Research has shown that microplastics can cause physical harm to wildlife when ingested. Microplastics can absorb other chemicals such as trace metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, pesticides, and some pathogens. Initial research has also suggested that plastic additives can contribute to disruption in the endocrine system and possibly cancer. Currently, there are four types categorized by […]
The City of Toledo is leading a new project through U.S EPA’s Trash Free Waters program to collect potential marine trash and install trash capture devices in the water at several locations near Toledo. The City has recruited a team of community organizations, including TMACOG, University of Toledo, Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful, and us- Partners for […]
Mark your calendars for the Silver Anniversary of Clean Your Streams Day! Since 1997, the number of volunteers on Clean Your Streams Day has grown each year and the support for this event has gotten stronger and stronger. The 25th Anniversary of Clean Your Streams will be happening the week of September 18th- September 25th, […]
For 25 years generous donors, like you, have made Clean Your Streams Day possible. Every cent, every dollar, donated to Clean Your Streams Day has been put to work removing over 360,000 pounds of trash in the last 25 years. We need your help to make this year impactful. We ask that you help celebrate […]
It’s GLO time in August! Get the Lead Out registration is open. Come help remove fishing lines & lures from the Maumee River. Three dates in August are open for registration. Tuesday, August 3rd from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm Sunday, August 15th from 2:00 pm- 4:30 pm Wednesday August 25th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 […]