In the Great Lakes, we have access to one of the greatest freshwater resources in the world. With this freshwater resource comes an abundance of life, especially in and around the Maumee River. In early spring, the walleye run signals the first signs of life returning to the Maumee after a cold winter. As thousands […]
On February 2nd we celebrate wetlands and their enormous benefits to our water quality. They harbor rich biodiversity, help with floodwater storage, and help provide nutrient filtration for our rivers. In Northwest Ohio, we have an extra reason to celebrate because we live in the Great Black Swamp. Pre-drainage, this extensive nearly one-million-acre glacial-fed wetland, […]
For the sixth year running, Partners for Clean Streams (PCS) will support the “Green Team” at the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon in April. In 2019, the Green Team recycled almost 3,000 pounds of cardboard, glass, aluminum, plastic, heat sheets, Gu packs, and more! Most of our work will be “behind-the-scenes” leading up to the […]
Less than 5mm in diameter plastic pieces flow effortlessly throughout our waterways; microplastics are known as a danger to marine life and hinder our water quality. Studies throughout the years have found that there are as many if not more microplastics in freshwater rivers and lakes than in the ocean. The Great Lakes are the […]
Watch the amazing efforts of restoring the Maumee Area of Concern (AOC) in the warm convenience of your home this winter. This video was released last October to highlight the progress in the Maumee AOC. Area of Concerns (AOC) is considered environmentally degraded areas in need of remediation. The Maumee Area of Concern was designated […]
As the winter months roll on and we hunker down inside binging our favorite series on Netflix or Hulu, sometimes these nights all seem to roll together to pass the time. While watching the Queen’s Gambit in a couple of nights was riveting, we are now left looking for the next intriguing thing to watch. […]
Thank you to all the generous donors that gave on Giving Tuesday. Together you help raise $1,155 for Giving Tuesday. We had a lovely response on Giving Tuesday but fell a little short of our fundraising goal for the day, but we did have an anonymous donor who matched $500 dollars of donations! Though we […]
De-icers are great for keeping us safe when we drive or go for walks in the wintertime. But too many de-icers in our waterways can cause permeant damage. Municipalities and homeowners often employ the use of salt to de-ice roads and sidewalks. While this makes it safer to drive or walk, it often creates a […]
Though the months, weeks, and days all seemed to blur together, one thing we can tell you with clarity is it is finally 2021. 2020 brought change to our programming so we adjusted to make them as safe as possible so we could continue our mission for clean, clear, and safe waterways. At the start […]