Welcome to PCS, Amanda! We’re excited to have you as our Watershed Coordinator. Amanda Kovach is an Ohio transplant who is very excited to be working with PCS in the position of Watershed Coordinator. She originally comes from Texas, where she received a Bachelor’s in biology from the University of North Texas (UNT). Her familiarity […]
Thanks to all of our volunteers, University of Toledo’s Rocket Recycling team, Glass City Marathon, Toledo RoadRunners club, and runners who supported our sustainability mission at the Glass City Marathon! For the fourth year, PCS has been the “Green Team” helping to reduce packaging waste and divert thousands of pounds of recyclable materials from a lifetime […]
Our partners at the Ohio Coastal Training Program will be hosting a workshop on Plastic Reduction Strategies for Coastal Landowners and Businesses. This free event will take place at Bay View Yacht Club in Toledo on Thursday, May 23rd from 12-4pm. Attendees will learn how they can contribute personally and professionally to Ohio’s coastal debris initiatives. There will […]
Partners for Clean Streams is teaming up with the Toledo Zoo for their “Spring into Action” program during May and June. We will be hosting a series of six stream cleanups in the greater Toledo area to target sites that have substantial marine debris litter. These events are open to the public and to families of the […]
If you can’t come out to any of our volunteer opportunities this month, consider making an impact in a different way. You can feel good about going green by giving green. We rely on donations and sponsorships to continue to make an impact on our streams, rivers, and Lake Erie. Your support allows us to purchase cleanup supplies, grow our programs, and […]
Earth Day is officially on Monday, April 22nd this year, but you can celebrate all month long! PCS is excited to be attending several outreach events this month where we can share what we do and why we do it. April is the perfect month to do something positive for the planet. There are many ways to engage […]
Our water quality programs would not be possible without the dedication of our volunteers. April 7th-13th is National Volunteer Week, when we celebrate all the volunteers who helped us improve our local environment throughout the year. Our Storm Drain Marking, CYS 365, Get the Lead Outs, Glass City Marathon Green Team, Fishing Line Recycling Bins, and of […]
Sip some suds with us to support our streams! Our friends at Earnest Brew Works are hosting a fundraiser for PCS to support our stream cleanup programs. On Tuesday, April 23rd, from 5-9pm, Earnest Brew Works will donate $1 per pint on selected beers towards PCS programs. We will be auctioning off a fun sign to the highest bidder and […]
Looking for a service project that educates your community and promotes healthy waterways? Sign up for our Storm Drain Marking program this spring or summer! Volunteers 10+ are invited to take part in this program in which storms drains are marked with the phrase “Drains are for Rain – Flows to Waterway,” and educational information is distributed to neighbors. Storm […]
Spring is just around the corner and that means it’s time for spring cleaning! PCS has partnered with our pals at the Toledo Zoo for their new “Spring into Action” program! We will be hosting a series of cleanups where ZooTeens, their family, and all other volunteers are welcome to help us remove the debris that has […]