Seasons of Stewardship

    We work year-round to protect our waterways that feed into Lake Erie. If you’re new to what we do or want a refresher, read on for a seasonal summary of programs YOU can join! We’re also giving a virtual talk on marine debris, March 21 at 7pm. Register here. Winter: Clean Your Streams 365: These […]

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    River-Friendly Spring Lawn Care Guide

    Find out how you can save time and money while making your lawn healthier and protecting our local waterways. We’ve compiled tips from our Give Water A Hand campaign on lawn planting and fertilizing, to help you keep your yard beautiful and river-friendly. The Right Seed • Starting off with the right mix of seed […]

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    Keep the Ottawa River Running Clean

    We need your help preventing marine debris at the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon. Sign-ups are now open for April 21-23. We’re partnering with Keep Toledo-Lucas County Beautiful to coordinate the “Green Team,” where the winner is always the Ottawa River. Many Green Team volunteer slots are in the mornings; early birds, this is your […]

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    Spring into Action this Walleye Season

    The Walleye Run is coming soon! Signs of spring bring thousands of people to fish our beautiful Maumee River. Adopting a fishing line recycling bin or using one while you’re fishing plays an important part in keeping our waterways free from marine debris. Why does recycling fishing line matter? Discarded fishing line has become a […]

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