Macroinvertebrates may be small and just large enough to see with the naked eye, but they can tell us a lot about the health of our streams! These aquatic insects and animals without backbones, live among rocks, leaves, and sediment on the bottom of our waterways. Macroinvertebrates are extremely important to our watersheds. Not only […]
Partners for Clean Streams is excited to celebrate a major milestone with the 30th Annual Clean Your Streams Day on September 26! For three decades, this special event has brought people together to care for the waterways that connect our communities. This year’s celebration is about more than picking up litter—it’s about recognizing the people, […]
Partners for Clean Streams recently teamed up with the Lucas County Engineer’s Office and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) for a storm drain marking project, bringing local Scout volunteers together to help protect our local waterways. Storm drains provide an important pathway for rainwater to enter local streams, rivers, and even our lakes. […]
Partners for Clean Streams recently partnered with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) for a hands-on cleanup along the Maumee River. Three PCS members and two ODNR employees teamed up for a morning of kayaking, exploring, and giving back to one of our local waterways. The group paddled by kayak to Girty’s Island, enjoying […]