April is often known for its rain, spring like weather, and Earth Day. While we cannot promise the rain or weather, we can get excited about our Earth. And at PCS, we are excited about Earth’s fresh water. Over three-fourths of our Earth is covered in water but less than three percent is fresh water, […]
Bass Pro Shops and Partners for Clean Streams are holding our 2nd Annual Walleye Run River Clean Up! Join us Saturday and Sunday April 5 and 6 at Side Cut Metropark from 7am-4:30pm. After searching and finding trash, bring us your collected “river junk” to the Rotary Pavilion and watch the collected pile of trash […]
As the warmer months finally arrive, the excitement grows for fishing along the Maumee River, boating in Lake Erie, exploring lush forests, and enjoying wildlife in parks. We look forward to outings with our families and making memories to last a lifetime. One thing that ties these joys together is a clean and healthy river, […]
When the news broke that the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) was to be funded at $300 million in the next federal budget, the environmental community couldn’t have been happier, especially those of us working in and around the Great Lakes. Great Lakes Echo compiled coastline comparison charts last year, and the resulting information was […]
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 […]