June River Cleanup Float
Looking Glass Riverfront Park 3912 W Herbison Rd, DeWitt, MI, United StatesOur second cleanup for the Looking Glass River will be on June 14th, 2025! The location for the clean up is Looking Glass Riverfront Park (Herbison and Airport) to Lowell Rd. If you've never joined us for a clean-up, it's a great way to explore new parts of the river while keeping it clean! Be […]
Michigan’s Unconventional Response to Hydrilla
Online WebinarMichigan’s Unconventional Response to Hydrilla Hydrilla is known as one of the most difficult aquatic invasive plants to control. When it was found for the first time in Michigan in September 2023, the Michigan Invasive Species Program chose to take decisive action to eradicate it. Project lead Billy Keiper of EGLE’s Water Resources Division will […]
Biology and Management of Starry Stonewort
Online WebinarJoin Itasca Waters and Minnesota Sea Grant in learning about starry stonewort, an aquatic invasive species, as part of the Itasca Water Wisdom online webinar series, co-sponsored by MNSG. Daniel Larkin, Ph.D, will talk about the history of starry stonewort in North America and Minnesota, what is known about factors that influence its spread, its impacts to native […]
2025 Macatawa Water Festival
Kollen Park 240 Kollen Park Dr, Holland, MI, United StatesThe Macatawa Water Festival will be held in Holland’s Kollen Park. This community event is designed to help people of all ages learn about our most precious natural resource, Lake Macatawa and its Watershed. The festival is a benefit for Project Clarity and the Macatawa Watershed Project. Over 20 community partners and sponsors will come […]
Friends of the Shiawassee River Annual River Cleanup
Friends of the Shiawassee River 538 N Shiawassee St, Corunna, MI, United StatesThis week long volunteer event spans more than 60 miles of the Shiawassee River. Coordinating with public and private partners, the Friends of the Shiawassee River brings volunteers from across the watershed together with one purpose, to clean up the Shiawassee River. Historically items such as tires, refuse, metal , and more are removed and […]
Summer River Clean Up Float – July 2025
Gloria Miller Looking Glass Valley Park 13440 Wacousta Rd, Grand Ledge, MI, United StatesThis event is more than a clean up. This event is to celebrate the amazing Gloria Miller who turns 100! It goes with out saying, she is the reason the Looking Glass is as beautiful and clean as it is. We will float from Forrest Hill Rd to Gloria Miller Looking Glass Valley Park. We […]
Great Lakes Watershed Field Course
Capt. Thomas M. Kelly Biological Station and Campus 100 Dame St, Suttons Bay, MI, United StatesLearn how to engage students in local environmental issues, investigate solutions, devise a plan, and take action. The Great Lakes Watershed Field Course (GLWFC) is a 4-day professional development experience for teachers throughout the Great Lakes region. The 2025 course will take place from August 5th to 8th. Training in the course includes watershed and environmental concepts, place-based education and […]
Harmful Algae Blooms and Climate Change
Online WebinarJoin Itasca Waters and Minnesota Sea Grant in learning about how climate change plays a role in harmful algae blooms (HABs) as part of the Itasca Water Wisdom online webinar series, co-sponsored by MNSG. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, present a complex management challenge in lakes because they can rapidly form dense surface scums, or blooms, that […]
12th Annual Cedar River Cleanup
Gladwin City Park 240 City Park St, Gladwin, MI, United StatesHelp us keep our waterways clean by removing trash and other debris from the Cedar River in Gladwin! We will paddle about 4.5 miles of river, totaling about 3 hours on the water. Kayaks will be provided for those that need them, but participants are free to bring their own kayaks or canoes as well. […]
Looking Glass River – Fall River Clean Up Float
Our fall clean up will be on August 24th, 2025! This clean up will be tackling the Lowell Rd to Forest Hill Rd section of the Looking Glass River. We know of a couple blockages and downed trees we need to take care of. We will hit the river at 1 pm. If you've never […]