Partners for Clean Streams was founded in 2007. But last year was the 25th anniversary of Clean Your Streams Day. How does that math work out? The answer lies in the origin story for PCS, with the group now called the Maumee Area of Concern Advisory Committee (MAAC). Now’s your chance to go behind-the-scenes and […]
Too cold to venture outside, but want to keep connected to your rivers and lakes? We’ve prepared some recommendations for books, documentary films, and activities for kids to keep your passion for our waterways warm this winter! Even in our off-hours, PCS staff members Kris and Liv love learning about our waterways. Below are some […]
The Walleye Run will be here before you know it! PCS is seeking new and returning sponsors for fishing line recycling bins. Whether or not you’re an angler yourself, your financial support for this program will prevent marine debris from entering the Maumee River, improving our watershed for all. Early every spring, thousands of anglers […]
Why is PCS so salty about salt? Every winter, rain and snow wash road salt into our ditches, streams, and rivers, which degrades water habitats by adding excess chlorides. Too much salt can be toxic for invertebrates and fish. Experts agree that cutting down pollution at its sources will have a positive impact. This year, […]
Microplastics are plastics that are less than 5 mm in size. The full extent of their effects on the environment has yet to be studied. However, research has shown that microplastics can cause physical harm to wildlife when ingested. Microplastics can absorb other chemicals such as trace metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, pesticides, and some pathogens. […]
Microplastics are plastics that are less than 5 mm in size. The full extent of their effects on the environment has yet to be studied. However, research has shown that microplastics can cause physical harm to wildlife when ingested. Microplastics can absorb other chemicals such as trace metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, pesticides, and some pathogens. […]
PCS offers our warmest congratulations to Jamie Kochensparger, the 2021 winner of PCS’s Annual Award for Environmental Stewardship and Involvement. Jamie has worked as a Lake Erie watershed steward for more than 30 years across multiple organizations. How did Jamie go from hosting a weekly live radio show on outdoor news, to becoming the Education […]
During cold months when we host fewer watershed clean-ups, Partners for Clean Streams staff are proud to offer presentations and speaking engagements. Looking for a speaker for your club, organization, youth group, or college class? Contact admin@partnersforcleanstreams.org for more information. Topics include: PCS programs. What volunteer programs does PCS offer throughout the year? How do […]
During cold months when we host fewer watershed clean-ups, Partners for Clean Streams staff are proud to offer presentations and speaking engagements. Looking for a speaker for your club, organization, youth group, or college class? Contact admin@partnersforcleanstreams.org for more information. Topics include: PCS programs. What volunteer programs does PCS offer throughout the year? How do […]
At our Annual General Meeting on December 15, PCS members re-elected three returning Board members, as well as two new members. Thank you to Joan King, Denise Fonner, Bill Buri, and Marilyn DuFour for continuing your existing terms! Congratulations to returning Board members Bob Neubert, Andrew Curran, and Chris Smalley. We’re excited to introduce our […]