We’re proud of how our programs benefit our region’s rivers, streams, and creeks, but which rivers, streams and creeks, exactly? Dive deeper into our water with a slept-on section of our website: About Our Waterways. Northwest Ohio is home to some of the rarest ecosystems on Earth. Thousands of years ago, glacier movements carved out our […]
You better be-leaf it! Fall leaves that wash into stormwater are a contributor to excess nutrients in our Great Lakes. Learn how changes to your yard practices can make a positive difference this autumn. How big of a deal can autumn leaves be for our waterways? After all, leaves are all-natural! At the simplest level, […]
Join Northwest Ohio’s largest watershed clean-up, now in its 27th year. Register here for one of seven kickoff locations or our clean-on-your-own Remote Kickoff week. Learn more about our updated challenge competitions, from photo challenges like “Best Before and After” and “Strangest Find,” to our challenges for youth and collegiate groups. Make a lasting impact […]
Challenges have been an exciting part of our waterway clean-up for decades. Whether you’re bringing a youth group, collegiate group, a business or nonprofit, or some friends and family we’ve got a challenge for you. When you register for Clean Your Streams, you’ll get more information, but read on for a sneak peek about our […]
With seven public kickoffs, more than fifty sites to tackle, and hundreds of volunteers to coordinate, our Clean Your Streams planning team works hard to put together an impactful program. Get to know this year’s team. Our planning team kickoff leaders: Oregon Kickoff: Andrea Beard (19th year involved with CYS) Storm water engineer with the […]
Most trash in our Great Lakes doesn’t get tossed out of a boat. Marine debris starts on land, and via wind, storm drains, and connected waterways, can travel far. Learn more about what we find on CYS Day and how it gets there. Where does marine debris start? • Litter from garbage and recycling bins […]
Thinking of using Clean Swell to record data for the CYS Remote Kickoff? This handy app got some updates in 2023, so we’ve updated our How-To Guide so you can feel confident collecting data on your own or with a group. Partners for Clean Streams is proud to share the Ocean Conservancy’s Clean Swell app. […]
Sponsoring Clean Your Streams allows local businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits to demonstrate commitment and leadership towards clean, clear, and safe water. Learn more about CYS sponsorship recognition and benefits. Sponsorship allows Partners for Clean Streams to continue our ongoing programs, as well as to prepare for growth. Sponsorship supports Clean Your Streams planning and […]
Sign up to Get the Lead Out and help make our shores safer for wildlife and more welcoming for recreation. GLO is our marine debris removal program targeting tangled line, lead sinkers, lures, and other fishing trash that could harm wildlife in the Maumee River. Weather and water-levels permitting, join us for one of these family-friendly […]
This month, we’re highlighting how marine debris travels through stormwater, creeks, and ditches, and how we can all help stem the tide. After all, since it’s a human-caused problem, that means the solutions are human-powered. Marine debris, or waterway trash, is an ongoing issue locally and around the world. One study from the University of […]