Soon runners from all over will be in Toledo for the 44th Mercy Health Glass City marathon. With over 10,000 people projected to be attending the race, runners and spectators, that means there will be a TON of trash. Partners for Clean Streams has been involved in this race for the past 5 years as […]
On February 25th, local youth, our Board President, and our staff worked together to assemble 20 new fishing line recycling bins for the “Reel In and Recycle” program. Kids got their gloved-covered hands sticky to glue the pieces of PVC pipe together and then add the finishing touches to the bins with stickers that will […]
We are currently seeking to fill two separate positions at Partners for Clean Streams; a part-time Program Coordinator and a part-time Communication & Outreach Specialist. Each position differs slightly in the focus, corresponding skills & knowledge, hours per week, and anticipated start dates, but applicants may apply for one or both positions. If you are […]
Our second Partner Profile of 2020 belongs to Mr. Randy Nissen. Read on for some background on the driving force behind one of our larger Clean Your Streams groups! Randy has his roots in the Toledo area, as he was born here prior to spending his youth in New York. He attended Ohio State University, […]
Partners for Clean Streams does more than may meet the eye! In addition to our more visible programs (e.g., Clean Your Streams, Get the Lead Out, etc.), we also act as the facilitating organization for the Maumee Area of Concern Advisory Committee (MAAC website). Our role in this group is to help bring many organizations […]
For the fifth year running, Partners for Clean Streams (PCS) will lead the “Green Team” at the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon in April. PCS and volunteers help 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. Last year, […]
It’s that time of year again, when we must watch out for slippery and icy conditions on our sidewalks, driveways, and roads. As much as we need to manage the ice for our own safety, we should also consider the impact of deicing treatments on our watershed. Scientists have determined that runoff from salted/treated areas […]
We are taking the opportunity this year to highlight some of the partners that help us achieve our goal of cleaner waters. Our first profile of 2020 belongs to Mr. Rick Bryan, an active environmental volunteer in the Toledo Area! In his own words below, Rick tells of his experiences as an active volunteer for […]
Did You know that Partners for Clean Streams is a charity partner for the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon? For the past five years, PCS has been the “Green Team,” which is responsible for recycling cardboard, glass, aluminum, plastic, heat sheets, Gu packs and more! We are their go-to partner for brainstorming ways to make […]
People are the leading cause of trash in the environment. Yes, that’s an obvious statement, but many may not consider this when making choices. Luckily, we’re also the solution. 2019 was our 23rd year of Clean Your Streams Day and we are STILL collecting and removing thousands of pounds of trash from our watershed. Part […]