We are currently living in an era of mass consumerism and single-use items but it doesn’t have to stay that way! According to the EPA in 2013, Americans, on average, produced roughly five pounds of trash per day. That is nearly a ton of trash per year per person, and that number is growing. The […]
The Green Ribbon Initiative’s (GRI) Blue Week is going virtual this year! Participate in virtual educational programs for adults and kids, regional experts, and DIY adventures and contests, give you an opportunity to learn about the unique natural features of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan! Blue Week highlights the connection between land, water, and wildlife. […]
Don’t want your kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews missing out on a good Great Lakes education during this time of social distancing? We’ve got you covered! We have collected and will continue to collect fun activities that you can do solo or with your family that are Great Lakes and Northwest Ohio centered. Read on […]
Daniel LaCerva recently received his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in History from the University of Toledo. Previously, he was the Outreach Coordinator at Humane Ohio and currently serves as the Associate Director at Toledo Bikes, a non-profit dedicated to bicycle recovery and education. He grew up in Lakewood, Ohio, but is proud to call […]
Cassondra Prchlik is a Northwest Ohio native who is very excited to be back in the area communicating the importance of water quality of the Lake Erie Watershed. Filled with a love for adventure and the outdoors, she went to Northern Michigan University studying Environmental Studies and Anthropology, focusing on how we communicate sustainability and […]