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 […]
2nd Annual Kalamazoo River Cleanup
Mayor's Riverfront Park 251 Mills St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin us for a day of community service as we tackle litter and debris along the trails, riverbanks, and in the river of the Kalamazoo River Watershed. Partners include Rotary Club of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo River Watershed Council, City of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, the Kalamazoo Nature Center, Kalamazoo Conservation District, Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, Trashlovekzoo, Edison […]
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 […]
Talking about the Clean Water Act
Online WebinarNAWM American Wetlands Month Webinar: Talking about the Clean Water Act Without Getting Bogged Down in the Reeds The National Wildlife Federation is pleased to present the Waters Storytelling Toolkit. The toolkit is meant to be used by local advocates of every stripe -- Tribes, community members, policy experts, etc. -- to help tell the […]
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 […]
Detecting Invasive Plants in Michigan Lakes
Online WebinarOften, invasive aquatic plants exist unseen, lurking and spreading below the waterline until they’ve grown into a major problem. Fortunately, a trained eye can find these invaders before they wreak havoc. That’s where the MiCorps Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program’s Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch comes in! Join Erick Elgin and Jo Latimore from Michigan State University […]
2025 Spring Stream Monitoring Identification
C.S. Mott Academic Center 320 S Main St, Olivet, MI**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 […]