Complete report - Partners for Clean Streams

Maumee RAP Public Service Announcements
1995
Description:
Lead Organization:
Collaborator(s):
The Maumee RAP created three public service announcements that were aired on
local television and cable stations.
Maumee RAP Committee
Dr. Lawrence Jankowski, BGSU
Community Partnership Initiative – Ottawa River Research Project
1995
Description:
Lead Organization:
State Representative John Garcia, assisted by Tony Spadafora of Community
Partnership Initiative, organized a videotaped forum on Ottawa River pollution issues
for State Representative William Schuck, Chairman of the State House Energy and
Environment Committee. Mr. Spadafora spoke with more than 80 local, state and
national environmental experts and advocates about Ottawa River pollution to develop
a plan to inform the public of pollution concerns to generate interest, concern and to
gain the attention of government leaders. Fifty community roundtable
discussions/videotape viewings were planned, though project funding was never
received.
Representative John Garcia, Community Partnership Initiative
Water Fest
September 9, 1995
Description:
The Maumee RAP sponsored a half-day event at Promenade Park in Downtown
Toledo to help raise awareness and public support. A tour, raft race, poster contest
and public displays were part of the celebration. Significant media attention was
received, including a live remote radio broadcast.
Breakfast Tour of the Maumee River on the Sandpiper Canal Boat
A one-hour cruise hosted by the Maumee RAP for its members and partners.
Certificates and plaques were distributed to volunteers and sponsors to recognize
their contributions to Maumee RAP efforts.
Lead Organization:
Maumee RAP
Clean Bay Raft Race
Nine teams participated by creating and racing a non-motorized raft and attempt to
float it across the Maumee River in downtown Toledo (approximately ¼-mile). Local
donations were received to assist with prizes for speed and creativity.
Lead Organization:
Collaborator(s):
Maumee RAP
CitiFest, US Coastguard, Ohio Lake Erie Commission’s
Coastweeks Program, Ohio DNR Division of Watercraft,
Activities and Accomplishments
in the Maumee Area of Concern
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Issue 5: Increase Public
Participation and Awareness