The City of Defiance is continually working to protect our source water and promote conservation in the Maumee Watershed. This map illustrates locations for more than a dozen public projects designed...
Native Plants
Include Native Plants in Your Landscaping & Create Habitat Connectivity Pollinators and beneficial insects rely on native plants for food and shelter. Natives are also smart choices for low-maintenance landscaping. Since...
Spring Soil Testing
The Key to Smart Fertilizer Use for Homeowners With spring’s arrival and warmer weather, many homeowners are excited to get outside and work on their lawns and gardens. One important but...
Seasonal Storm Drain Tips
Homeowners’ Guide to Storm Drains Storm drains remove excess water from homes and businesses, connecting our neighborhoods to local rivers. Regular maintenance helps keep them working optimally and prevents trash and...
Benefits of Composting
Composting is a simple way to reduce waste, enrich soil, and protect the environment. By composting food scraps and yard waste, you divert organic material from landfills, reducing methane emissions and...
Outdoor Recreation Links
Enjoy Ohio Outdoors:Ohio ParksODNR Boating & PaddlingBuckeye TrailReservoir Nature TrailDefiance Maps & TrailsMaumee River Water Trail...
Maumee Watershed Groups
Working To Protect Water Quality Maumee Watershed AllianceSave MaumeeSt. Joseph River Watershed InitiativeWestern Lake Erie Basin PartnershipUpper Maumee Watershed Partnership...
Great Lakes Links & Resources
Alliance for the Great LakesCouncil of the Great Lakes RegionGreat Lakes CommissionGreat Lakes Observing SystemOhio Lake Erie CommissionLake Erie Waterkeeper...
Conservation Links
US EPA Clean Water ActOhio Environmental Council4R Nutrient StewardshipThe Nature Conservancy...
Local Government Links
City of Defiance MS4 ProgramOhio Dept of Natural ResourcesMaumee River Basin Partnership of Local Governments (MRBPLG)...
Residential Project Guides
We’ve assembled this collection of guides and fact sheets to help home owners looking for information and inspiration in creating more Eco-friendly spaces that help improve our water quality....
8 Ways To Help From Home
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...