Get the Lead Out (GLO) is a PCS-led program designed to help volunteers remove discarded fishing line, lead lures, and other types of trash that gets left behind after the spring fishing runs in the Maumee River. These materials can entangle fish and wildlife, injure people (think sharp fishing hooks), and detract from the natural […]
Benjamin Smieszek is currently a senior at the University of Toledo majoring in Environmental Science with a concentration in Biology. He has an Associate Degree in Applied Science focusing on automotive repairs and maintenance and with this experience he has garnered skills in diagnosing and addressing complex problems. While at the University of Toledo, Benjamin has focused […]
Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Water Quality Boat Cruise! On Sunday, August 4th from 2-4pm, PCS and Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District will host this public event with local water quality presenters to educate about improvements and challenges facing our Maumee River Watershed. Registration is required and will be available soon!
Our partners at TMACOG are bringing an innovative outreach event to the Toledo area this month – Canoemobile. Canoemobile is a “floating classroom” through Wilderness Inquiry that targets under-served students through hands-on environmental education. They will be bringing their 24 foot-long canoes to get kids out on the water from June 26th– 28th. Partners for Clean Streams […]
We are excited to be planning the 23rd Annual Clean Your Streams Day in September. CYS 23 has officially been set for Saturday, September 21st! This event attracts over 1,000 volunteers each year and removes debris from over 70 sites in the greater Toledo area. Local organizations and businesses can support our volunteers by sponsoring this community event. Sponsors […]
Families, friends, and co-workers – join us on Saturday, September 21st for the 23rd Annual Clean Your Streams Day! Clean Your Streams Day will take place at seven kickoff locations in the greater Toledo area including: Olander Park, Middlegrounds Metropark, Perrysburg Three Meadows Park, the University of Toledo, Monroe Street United Methodist Church, Side Cut Metropark, and Oregon […]
Welcome to PCS, Amanda! We’re excited to have you as our Watershed Coordinator. Amanda Kovach is an Ohio transplant who is very excited to be working with PCS in the position of Watershed Coordinator. She originally comes from Texas, where she received a Bachelor’s in biology from the University of North Texas (UNT). Her familiarity […]
Thanks to all of our volunteers, University of Toledo’s Rocket Recycling team, Glass City Marathon, Toledo RoadRunners club, and runners who supported our sustainability mission at the Glass City Marathon! For the fourth year, PCS has been the “Green Team” helping to reduce packaging waste and divert thousands of pounds of recyclable materials from a lifetime […]
Our partners at the Ohio Coastal Training Program will be hosting a workshop on Plastic Reduction Strategies for Coastal Landowners and Businesses. This free event will take place at Bay View Yacht Club in Toledo on Thursday, May 23rd from 12-4pm. Attendees will learn how they can contribute personally and professionally to Ohio’s coastal debris initiatives. There will […]
Partners for Clean Streams is teaming up with the Toledo Zoo for their “Spring into Action” program during May and June. We will be hosting a series of six stream cleanups in the greater Toledo area to target sites that have substantial marine debris litter. These events are open to the public and to families of the […]