June – Partners for Clean Streams https://partnersforcleanstreams.org Clean, clear, and safe water in Northwest Ohio Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:58:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-PCS-Logo-Vector-32x32.png June – Partners for Clean Streams https://partnersforcleanstreams.org 32 32 Meet our New Intern, Ben Smieszek! https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/2019/05/14/meet-our-new-intern-ben-smieszek/ https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/2019/05/14/meet-our-new-intern-ben-smieszek/#respond Tue, 14 May 2019 16:51:52 +0000 https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/meet-our-new-intern-ben-smieszek/ BenBenjamin 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 on Ecology and Land Management. He interned with The Nature Conservancy where his responsibilities involved invasive species removal and mapping, as well as seed collection, which helped him to gain experience in land management and a better understanding of land redevelopment. After graduation, he plans on obtaining a job in the environmental science field focusing on mitigating environmental issues that are found within Northwest Ohio. 

Ben will be working with PCS this summer helping to prep for the 23rd Annual Clean Your Streams Day.  We are looking forward to him coming onboard to help with our summer cleanups, Get the Lead Outs, and planning our big cleanup in September.  

]]> https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/2019/05/14/meet-our-new-intern-ben-smieszek/feed/ 0 Water Quality Boat Cruise Save the Date https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/2019/05/14/water-quality-boat-cruise-save-the-date/ https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/2019/05/14/water-quality-boat-cruise-save-the-date/#respond Tue, 14 May 2019 16:44:57 +0000 https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/water-quality-boat-cruise-save-the-date/ sandpiperMark 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!

]]> https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/2019/05/14/water-quality-boat-cruise-save-the-date/feed/ 0 Canoemobile https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/2019/05/14/canoemobile/ https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/2019/05/14/canoemobile/#respond Tue, 14 May 2019 16:43:31 +0000 https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/canoemobile/ canoemobileflyerOur 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 will be one of the outreach partners who will host activities that engage these youth to connect with their local waterways.  Thank you to the Toledo Community Foundation for supporting our engagement! There will be three days of water quality education with community partners from Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful, Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District, The Mannik & Smith Group, Metroparks Toledo, National Museum of the Great Lakes, ODNR Scenic Rivers program, The Olander Park System, and the City of Toledo.  On Saturday, June 29th, Canoemobile will wrap up with a Watershed Festival from 11am – 3pm at Broadway Street Boat Launch.  The Watershed Festival is open to all public and will include food trucks, fun, and family-friendly activities!

]]> https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/2019/05/14/canoemobile/feed/ 0 Support Your Streams through Sponsorship https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/2019/05/14/support-your-streams-through-sponsorship/ https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/2019/05/14/support-your-streams-through-sponsorship/#respond Tue, 14 May 2019 16:41:35 +0000 https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/support-your-streams-through-sponsorship/ sponsorcys23We 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 receive advertising and promotion on our flyers, website, posters, and more. Depending on the level of donation, your logo will be placed on over 700 volunteer t-shirts.  Sponsorships allow this program to continue to grow year after year and attract a diverse array of our community to join in the efforts to Clean Our Streams.  Show Northwest Ohio you care about your waterways and support clean, clear, and safe streams.  Visit our CYS webpage to learn more about sponsorship and how you can contribute to this program!

]]> https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/2019/05/14/support-your-streams-through-sponsorship/feed/ 0 CYS 23 Save the Date! https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/2019/05/14/cys-23-save-the-date/ https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/2019/05/14/cys-23-save-the-date/#respond Tue, 14 May 2019 16:39:12 +0000 https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/cys-23-save-the-date/ cys23stdFamilies, 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 Municipal Building.  All volunteers will be invited to celebrate this community-wide cleanup at an Appreciation Picnic starting at noon with entertainment, a free lunch, t-shirt, and prizes.  Last year, we had the second highest amount of volunteers ever (1,109) and the highest amount of marine debris was removed (35,568 pounds) through everyone’s efforts on this day!  Let’s see if we can do even more for our waterways in 2019!  Registration for Clean Your Streams 23 is required and will be active in August.  Check out our website for pictures from last year and to learn more about why this program is so important in our community. Start forming your corporate, youth, collegiate, or organization teams today!

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