Currents | February 2016

Did you know that the Great Lakes are the biggest freshwater source in the world? Lake Erie is the most productive for fishing of all the Great Lakes. Your support helps make our streams clean, clear and healthy so they can support this complex ecosystem. By donating to PCS, you help us reach our goals of restoring rivers that lead to Lake Erie beaches that promote fishable and swimmable conditions for generations.

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The 14th Annual Patch Day Workshop is only one month away – register by February 24th to reserve your spot! The Workshop will be held on Sunday, March 6th, 2016 from 1:00-4:30pm (with check in at 12:30pm) for children Kindergarten through 5th grade.  The cost is $5.00.  It will be held at the University of Toledo Student Union in the Ingman Room (#2520) with free parking.  The Workshop is perfect for children who love rivers and nature and want to learn more about their waterways. The Workshop allows participants to explore exciting water conservation-related activities and learn how to make a difference in protecting our streams and rivers. Participants will fulfill requirements for various environmental merit badges and patch requirements. They will also learn about the water cycle, native wildlife, waste water treatment, rain gardens, storm drains and much more. Check-in is at 12:30pm with the program starting promptly at 1:00pm. Pre-registration is required and spots fill up fast. Registration flyers are available in the Boy Scout and Girl Scout offices, by calling Partners for Clean Streams at 419-874-0727, emailing at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or online at our website.    

Currents: February 2016


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Patrick Lawrence, Ph.D.
President of Board
Associate Professor, Chair of Department of Geography
University of Toledo

Andrew Curran
Vice President
Assistant Scout Executive, Boy Scouts of America

Colleen Dooley
Treasurer
Attorney, Private Practice

Philip Blosser
Secretary
Market Development Manager
Perstorp Polyols

Denise Fonner
Board Member
Private Citizen

Shawn Reinhart
Board Member
Environmental Manager, Johns Manville

Terry Shankland
Board Member
CEO, Shankland's Catering

Chris Smalley
Board Member
Park Services Supervisor
Metroparks of the Toledo Area

Kyle Spicer
Board Member
Private Citizen

Partners for Clean Streams Inc. is striving for abundant open space and a high quality natural environment; adequate floodwater storage capacities and flourishing wildlife; stakeholders who take local ownership in their resources; and rivers, streams and lakes that are clean, clear and safe