If you like to garden and/or are interested in ways to help improve the health of our environment (terrestrial and aquatic), this opportunity is for you! We are pleased to announce a rain barrel pre-order/pickup opportunity later this Spring. Using rain barrels to capture rain as it runs off of building roofs and before it […]
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 transmission precautions, the 2020 Mercy Health Glass City Marathon has been cancelled. As a result, if you were interested in volunteering on the Green Team, stay tuned for news about next year’s event on April 23 – 25, 2021. We understand and appreciate how much planning had already been done by […]
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When asked about the benefits of rain water capture, the gardeners out there will likely tell you that it helps to cut down on water bills during the growing season. However, the ecologists out there will also tell you that is can help reduce the ever-present issue of nutrients and other contaminants flowing in our […]
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, […]