As we take time to slow down at the end of another whirlwind year, we reflect and appreciate the incredible work that has taken place in the past year. With this reflection, we gain a deep appreciation for our partners, volunteers and our extraordinary rivers, creeks and lakes. And we look to our supporters to […]
We re-launched the RAP Committee, MaumeeRAP.org, the new DMDS, and a new local grant opportunity. So that’s what a re-launching blitz looks like! For those that missed it, read on for a summary and visit MaumeeRAP.org for more information. If nothing else in this industry, we love our acronyms. So bear with us while we […]
Clean Stream Partner Awards are given to a “river hero” who has done remarkable work in favor of clean, clear and safe rivers. This person has shown passion and dedication for years in bringing people together to solve large, complex issues. This year, the award goes to Kurt Erichsen. Kurt began his career by receiving […]
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Annual General Meeting at the Ward Pavilion last month. The evening was quite chilly but the warmth of friendly, happy people and conversation, made up for it. Shankland’s Catering had a variety of foods and people enjoyed wine from Majestic Oak Winery. The presentation included all […]
Tis the season for brightly colored corn cobs, sweaters, hot apple cider and leaves. Lots of leaves. We all know that leaves come from the trees in our forests, along the streets, and in our back yard. But where do the leaves go? If humans did nothing, the leaves would pile up on a forest […]
By Casey Fuleky As I write this letter, I am finishing up my last day as an Outreach Intern here at Partners for Clean Streams. Since I first began my internship in May, my knowledge and appreciation regarding clean, clear, and safe water has vastly expanded. Assisting with tasks such as designing Clean Your Streams […]
Want to support our work towards clear, clean, and safe water, especially after the local water crisis this summer? Thinking of when to give your annual donation or pay your yearly dues to PCS? Do it on December 2nd, or Giving Tuesday and the Toledo Community Foundation and the Center for Nonprofit Resources will match […]
The 2014 Maumee AOC Fall/Winter Summit will be held on Thursday, December 4th from 9:30am to 12:30pm at the Jazel Leadership Center at Camp Miakonda at 5600 W Sylvania Ave, in Toledo. Come check out the brand new building at Camp and learn about the upcoming direction for the Area of Concern program and the […]
Join us for the Annual General Meeting on Monday, November 17, as we celebrate the success of 2014 at the Ward Pavilion in Wildwood Metropark. There will be an optional tour given by Metropark staff of one of the areas undergoing habitat restoration under our Maumee Corps work that PCS and the Metroparks of the […]
One of our main focuses at PCS is removing the trash from local streams and rivers. Even though volunteers remove tons of trash every year during our cleanup events, trash accumulates quickly in our waterways. That’s certainly not what we want in our drinking water. Unfortunately, this reoccurring problem is more widespread than Toledo. Marine […]