Following Earth Day, PCS was invited to present at the Way Public Library in Perrysburg about the plastic pollution problem that is affecting every waterway in our planet, from ditches to oceans. Plastic is the number one source of marine debris that we are finding during our local cleanups and that is reported internationally. Specifically, […]
Help us celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Ohio’s Scenic Rivers Program this month. PCS, in partnership with ODNR, Black Swamp Conservancy, and the 577 Foundation will be hosting a movie night at the Maumee Indoor Theatre at 7pm on May 30th. Doors open at 6pm, with informational tables from our conservation partners. We will be […]
Despite the snowy weather we had in April, spring is officially here! That means it’s time for spring cleaning and Partners for Clean Streams has several opportunities for stream cleanups this month. The water level has receded, leaving behind unsightly marine debris in our waterways. Our Clean Your Streams 365 program is the perfect way […]
For the third year, PCS served as the Green Team at the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon. We definitely did our part for the planet on Earth Day this April, by recycling thousands of pounds of cardboard, glass, aluminum, plastic, heat sheets, Gu packs and more! Through our partnership with the Toledo Roadrunners and the […]
On Sunday, March 18th, PCS hosted the 16th Annual Partnering for Clean Streams Youth Patch Day Workshop and it was a huge success! We had 51 kids who came out to the new location at the University of Toledo’s Lake Erie Center in Oregon. The warm, sunny day and panoramic view of Lake Erie enhanced […]
We are still seeking volunteers to help with our Mercy Health Glass City Marathon “Green Team”. This will be our third year partnering with the Toledo Roadrunners as we strive for a more sustainable marathon. Our role at the marathon will be diverting all the recyclable materials we can. Last year, we recycled 800 pounds […]
Along with our Stormwater Coalition partners and community agencies, we have re-launched the Toledo Lake Erie Clear Choices Clean Water campaign. Local information and community volunteer opportunities are being updated on the website. Each month, we will feature a different pledge, and highlight ways that users can support each campaign. For the month of April, […]
Partners for Clean Streams plays a vital role in addressing water quality issues through the Maumee Area of Concern Advisory Committee (MAAC). PCS is the local facilitator for the MAAC and works with organizations, private citizens, governmental agencies, and planning partners to identify and recommend key projects including education, technical support, fish and wildlife improvement […]
As the spring run for walleye fishing fast approaches, we are looking to expand our fishing line recycling bin program. This spring we will have 40 fishing line bins installed at local fishing hot-spots throughout the greater Toledo area. You can check out our map to view all the current bin locations. We hope to […]
Join us for an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner fundraiser in Point Place! On Saturday, April 14th from 5-7pm we will be meeting at the Friendship Park Community Center (2930 131st St. Toledo, OH 43611) to socialize, enjoy a dinner prepared by PCS President Terry Shankland, and learn more about the issues that are impacting Lake Erie […]