Annual Report

    2020 was one for the books. As everything changed around us, we found that our mission and volunteers are stronger than we could have ever imagined. Not only did we have comparable numbers to previous years, but everyone masked up and stayed safe while volunteering. We knew our volunteers and donors care deeply about our […]

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    Green Team for the Win!

    Thank you to all of our volunteers, University of Toledo’s Rocket Recycling team, Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful, Toledo Roadrunners Club, and runners who supported our sustainability mission at the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon!  For the sixth year, PCS has led the “Green Team” to reduce packaging waste, prevent potential marine debris into the Ottawa River, […]

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    Oak Openings Blue Week

    Participate in educational programs for adults and kids, with regional experts, and DIY adventures and contests, that 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. We all need healthy habitats and soil for healthy water, especially […]

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    Making a Splash this Summer

    Summer will be here before we know it! Long evening hours, warm weather, and sunsets on the river are the perfect combination for helping your community and our river. We have two great ways that you can get involved with PCS this summer through our annual programs, Get the Lead Out! and Clean Your Streams […]

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    Meet Olivia, Our New Program Coordinator!

    Liv (they/them) grew up exploring Oak Openings sand dunes and getting muddy in the Maumee River. Liv earned a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Geography and East Asian Studies from Ohio University in 2015. Liv took two opportunities to live in China, first for a summer study abroad program at Beijing University, and two years later, […]

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