstorm ideas for the future of Partners for Clean Streams. Virtual presentations were made, but more excitingly the Clean Streams Partner Award was given […]
As we near the end of the year it has given us the time to reflect on the work we have been able to do and the work we are going to do in the future. The pandemic has shaped our communities and our programs. We did have to turn on our heels quickly to […]
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial, located in Put-in-Bay, is a celebration of peace between the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States after the War of 1812. Though, most Ohioans know Put-in-Bay for the tourism and recreation aspect. As a popular getaway, it attracts thousands of people aiming to relax and unwind on Lake […]
Success and heartbreak have been the themes of 2020 for us. We have had the success of Clean Your Streams Day, Get the Lead Out, Clean Your Streams 365 program, and a fishing line recycling program. We have been fortunate to have an adaptable team, planning teams, board members, and volunteers during 2020. They have […]
The Annual General Meeting is going to be held on Zoom this year. You are encouraged to bring your own beverage and appetizer. There will be breakout sessions for you to talk to each other more easily. All Challenge Awards winners from Clean Your Streams Day, PCS partners, and Board Members are invited for discussion, slideshow […]
We have compiled all the data cards and tabulated exactly how much trash and debris 431 volunteers were removed from the waterways. This year, over 10 days, there were nearly 90 clean-up sites along riverbanks and one canoe crew. These volunteers worked hard to gather 339 bags of trash equaling 16,597 pounds including 116 tires! […]
You continue to astound us. The pandemic may have whittled the number of volunteers for this event but the impacts made were still enormous. So far, our Clean Swell tally shows that together we removed 1,693.06 pounds of marine debris from our waterways; but wait, there’s more! We are still processing the written data cards […]