You’ve probably noticed by now that our programs have something in common: marine debris! The story of how trash gets into our waterways, and what we can do to prevent and remove it, might be more complex than you think. Fortunately, we’ve got resources to shed light on the problem and solutions. “Marine debris” is […]
For more than 35 years, the International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) spearheaded by Ocean Conservancy has galvanized communities worldwide to care for their waterways by removing marine debris. Clean Your Streams began as an ICC event, and Ocean Conservancy is also the force behind the TIDES marine debris database and creating the Clean Swell app. Learn […]
Clean Your Streams Challenges have been an exciting part of our waterway clean-up for decades. Whether you’re coordinating a youth group, collegiate group, a business or nonprofit, or just an individual who enjoys friendly competition, we’ve got a challenge for you. When you register for Clean Your Streams, you’ll get more information about our updated […]
Clean Your Streams Challenges have been an exciting part of our waterway clean-up for decades. Whether you’re coordinating a youth group, collegiate group, a business or nonprofit, or just an individual who enjoys friendly competition, we’ve got a challenge for you. When you register for Clean Your Streams, you’ll get more information about our updated […]
So far this year, our volunteers have removed 15+ pounds of fishing line from the Maumee River during Get the Lead Out clean-ups, plus more than 100 pounds of other marine debris. Sign up to GLO and help make our shores safer for wildlife and more welcoming for recreation. GLO is our marine debris removal […]
Volunteer science groups are critical for collecting water quality data. However, these groups often develop in response to local needs, and it can be challenging to coordinate efforts and share data across a larger region. One purpose for citizen science efforts to collaborate and share data together is to educate the public about the health […]
For the past twenty-five years, Clean Your Streams has benefited from a dedicated planning team: a partnership representing multiple organizations, businesses, and municipalities. With seven public kickoffs, more than fifty sites to tackle, and hundreds of volunteers to coordinate, the planning team works hard to put together an impactful program. Get to know our current […]
March 30, 2023 – Sentinel Tribune – Help Clean Up Perrysburg Parks April 5, 2023 – The Panther Press – Clean Your Streams: Give Back May 1, 2023 – BG Independent News – The Wood County Park District offers activities for all August 3, 2023 – 13abc News – NW Ohio’s largest waterway clean-up returns this […]
This spring, two restored habitat projects opened with ribbon cuttings: the Sandhill Crane Wetlands expansion of Kitty Todd Preserve and the Penn 7 property on the shore of the Maumee River. As facilitating organization for the Maumee Area of Concern Advisory Committee (MAAC), it’s our pleasure to introduce you to these inspiring sites and share […]