As we get into the full swing of summer, there are some actions we can take to preserve our streams and rivers. We have collected a few tips from our community partners on how to keep our waters flowing strong and clean this summer: Reduce Marine Debris Plastics are the #1 offender in our running […]
With your help, our storm drains are going to look a little different this year; some drains are earning a medallion! Like many of our programs this year, we are making Storm Drain Marking easy for small groups to do safely. A huge thank you to the City of Toledo; because of their support we […]
We are excitedly waiting for the water levels to drop so we can GLO! Last year we were only able to conduct a single Get the Lead Out (GLO) program due to unusually high water most of the summer. This year, with the health and safety of our volunteers in mind, we are still planning […]
The sky is blue, the wind is blowing through the trees, summertime is in the air, and there is litter on the ground…wait, gross. On your walks and family-outings, we encourage you to do mini clean-ups to help keep our waterways beautiful all summer long. We have long partnered with the Ocean Conservancy and we […]
Recycling can sometimes feel underwhelming; simply putting a bottle or cardboard box does not feel like a huge step to help our environment and our waterways. It’s hard to remember the huge impacts recycling has. Every item that you recycle is one less in a mountain of trash, one happier fish that isn’t caught in […]
Calling all home gardeners and environmental enthusiasts! If you were considering purchasing a rain barrel or compost bin through the opportunity we announced in April, but time got away from you, please read on! Due to Covid-19 precautions, the order and pick-up dates have been extended from May to July. Aside from the date change, […]
Join us in celebrating the 24th year of Clean Your Streams Day and participate in a Northwest Ohio stream cleanup tradition! Over the course of the last 23 years, 13,976 volunteers have taken ownership of their waterways and made a difference in their community by cleaning up designated stream sites each Clean Your Streams Day. […]
We are currently living in an era of mass consumerism and single-use items but it doesn’t have to stay that way! According to the EPA in 2013, Americans, on average, produced roughly five pounds of trash per day. That is nearly a ton of trash per year per person, and that number is growing. The […]
The Green Ribbon Initiative’s (GRI) Blue Week is going virtual this year! Participate in virtual educational programs for adults and kids, regional experts, and DIY adventures and contests, give you an opportunity to learn about the unique natural features of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan! Blue Week highlights the connection between land, water, and wildlife. […]
Don’t want your kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews missing out on a good Great Lakes education during this time of social distancing? We’ve got you covered! We have collected and will continue to collect fun activities that you can do solo or with your family that are Great Lakes and Northwest Ohio centered. Read on […]