Little 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 […]

Dive 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 :  […]

**This event has been rescheduled to May 30th due to a power outage at The University of Olivet.** Learn 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 […]

Little Forks Conservancy 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 […]

The Barry Conservation District, in partnership with the Thornapple River Watershed Council (TRWC) and Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds (LGROW), received a Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) Volunteer Stream Monitoring Implementation Grant for water quality monitoring in the Thornapple River Watershed. This monitoring grant provides us with the training and equipment to perform macroinvertebrate […]

The Barry Conservation District, in partnership with the Thornapple River Watershed Council (TRWC) and Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds (LGROW), received a Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) Volunteer Stream Monitoring Implementation Grant for water quality monitoring in the Thornapple River Watershed. This monitoring grant provides us with the training and equipment to perform macroinvertebrate […]

We will be identifying and quantifying macroinvertebrates collected during the fall MiCorps sampling events (September 25-27). Join us at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute on October 3rd from 1-3 pm. Register HERE.

Learn what it takes to be a community scientist at this free event! You will help to collect aquatic insects to monitor the water quality of Eaton County streams. Volunteers will meet at the C.S. Mott Academic Center at The University of Olivet to review stream monitoring protocols before going out into the field. All […]

Learn what it takes to be a community scientist at this free event! You will help to collect aquatic insects to monitor the water quality of Eaton County streams. Volunteers will meet at the C.S. Mott Academic Center at The University of Olivet to review stream monitoring protocols before going out into the field. All […]

Learn 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. Equipment and training will be […]