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,...
News & Events
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:...
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...
Issue 10 | Spring 2019
Land to Lake Magazine Issue 10...
Source Water Protection
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...
RiverFest 2019
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...
Install A Rain Barrel | Redirect Your Downspouts
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...
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...
Riverbank Stabilization & Restoration
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...
Save Maumee
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...
38 Species of Invasive Plants Now Illegal To Sell in Ohio
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...
RiverFest 18
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...
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...
Riverfront Gathering 2017
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....
Diehl Park Bioretention
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...
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...
Conference Update
The 2017 Land to Lake Conference was held September 28, 2017. The full day event, focused on Impact Through Knowledge, was well attended. About 75 people came together on September 28,...
Why we all should care about POLLINATORS
an interview with Jamie Walters Jamie, pollinators seem to be a hot topic these days, can you explain your interest in promoting them? Since taking the Pollinator Specialists class with Denise...
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...
Penney Nature Center
Work has been completed and continues at the Penney Nature Center to develop a 20-acre, forested wetland complex. To this end, many thousands of trees have been planted over the course...
Around Defiance County
Our region is not the only place undergoing a paradigm shift to create healthy living opportunities for the community. Developing pedestrian transportation resources, promoting our most obvious natural resources as assets...
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...
Backyard Beauty & Biodiversity
Include Native Plants in Your Landscaping & Create Habitat Connectivity With Martha Ferguson of Riverview Native Plant Nursery Lunch & Learn Wednesday, April 5th, 11:30 am To be held @ Kissner’s...
Identify Our Cover Tree Contest
Congratulations! Mary Martin of Defiance Her name was drawn from those who correctly identified the Sycamore Tree on our Spring 2016 magazine cover. ...