Small actions can have a big impact, so we’ve put together a list of simple ways you can help sustain our natural surroundings and improve local water quality. Here are 8 things you can do from home: Rain barrels are an effective way to reduce stormwater runoff...
Organizations Working To Improve Water Quality: T he Maumee Watershed Alliance (MWA) {formerly Tri-State Watershed Alliance} works as a regional leader in establishing collaborative, working partnerships to protect and improve the quality of water and health of the watersheds throughout our geographic scope. By promoting dialogue among...
The City of Defiance and the Council of the Great Lakes Region have teamed together to form the Great Lakes Smart, Sustainable Cities Regional Cluster using innovation and shared resources to provide digital solutions for improving water quality. A series of demonstration projects to achieve nutrient reduction...
While the City of Defiance has worked for many years, at great expense, to separate and replace sewer lines, there are still several combined sewers throughout our community. Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) occur when heavy rains overload the system and storm water—combined with waste water—is discharged directly...
…for a stronger, healthier, more vibrant community. Trails Provide Essential Infrastructure Multi-use trails are an important aspect of a community’s quality of life, providing many benefits, including: Connectivity—Trails provide easy access to nature and the outdoors. They are safe, convenient, enjoyable places where residents can walk, bike,...
Organizations Working To Improve Water Quality: The St. Joseph River Watershed Initiative, a non-profit partnership, exists to protect, restore and enjoy the St. Joseph River and its watershed. Since its inception in 1996, the Initiative has met its goals and is emulated by other watershed projects throughout...
Update Spring 2020: Please Stay Tuned… We’re working on revised plans. Updates, when available, will be posted here! The Maumee River Watershed is the largest in the Great Lakes Region. The communities here have the ability make a significant impact on the quality of the water in...
Issue 11 features local community connections as well as important information on regional sustainability: Winter events and group hikes Regional sustainability: Defiance taking an active role Local community connections: trails, rivers, parks, trees Residential stormwater management: East High street project Watershed groups: St. Joseph River Watershed Initiative...
The City of Defiance hosted a Smart Water Workshop at the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center in Archbold, Ohio on November 6, 2019. Workshop material, including presentations and handouts: Workshop Agenda: Mike McCann, Mayor, City of Defiance: Welcome & Introductions Mark Fisher, CEO, Council of Great Lakes...
The City of Defiance and the Council of the Great Lakes Region have teamed together to form the “Great Lakes Smart and Sustainable Cities Cluster” using innovation and shared resources to provide digital solutions for improving water quality. A series of demonstration projects to achieve nutrient reduction...
Land to Lake Magazine Issue 10...
Source Water Protection is: Mapping sources of drinking water Protecting healthy watersheds Critical to land use planning Protecting sources of drinking water Keeping your farm healthy Happening near you Read about what the City of Defiance is doing to improve the quality of our drinking water: Land...
Fertilize With Care Over-application of nutrients not only may impair plant growth, it can also contaminate groundwater by leaching through the soil and pollute waterways through run-off. A soil test kit, available at most hardware stores, will identify what nutrients you may need to help your lawn...
Join us in celebrating our rivers. Saturday July 20, 2019 from Noon to 8:00 pm @ Kingsbury Park. View/download RiverFest ’19 Flyer What a great way to cool off on a HOT day!...
Every downspout on your home can deliver up to 12 gallons of rainwater per minute during a heavy storm. In the combined sewer area, many downspouts are connected directly to the sewer, potentially pumping millions of gallons of water into the sanitary sewers when it rains. To...
Community, Government, and Watershed Management Groups are invited to participate in The Maumee River Basin Partnership of Local Governments (MRBPLG). This Partnership stretches across three state boundaries and focuses on a watershed-based approach to water quality management in the Maumee River Basin. Meeting dates and other information...
Project Update October 2018 – Riparian Buffers and Biodiversity at Pontiac Park: Our Autumn 2018 issue of Land to Lake magazine highlights some of the work completed along the riverfront near the confluence. Riverfront Restoration Factsheet Project Update May 2018 – Pontiac Park Streambank Stabilization...
Organizations Working To Improve Water Quality Save Maumee Grassroots Organization has been implementing restoration projects since 2005 as a 100% volunteer organi-zation. Save Maumee’s purpose is to preserve, protect and improve the ecosystems of the Upper Maumee River and Watershed by increasing public awareness through advocacy,...
By Marion Renault The Columbus Dispatch Ohio is taking a swing at nature’s bullies. Under new rules that went into effect Sunday, the sale and distribution of 38 destructive, invasive plant species will become illegal. In its list, the state agriculture department included various types of honeysuckles,...
Composting is a good way to keep nutrients out of our waterways and help improve water quality! Did you know that one teaspoon of compost enriched soil contains one billion bacteria and several yards of fungal filaments? For those of you wondering if this is a good...
Following the success of 2017’s River Gathering, this free community event was expanded as RiverFest ’18. Live music, food vendors, kayaking, pontoon rides, and kids activities were offered at three parks on the confluence to Celebrate Our Water Resources....
The City of Defiance recently prepared a plan* for the Preston Run watershed. This plan was created to complement the array of water quality management activities being conducted in the Defiance area and is intended to support community efforts to manage limited resources while maximizing environmental benefits....
This event took place this August on the banks of the Maumee River in Defiance. The evening was a time to stop and reflect on our local historic and natural resources. The goal was to connect people to the river and we achieved this by taking about...
It is normal for major construction to spark curiosity! The endeavor at Diehl Park has been no different – and for good reasons, this type of work has not been done anywhere locally at this scale. While the City does have some rain gardens, this is a...
