Make a positive impact on the Ottawa River! Green Team volunteers will set up recycling and waste stations, guided by Green Team coordinators. There are available spots to sign up Friday – Sunday, check them out here! Since 2020, KTLCB has co-coordinated the “Green Team” at the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, bringing supplies as […]
Although every day is Earth Day to us, this April is packed full of volunteer opportunities. We’ve got the run-down of all the ways you can connect with us and give back to your local waterways this month. All of our volunteer opportunities and to sign up can be found here! You can always check […]
We’ve got some exciting events we will be attending throughout April to raise environmental awareness and continue our mission of clean, clear, and safe water. They are also listed on our calendar, and we hope to see you there! There are 3 great events that we are looking forward to being at to celebrate Earth […]
Happy Earth Month! We invite you to take on a 30-Day challenge to make sustainable changes that positively impact our planet. Make sure to follow our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter where we’ll be posting our 30 Ways in 30 Days. Who doesn’t love a little challenge? Whether you are up for a challenge on your […]
Need to add to your spring and summer wardrobe? Love water? We’re partnering with Jūpmode to bring you the perfect t-shirt to add to your collection! Pre-order your shirts here now! We are honored to be in the spotlight for Jūpmode’s Community Shirt this month. Every other month, they pick a different charity or non-profit […]
Want to become a scientist this summer? With our NEW program partnership with Community Water Action Toledo (CWAT) you can! Starting in April, we need your help with the data collection of water quality parameters of 24 sites across four Northwest Ohio waterways. Sign up now!! The sampling season runs from April 2024 – October […]
After getting a glimpse of some warmer weather, we can’t wait for spring to get here! With those warmer months coming up, it’s time to start thinking about lawn care. • Here are some tips and best practices to follow to ensure a healthy and beautiful landscape while also protecting our waterways: • Mow high […]
Time flies, doesn’t it? Back in 2007, a brand new watershed organization was ready for staff and I was looking for part-time work. It was a great fit and as my kids grew so did the organization. Before I knew it, we were securing really big grants and I needed help so we hired more […]
For 11 years, Partners for Clean Streams has been a member organization with Northwest Ohio Community Shares, a workplace giving federation that connects employees to local nonprofits. You can encourage your workplace to join and support the local community. Founded in 1997, Northwest Ohio Community Shares (NOCS) is our region’s only workplace giving federation with […]
It’s no secret that the Northwest Ohio region is relatively flat. But, did you know that this same land was once covered by a vast swamp? Spanning about 100 miles across and 25 miles wide, most of our area used to exist as a network of marshes, forests and wetlands. Across Ohio, approximately 10% of […]