We are currently looking for a driven, motivated individual to lead our Development Advisory Committee (DAC). The DAC is responsible for the development and implementation of our membership and donor programs, oversight of outreach and recruiting programs and more. The Chair of the DAC has an appointed seat on the Partners for Clean Streams Board, […]
Thanks to a grant from Toledo Community Foundation, Toledo Botanical Garden (TBG) Education Department has been able to reach out to fourth grade teachers from 14 nearby elementary schools in a project entitled “Ottawa River Watershed Neighbors.” This learning outreach program will leverage Toledo Botanical Garden’s Lake and Hill Ditch Stream Restoration Project to provide […]
Time is running out and spots are filling up fast. The 12th Annual Youth Patch Day Workshop is the perfect opportunity to expand your children’s knowledge about water resources. Patch Day is being held on March 2 from 1-4:30pm with check in at 12:30pm at the University of Toledo Student Union, Ingman Room 2520. The workshop allows […]
Exercise more. Clean more. Eat less junk food. Or you could take shorter showers, buy local food, use less fertilizer, carpool more and recycle more. While you are on the path of doing good for the world, why not take care of your drinking water, your recreational source and your playground for your kids? Join […]
The Northwest Ohio Community Shares raises its glass with you at the Share-a-Glass on January 25th at 7:00pm. This fun beer, wine and hors d’oeuvers event showcases over 27 members of Northwest Ohio Community Shares. Raffles will be held throughout the evening. Share-a-Glass will be held at UAW Local 14 at 5411 Jackman Road, Toledo […]
It is cold outside. More than ever, your water needs protecting! Water can get polluted easily in the winter months especially from using snow and ice removal products incorrectly. Snow and ice melting products, known as de-icers, can have negative environmental impacts when melted snow and ice carry the harsh chemicals to our ditches, streams […]
Do you know a child who is interested in streams and rivers who wants to strengthen their connection to our local waterways? The 12th Annual Youth Patch Day Workshop is the perfect opportunity to expand their knowledge about water resources in a hands-on way. The workshop is being held on March 2nd from 1-4:30pm, with […]
The 2013 Maumee AOC Fall/Winter Summit will be held on December 5th from 9:30-12:30 at the Buehner Center at Oak Openings Preserve. The focus of the Summit is on the restoration projects in the western Lucas County within the Maumee Area of Concern. There will be reports from Ohio EPA, TMACOG, and other groups actively […]
This year’s winner of the Clean Streams Partner Award was announced at the Annual General Meeting on November 19th. Every year, it is given to someone who has shown extraordinary dedication and leadership in improving the area’s waterways. The 2013 Clean Streams Partner award goes to Cherie Blair. Cherie has been the Maumee Remedial Action […]
-By Kris Patterson We have great news! We’ve been awarded a $17,000 grant from the Stranahan Supporting Organization of the Toledo Community Foundation to support our stream cleanup programs next year. But we need your help. Our request for this grant was $25,000 – leaving us with a gap of $8,000. Will you help us […]