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
Events
April 22, 2025 12:00 am – 11:00 pm
Earth Day!
2025 MAAC Meetings
May 1, 2025 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Q2 Meeting
CANCELED. No meeting this quarter. A written report will be shared in lieu of a meeting.
August 14, 2025 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Q3 Meeting
Hybrid: Virtual via Teams, In-person at Ohio EPA NW District Office. More info.
December 11, 2025 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Q4 Meeting
Hybrid: Virtual via Teams, In-person at Ohio EPA NW District Office. More info.
News
A Look Back at 2024
Posted on2024 was a busy year for the Maumee AOC! We could go on and on about all the progress, completed projects, and groundbreaking that happened this year, but for now we’ll share some of the highlights.✨ MAPs and BUIs Public Involvement and Outreach
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Join the Maumee AOC Advisory Committee (MAAC)
Posted onThe Ohio EPA and Partners for Clean Streams invite passionate individuals to apply for the Maumee AOC Advisory Committee (MAAC). Find the application here. If you’re committed to enhancing our region’s ecosystem health, we encourage you to get involved. MAAC advises state and federal partners on key projects to improve the Maumee Area of Concern […]
Read moreBUI 7 Officially Removed in Maumee AOC!
Posted onThe Maumee Area of Concern and surrounding waterways are making progress towards their restoration goals thanks to recent developments. BUI 7: Restrictions on Dredging Activities has now been approved for removal from the list after acceptance from US EPA and the Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO)! This is the fourth of ten beneficial use […]
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