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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    Happy Earth Month!

     The Earth is full of amazing wonders. None more wonderful than the freshwater that sustains life, like us! Our freshwater is, particularly, unique to our planet, and a resource that is worth protecting – and needs protecting. Unfortunately, due to climate change and pollution, clean freshwater is becoming scarcer and scarcer. We are located next […]

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    Run for the Blue (Gold) Metal!

    It is no secret that the freshwater in our region is worth its weight in gold. We are responsible for helping make the marathon as sustainable as possible through reducing supply waste and diverting thousands of pounds of recyclable materials from a lifetime in a landfill.  We have three shifts to fill:   Saturday, April 24: 8 […]

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    Happy Native Plant Month!

    Two years ago, Governor DeWine signed a bill into law that designates April as Ohio Native Plant Month. This honor is based on the many benefits that native plants bring to all facets of our environment, including our waterways! Plants native to our region typically have deeper root systems that help stabilize our soils (less […]

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    Give Green

    If you cannot come out to any of our volunteer opportunities this month, consider making an impact in a different way.  You can feel good about going green by giving green.  We rely on donations and sponsorships to continue to make an impact on our streams, rivers, and Lake Erie.  Your support allows us to purchase cleanup supplies, grow our programs, and […]

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    A Pledge for Better Waterways

    We are all familiar with pledges, like the Pledge of Allegiance, often recited when we were kids in elementary school. A pledge is a significant promise to upkeep. But what is the significance of a pledge for better waterways? Pledging to protect our waterways can be actionable and a measurable way to ensure our waterways […]

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    Presenting: Partners for Clean Streams

    Earth day is right around the corner, meaning there is no better time to reflect on our impacts on our environment. If you are looking for a way to engage your organization or club into being environmentally conscious during this time, look no further than Partners for Clean Streams Presentation! Our program will provide information […]

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    Join the Team!

    We are looking for a dynamic leader with excellent organizational skills to join us part-time as a Program Coordinator! Some of the responsibilities include volunteer management, leading programming (like our stream cleanups), and educational outreach. The application period has been extended through March 7th at midnight. Find the full job description and how to apply […]

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