SepticSmart 2024 – Septic System 101
Online WebinarMichigan’s residents rely on over 1.3 million septic systems to treat the wastewater generated in their homes. Proper septic system use, and routine care, are vital to protecting public health, preserving our highly-valued groundwater, lakes, streams, and waterways. Learning about septic systems can help you avoid costly repairs. Webinar attendees will learn about: the basics […]
September Adopt-a-Beach 2024
Multiple Locations Muskegon, MIJoin us Saturday, September 21, 2024, for a Great Lakes day of action! Thousands of Adopt-a-Beach volunteers will clean and celebrate Great Lakes shorelines as part of the International Coastal Cleanup. Volunteers on all five lakes and in each of the eight Great Lakes states will join volunteers all over the world who care for and […]
Portage River Waterway Clean Up
Conservation Park 221 S Main St #1623, Three Rivers, MI, United StatesThis event is being sponsored by the St. Joseph County Conservation District (Centreville, MI). The SJCCD will provide equipment (boats, paddles, personal floatation devices), along with some snacks and bottles of water. Everyone participating in the river cleanup event is being asked to please phone the SJCCD in advance at 269-467-6336, Ext. 5, so that the […]
Lansing Rivers and River Trail Clean Up
Potter Park Zoo 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI, United StatesYou won't want to miss out on our fourth community-wide, waterways stewardship and river trail cleanup. This will be our largest with more activities and special events planned than ever before. We reveal much more than incredible rivers, treasured parks, and a prized river trail, we reveal our community spirit and civic pride. Because of […]
21st Annual Charlotte River Conservation Day
Bennett Park 1305 Cochran Ave, Charlotte, MI, United StatesHelp to beautify your community on Saturday, October 5th from 8:30am-noon at the 21st Annual Charlotte River Conservation Day. Volunteers will assist with trash removal from Battle Creek River and Butternut Creek, Bennett Park beautification, trail clearing, rain garden maintenance, and more! Cleanup supplies and equipment will be provided. Arrive before 9am to enjoy coffee and donuts. Lunch will be provided for […]
2024 ECCSMP Fall Stream Monitoring
Eaton Conservation District 551 Courthouse Dr, Charlotte, MI, United StatesLearn 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 Eaton Conservation District basement conference room to review stream monitoring protocols before going out into the field. All equipment will be […]
2024 ECCSMP Fall 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. Identification day will be held on October 23, 2024 from 11am-1pm. Volunteers will meet in a science classroom at The University of Olivet. […]
Basics of Shoreline Erosion Control
Online WebinarMidwest Glacial Lakes Partnership (MGLP) Lake Conservation Webinar Series presents Basics of Shoreline Erosion Control: New Documents to Help in Design and Management. Bioengineering can offer a nature-based solution on lake shorelines for controlling erosion, adding beauty, and providing habitat for fishes, birds, and other fauna. However, reference materials for professionals conducting lakeshore bioengineering projects […]
A Celebration of National Stormwater Day
Online WebinarOn November 16, 1990, the Federal Register announced the promulgation of Phase I of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System stormwater program making this a defining day for the stormwater sector. Join EGLE staff 34 years later as they highlight EGLE’s programs to manage stormwater for the protection of surface water quality in Michigan. The […]
Baggy Wrinkle Workshop
Capt. Thomas M. Kelly Biological Station and Campus 100 Dame St, Suttons Bay, MI, United StatesJoin Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA) volunteer Bob Hagerman and Captain Lily for this one-day workshop on making baggy wrinkles! This hands-on event will teach you how to craft a baggy wrinkle, a crucial piece of nautical equipment. No experience is necessary, snacks, coffee, and tea will be provided. This event will be held at […]