River Raisin Watershed Council Adopt-A-Stream
River Raisin Watershed Council Office 804 N Evans St, Tecumseh, MI, United StatesInterested in being a part of Adopt-a-Stream? Volunteer with us to look for and collect macroinvertebrates (aquatic bugs) on the bottoms of streams. Collection involves wading into a stream and using a special net to collect the insects. Sorters will be stationed along the bank and sift through the nets to extract the macro-invertebrates and […]
2025 Spring Stream Monitoring Identification
C.S. Mott Academic Center 320 S Main St, Olivet, MILearn what it takes to be a community scientist at this free event! You will help to identify the aquatic insects collected from Eaton County streams to calculate a water quality score. Volunteers will meet in a science classroom in the C.S. Mott Academic Center at The University of Olivet. All equipment will be provided, […]
Shiawassee River National Water Trail Cleanup
Fenton, MI Fenton, MI, United StatesShiawassee River National Water Trail Cleanup Headwaters Trails is again asking for help to open the Shiawassee River for the upcoming paddling season, from Holly to the Walnut Hills Campground in Durand, both cutting downed trees that are blocking river passage and picking up trash. The group leaders are experienced in doing cleanups that meet […]
Barry County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Barry Expo Center 1350 M-37, Hastings, MI, United StatesSemi-Annual Household Hazardous Waste, Meds, Scrap Tires, and Electronics Collection Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) are any product or material that has one or more of the following properties: toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive and should never be disposed of in a landfill or incinerator. HHW is harmful to people, animals, and the environment if not […]
2025 Cedar River Stream Sampling
Gladwin Conservation District Community Garden 145 Clendening Rd, Gladwin, MI, United StatesLittle Forks began monitoring the water quality of the Cedar River starting in 2015, and with the help of volunteers, we've captured 10 years of water quality data in the Cedar River Watershed through sampling for macroinvertebrates. With an increase in restoration projects and land protection along the watershed, we have documented positive changes in […]
Huron River Day
Gallup Park 3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesHuron River Day returns to Gallup Park in 2025 Mark your calendar for Huron River Day (HRD) on Sunday, May 18, noon-4 p.m. at Gallup Park (3000 Fuller Road). This free, family-friendly event is a celebration of the Huron River and all it has to offer — now in its 45th year, thanks to support from the […]
Stream Monitoring at Hickory Creek
Baroda Township 9091 1st St, Baroda, MI, United StatesDive into a hands-on environmental conservation experience and explore our local ecosystems up close. Whether you're a seasoned nature enthusiast or simply curious, this event offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health of our waterways. Both kids and adults are welcome to participate. REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER TODAY! Email Lisa at lisa.kuntz@macd.org. Event Highlights : […]
Onsite Septic Systems and Septic Replacement Loan Program
Online WebinarEGLE Local Leaders Webinar Series: Onsite Septic Systems and Septic Replacement Loan Program More than 1.3 million homes and businesses in Michigan depend on septic systems to treat wastewater. If not maintained, failing septic systems can contaminate groundwater and harm the environment by releasing bacteria, viruses, and household toxics to local waterways. This informative session […]
Coastal Processes and Adapting to Coastal Change on Michigan’s Great Lakes
Online WebinarMichigan is defined by its Great Lakes coast. The coastlines of the Great Lakes are a dynamic environment affected by waves, wind, ice, and water level changes. The changing shoreline is key to the health of our Great Lakes, yet they create hazards for communities and individuals that live along them. Zach Chamberlin, Great Lakes […]
MAEOE in the D: Park Clean-Up
Maheras-Gentry Park 12550 Avondale St, Detroit, MI, United StatesThank you for your interest in attending the Spring MAEOE Meet-Up, MAEOE in the D: Park Clean-up. Join MAEOE for a Marine Debris Prevention shoreline cleanup! Please bring your own cleanup supplies (gloves, litter grabber, trash bag or bucket). Afterward, you’re invited to stay for an informal get together—just pack your lunch and join us for conversation […]