We have compiled all the data cards and tabulated exactly how much trash and debris 431 volunteers were removed from the waterways. This year, over 10 days, there were nearly 90 clean-up sites along riverbanks and one canoe crew. These volunteers worked hard to gather 339 bags of trash equaling 16,597 pounds including 116 tires! […]
You continue to astound us. The pandemic may have whittled the number of volunteers for this event but the impacts made were still enormous. So far, our Clean Swell tally shows that together we removed 1,693.06 pounds of marine debris from our waterways; but wait, there’s more! We are still processing the written data cards […]
Reflect on the successes of an unprecedented year and vote for the 2021 Board of Directors. This year, like most events, will be held virtual on Zoom from 6 pm – 8 pm on November 17th. We will have a chance to socialize (you bring your favorite beverage!) in small breakouts, recognize our Partner award […]
We are excited to showcase the Virtual Conservation Week for the Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District. There will be videos, trivia, photo contest, and more! Plus, our Executive Director, Kris, will also be making an appearance during that week to talk about water quality! Mark your calendar for October 25th-31st and follow Lucas Soil […]
Fall brings out extraordinary colors in our trees. Hues of reds, yellows, and orangey foliage grace the sky, our yards, and storm drains! Storm drains are an important part of redirecting excess water so our neighborhoods do not flood. This is why it is important that our neighbors know that leaves in storm drains impact […]
September 26th is almost here! Registration for Clean Your Streams 24 is now officially open. Register online here. It has been a crazy time getting ready for CYS 24 and your safety has been at the forefront of our minds as we went through the planning stages. That is why we decided to have a […]
August was full of small groups getting the lead out of our waterways. Our local wildlife and our communities are now safer thanks to the 15 volunteers who walked along the river to remove some of the man-made threats to wildlife: lead sinkers, fishing line, and sharp hooks. Every April we see anglers gather along […]
Plastic touches many parts of our lives. Grocery shopping, doing laundry, and our trusted personnel protective equipment. It can be hard to make changes to our daily activities – especially since plastics can be in everyday products. There are two types of impacts plastics can have on our waters. The first being a direct impact. […]
Northwest Ohio Community Shares is a Northwest Ohio’s workplace giving federation. They help raise money for nonprofit organizations that focus on animal rights, the environment, education, the arts, health, human services, social justice, and equality. We have been a member for many years (ask if your employer participates in this easy employee giving program). Throughout […]
After an assessment from our Program Coordinator and Executive Director we now have dates for Get the Lead Out! In our last Currents newsletter, we described the benefits of removing fishing line from our waterways. Since then the heat of summer hit us; the water levels are currently low enough for us to go out […]