Macroinvertebrates may be small and just large enough to see with the naked eye, but they can tell us a lot about the health of our streams! These aquatic insects and animals without backbones, live among rocks, leaves, and sediment on the bottom of our waterways. Macroinvertebrates are extremely important to our watersheds. Not only […]
Partners for Clean Streams is excited to celebrate a major milestone with the 30th Annual Clean Your Streams Day on September 26! For three decades, this special event has brought people together to care for the waterways that connect our communities. This year’s celebration is about more than picking up litter—it’s about recognizing the people, […]
Partners for Clean Streams recently teamed up with the Lucas County Engineer’s Office and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) for a storm drain marking project, bringing local Scout volunteers together to help protect our local waterways. Storm drains provide an important pathway for rainwater to enter local streams, rivers, and even our lakes. […]
Partners for Clean Streams recently partnered with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) for a hands-on cleanup along the Maumee River. Three PCS members and two ODNR employees teamed up for a morning of kayaking, exploring, and giving back to one of our local waterways. The group paddled by kayak to Girty’s Island, enjoying […]
All of Partners for Clean Streams programs are made possible through the generosity of our sponsors and community donations. This month, we are especially grateful for the support from the Jay and Valentina Jindal Fund in partnership with the Greater Toledo Community Foundation. With continued contributions like this, Partners for Clean Streams is able to […]
We are excited to announce that we will be celebrating 30 years of Clean Your Streams! Our Annual Clean Year Streams Day is happening on Saturday, September 26th to celebrate 30 years of impact, service, and connection. We invite all participants, families, volunteers, and supporters to mark their calendars for this special occasion. CYS 30 […]
We are grateful for the volunteers who have committed their time to protecting and improving our local waterways through our CWAT and Reel in & Recycle programs. While we have made great progress, we are still seeking additional volunteers to help fill remaining monitoring routes and testing sites throughout the watershed. Expanding our volunteer network […]
This month, Partners for Clean Streams brought watershed education to life during a visit to the Side Cut Girl Scout Day Camp, where participants learned how everyday choices can affect water quality all the way downstream to Lake Erie. At each river, teams held a cup that represented their waterway. Along the way at each […]
This summer, we’re excited to host a community screening of Ripples of Plastic in partnership with National Museum of the Great Lakes. The film explores the growing impact of plastic pollution on our local environment. The July 18th screening will include a facilitated post-film panel designed to extend the conversation beyond the screen and into […]
After a quieter season with Currents, Partners for Clean Streams is excited to pick up right where we left off to reconnect with the watershed community with new leadership and expanded outreach capacity. PCS recently welcomed a new executive director, along with a new communications, marketing and outreach specialist — both bringing fresh energy and […]