Maumee Watershed Alliance

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...

St. Joseph River Watershed Initiative

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...

River Summit III

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 | Autumn 2019

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...

Smart Water Workshop

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...

Sustainability

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...

MRBPLG

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...

Watershed Strategic Plan

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....

Silva Cells at Diehl Park

Beneath the surface of the east parking lot at Diehl Park, Silva Cells aid in stormwater management. Silva Cells Are modular plastic frames designed to support traffic loads, allowing for a suspended pavement in parking lotsand streets. Prevent soil from getting compacted around tree roots, allowing for...

Land to Lake Magazine – Archives

The most recent magazines can be accessed from the Land to Lake home page.  Older issues are available here: Premiere Issue September 2014 —As part of our continuing effort to make a difference and share conservation news, we are pleased to introduce our premier issue of Land...

Lake Erie UpDate

March 2017 Animals can be invasive too! Asian carp are an example of a nonnative species that can replace native fish populations. These carp are threatening to upset the balance of Lake Erie reducing populations of fish such as walleye. One model suggests that Asian carp could...

EPA News: Lake Erie Water Quality

February 22, 2016 Governments of Canada and the United States Announce Phosphorus Reduction Targets of 40 percent to Improve Lake Erie Water Quality and Reduce Public Health Risk New targets to reduce toxic and nuisance algae blooms affecting Lake Erie WASHINGTON.- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina...

2015 Conference Recap

The Land to Lake 2015 Conference on June 11, was an informative gathering of local leaders, community educators and concerned residents.  The speakers provided dynamic presentations covering a variety of topics to help us better understand our role in decreasing pollution to our waterways and building a...

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