The Maumee Area of Concern (AOC) covers 787 square miles in the greater Toledo area of Northwest Ohio. There’s more to the Maumee AOC than just the lower Maumee River. Six different watersheds make up the AOC, plus part of Maumee Bay. These watersheds include over 1900 miles of streams and 45 miles of Lake Erie shoreline.
The Maumee AOC Advisory Committee (MAAC) works for fishable, swimmable, and drinkable waters within the Maumee AOC through restoration projects, public education, collaboration with partners, and volunteer opportunities through its facilitating organization, Partners for Clean Streams.
The committee is made up of representatives from various organizations, citizens, businesses, and government agencies to build long-term remedies to the area’s historic habitat, sediment, and water quality issues by addressing Beneficial Use Impairments (BUIs).
What We Do
Past Events
January 23, 2024 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Groundbreaking Kickoff Celebration for Clark and Delaware/Horseshoe Islands Restoration Projects
Team members will be present at this event to have conversations about construction plans and anticipated schedule, and to discuss any questions about the project.
2024 MAAC Meetings
February 1, 2024 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Q1 Maumee AOC Advisory Committee Meeting
Virtual meeting. Details.
September 5, 2024 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Q3 Maumee AOC Advisory Committee Meeting
Virtual meeting. Details.
December 5, 2024 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Q4 Maumee AOC Advisory Committee Meeting
Virtual meeting. Details.
News
Project Feature: Stream Restoration at Lathrop Park
Posted onStarting in 2021, a stream restoration project was developed for Lathrop Park located in Berkey, Ohio. The proposed work for this project includes restoration of 0.75 acres of riparian buffer, stabilization of 600 feet of eroding streambank, creation/enhancement of 165 feet of riffle habitat, restoring a riffle-pool sequence across the site, and enhancing in-stream habitat […]
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Toledo Public Schools Students Help with Hill Ditch Restoration Project
Posted onThe Hill Ditch Restoration at Toledo Natural Science Technology Center project is nearly complete! These efforts focused on creating instream and floodplain habitat for fish and benthos by stabilizing streambanks against erosion, targeting BUI 6 and BUI 14a. This site is utilized by Toledo Public Schools and their Natural Science Technology Center (NSTC) as an […]
Read moreClark Island and Delaware/Horseshoe Islands Water Quality & Habitat Improvement Projects
Posted onThe beginning stages of construction for the Clark Island and Delaware/Horseshoe Islands restoration projects are underway! Construction of the first temporary construction causeway began on January 8, 2024. Construction groundbreaking celebration events were held on January 23 that included a media event with speakers followed by an open community reception. The community has demonstrated their […]
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