It is no secret that the freshwater in our region is worth its weight in gold. We are responsible for helping make the marathon as sustainable as possible through reducing supply waste and diverting thousands of pounds of recyclable materials from a lifetime in a landfill. We have three shifts to fill: Saturday, April 24: 8 […]
Two years ago, Governor DeWine signed a bill into law that designates April as Ohio Native Plant Month. This honor is based on the many benefits that native plants bring to all facets of our environment, including our waterways! Plants native to our region typically have deeper root systems that help stabilize our soils (less […]
If you cannot come out to any of our volunteer opportunities this month, consider making an impact in a different way. You can feel good about going green by giving green. We rely on donations and sponsorships to continue to make an impact on our streams, rivers, and Lake Erie. Your support allows us to purchase cleanup supplies, grow our programs, and […]
We are all familiar with pledges, like the Pledge of Allegiance, often recited when we were kids in elementary school. A pledge is a significant promise to upkeep. But what is the significance of a pledge for better waterways? Pledging to protect our waterways can be actionable and a measurable way to ensure our waterways […]
Earth day is right around the corner, meaning there is no better time to reflect on our impacts on our environment. If you are looking for a way to engage your organization or club into being environmentally conscious during this time, look no further than Partners for Clean Streams Presentation! Our program will provide information […]
We are looking for a dynamic leader with excellent organizational skills to join us part-time as a Program Coordinator! Some of the responsibilities include volunteer management, leading programming (like our stream cleanups), and educational outreach. The application period has been extended through March 7th at midnight. Find the full job description and how to apply […]
In the Great Lakes, we have access to one of the greatest freshwater resources in the world. With this freshwater resource comes an abundance of life, especially in and around the Maumee River. In early spring, the walleye run signals the first signs of life returning to the Maumee after a cold winter. As thousands […]
On February 2nd we celebrate wetlands and their enormous benefits to our water quality. They harbor rich biodiversity, help with floodwater storage, and help provide nutrient filtration for our rivers. In Northwest Ohio, we have an extra reason to celebrate because we live in the Great Black Swamp. Pre-drainage, this extensive nearly one-million-acre glacial-fed wetland, […]
For the sixth year running, Partners for Clean Streams (PCS) will support the “Green Team” at the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon in April. In 2019, the Green Team recycled almost 3,000 pounds of cardboard, glass, aluminum, plastic, heat sheets, Gu packs, and more! Most of our work will be “behind-the-scenes” leading up to the […]
Less than 5mm in diameter plastic pieces flow effortlessly throughout our waterways; microplastics are known as a danger to marine life and hinder our water quality. Studies throughout the years have found that there are as many if not more microplastics in freshwater rivers and lakes than in the ocean. The Great Lakes are the […]