Managing Nutrients, Trash & Litter Makes For Cleaner Waterways Fertilize With Care Over-application of nutrients not only may impair plant growth, it can also contaminate groundwater by leaching through the soil...
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Land to Lake Magazine—Spring 2025
This issue features information about Conservation Efforts in Defiance, including: See the digital magazine and browse previous issues at Land to Lake Magazine – Land to Lake These quality print magazines...
RiverFest ’26 – Saturday, June 27, 2026
Don’t miss what we have planned for RiverFest 2026! Join our mailing list for updates! This FREE family-friendly community event offers a variety of unique educational family experiences. RiverFest is held...
DRA: 2026 Year In Review
The Defiance Research Alliance (DRA) 2025 Year-In-Review was published as an insert in the Spring 2026 issue of Land to Lake magazine. Read the review below, or view the entire magazine...
ALUS Defiance
Formed in 2024 and launched in early 2025, ALUS Defiance is a farmer-led program focused on creating and managing new natural areas and providing ecosystem services tailored to local farms. Its...
East River Drive Wetland
Turning To The Past To Restore The Future: Restoring A Forested Floodplain BRINGING BACK THE FLOODPLAINOnce part of the Great Black Swamp, the Maumee River floodplain originally contained many thriving forested...
Public Projects Map
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...
Upper Maumee Watershed Partnership
2026 Speaker Series These events highlight current research and allow attendees to learn more about the work and conservation efforts around the watershed. March 4, 2026 Defiance is Protecting Water Quality...
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....
DRA: 2024 Year In Review
The Defiance Research Alliance (DRA) 2024 Year-In-Review was published as an insert in the Spring 2025 issue of Land to Lake magazine. Read the review below, or view the entire magazine...
Conservation Ditch Project
The main objective of this ditch project at Singer Farms is to enhance water quality and create better wildlife habitat while forming a self-developing stream channel that will naturally evolve over...
It Was A Beautiful Day For RiverFest ’25!
Don’t miss what we have planned for RiverFest 2026! Join our mailing list for updates! RiverFest, a FREE family-friendly community event, was held Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Pontiac Park, Defiance....
Land to Lake Magazine—Spring 2025
This issue features information about Conservation Efforts in Defiance, as well as: See the digital magazine and browse previous issues at Land to Lake Magazine – Land to Lake These quality...
Congratulations to the “Smart21”!
The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) is a global network that highlights communities striving toward connectivity, sustainability, community engagement, innovation, and more! ICF awards 21 communities worldwide for success in these areas...