2026 Speaker Series
These events highlight current research and allow attendees to learn more about the work and conservation efforts around the watershed.
Speaker presentations are available upon request.
Please contact jenglish@cityofdefiance.gov for more information.
October 21, 2026
Advancing Water Quality in the Maumee Watershed
Guest Speaker: Jay Martin, Distinguished Professor of
Ecological Engineering in the Department of
Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering
at Ohio State University and Senior Engineer
and Co-owner of Flint Run Engineering.
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About the UMWP
The Upper Maumee Watershed Partnership is a locally-led group of concerned citizens and organizations whose primary goal is the improvement of water quality throughout the Upper Maumee River Watershed and ultimately throughout the Western Lake Erie Basin.
As we continue to expand our membership and activities, our focus is the implementation of a watershed management plan and best management practices. Additionally, events and other public outreach programs are held to further communities’ awareness of water quality.
Our Mission
To protect and restore the Upper Maumee River Watershed through public education and participation via planning and implementation of best management practices with the goal of improving local and regional water quality, increasing habitat quality, promoting sustainable land use practices and providing recreational opportunities that improve the ecological health of the region.
The Upper Maumee
Sub-Watersheds
The Upper Maumee Watershed consists of 14 sub-watersheds over 4 counties in Indiana and Ohio. The Maumee River originates in Fort Wayne and flows northeasterly through the City of Defiance, onto Toledo, and eventually into Lake Erie.
