PCS is co-hosting three paddling events this month where you can get out on the water and help us get stuff out of the water. For all events, canoes will be provided as well as supplies for the cleanup paddles. Canoe with Clean Streams through Wood County Parks On Friday, August 10th from 6:30-8:30, we will be […]
We have had a fantastic summer Get the Lead Out series. Thanks to help from local scouts, Metroparks volunteers, Cornerstone church, Trout Unlimited, Toledo ZooTeens, and dedicated individuals, we have removed and recycled almost 8 pounds of lead and line from the Maumee River. Join us for our 5th GLO on Wednesday, August 8th from 6-8pm. With the water […]
The 22nd Annual Clean Your Streams Day is next month – Saturday, September 22nd! The planning team is busy preparing for our big event and we need your help! We are looking for individuals, organizations, groups, and businesses interested in sponsoring this community event. Sponsors enable us to ensure that we can have a successful cleanup and galvanize as many […]
Come cruise with us on the Maumee River! Partners for Clean Streams, the Maumee Area of Concern Advisory Committee (MAAC), and Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District, supported by a grant from Ohio EPA & US EPA GLRI, will be hosting an educational water quality boat cruise aboard the Sandpiper on Sunday, August 5th from 2-4pm. We […]
As consumers who care about the environment, PCS wants to emphasize the three R’s: reduce, reuse, and recycle. The universal symbol for recycling has three green arrows that represent this message. The first arrow reminds us to reduce our consumption. Less really is more and we often purchase unnecessary things that quickly become waste. The second arrow encourages us […]
There are plenty of opportunities for paddling the Maumee River this summer! Our partners at Toledo Metroparks and Wood County Parks are hosting events where you can explore all that the Mighty Maumee has to offer: Toledo Metroparks Trail Challenge – Trail & Paddle program. This challenge will run until June 19th of 2019, so there is plenty […]
Don’t miss two of our most popular annual programs this summer! Water Quality Boat Cruise: The Fourth Annual Water Quality Boat Cruise on the Sandpiper will commence on Sunday, August 5th from 2-4pm. We are looking forward to cruising the Maumee River and seeing the sights of downtown Toledo from the water. This unique tour will have several […]
Our Clean Your Streams 365 program is heating up this summer! PCS has facilitated six cleanups so far and are looking for more volunteers who want to make an impact on our waterways! Our groups have had some very impressive trash totals – UT Ultimate Frisbee Club with 175 pounds, Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School with 550 […]
Last month, the Maumee River Water Trail was officially dedicated by the Toledo Metroparks. This 107-mile trail stretches from the mouth of Lake Erie to the Indiana-Ohio border with 39 different access points. Paddlers in Northwest Ohio now have the opportunity to explore several state parks, local parks, Metroparks, and wildlife areas within one connected […]
Paddle with PCS and Wood County Parks in Perrysburg! We will be co-hosting a public paddle on Friday, June 15th from 6:30-8:30 at Orleans Park. Explore Audobon Island and learn about local wildlife and the Scenic Maumee River. Registration is required to participate in this paddle and can be done online. The registration fee is […]