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SUMMARY:Clean Boats Clean Waters
DESCRIPTION:The boat wash event for Eaton County is at Lake Alliance Park on Saturday\, July 19th from 11am to 3pm. The community is invited to come get their boat or kayak washed for free. \nMid-Michigan CISMA and the MSU mobile boat wash team will be there spreading the Clean\, Drain\, Dry\, Dispose message. Clean off your boat and your gear\, drain your boat and dry it off\, and dispose of any fish bait or plant material you removed from your boat. Stop by our booth to say hello\, learn about some local invasive species\, and grab some free swag! Together we can prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species! \nTo learn more\, contact Stephanie Day at stephanie.day@macd.org.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/clean-boats-clean-waters/
LOCATION:Lake Alliance Park\, 515 Alliance Dr\, Potterville\, MI\, 48876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eaton Conservation District":MAILTO:EatonCD1946@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250719T123000
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SUMMARY:MI Paddle Stewards - Alpena
DESCRIPTION:The MI Paddle Stewards train-the-trainer half-day course is for people who anticipate training others how to identify and report aquatic invasive species and/or how to decontaminate paddleboats to prevent the spread of invasive species. You must have at least five previous paddlesports experiences to participate in the training. You do not need to have experience with aquatic invasive species identification prior to the course\, but you do need to complete the online MI Paddle Stewards course through Michigan State University’s Desire2Learn platform prior to the training. \nHave a safe kayak trip—learn how to avoid potential dangers\, practice self-rescue skills and develop the skills you need to manage minor in-water incidents.\nKayak Skills Safety Training is an additional half-day course. Participants that register for MI Paddle Stewards do not have to take the safety portion but are welcome to. \nParticipants will need to meet the 11 ACA Eligibility Criteria for the training. \nNote: please wear quick-dry clothes for water immersion –no cotton. Bring dry clothes to change into after the course is complete (water immersion will be the last course element). \nThis is a free event. If available\, you may register for one or both of the training sessions on July 19. \nPlease bring a water bottle\, sack lunch\, sun block\, and weather appropriate clothing to the event. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/mi-paddle-stewards-alpena/
LOCATION:Duck Park\, 1198-1100 S 11th Ave\, Alpena\, MI\, 49707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250515T191405Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Shiawassee River Annual River Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:This 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 deposited into one of two dumpsters provided by Waste Management for the event. There is one event dumpster located in Owosso\, MI and another in Chesaning\, MI.  \nThe event supports its volunteers with trash bags\, gloves-donated by Gloves-For-Good\, buckets\, and trash pickers as well as provides a cleanup t-shirt to those registered with the event. Volunteers can select their own section of the river (behind their home or park) or we can assign one to them. This ensures the greatest impact across the watershed.  If you would like to join us in 2025\, registration for the event will open in early June.  If you are unable to volunteer but would still like to contribute to our mission to Care\, Share\, and Enjoy the Shiawassee River click here to donate.  \nWe also partner with the Shiawassee Health Department to provide a Tire Collection\, open to the public\, in which you can drop off your tires to be recycled at a discounted rate. All tires pulled from the river will be recycled for free and we will give you information on how to do that after you have registered. 
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/friends-of-the-shiawassee-river-annual-river-cleanup/
LOCATION:Friends of the Shiawassee River\, 538 N Shiawassee St\, Corunna\, MI\, 48817\, United States
CATEGORIES:River Clean Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250712T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
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SUMMARY:2025 Macatawa Water Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \n\nOver 20 community partners and sponsors will come together to offer water activities and educational experiences designed to engage all ages to learn about restoring and preserving our lake and watershed. People will have the opportunity to kayak while exploring and learning about the great outdoors. Other activities include assembling a rain barrel\, learning about native and invasive plants\, performing water quality experiments\, and learning about water filtration and pollutants. \nThis event is free and registration is not required.  Visit outdoordiscovery.org/macatawa-water-festival to learn more!
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/2025-macatawa-water-festival/
LOCATION:Kollen Park\, 240 Kollen Park Dr\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250712T120000
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Manistee River Clean-up
DESCRIPTION:About the project: On Saturday\, July 12\, 2025\, MUCC’s On the Ground program will be partnering with Steelhead Manifesto\, U.S. Forest Service\, and Michigan DNR for our annual Manistee River Clean-up. The event will be from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Attendees will gather at the boat launch to sign-in then head out either on the water by boat or walk along the riverbanks to clean-up various locations of the river. The Manistee River is one of Michigan’s Wild and Scenic Rivers and a very popular river for Michigan anglers\, paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts. \nMeeting location/coordinates: Volunteers will meet at the High Bridge Boat Launch at 4311 N High Bridge Rd\, Brethren\, MI 49619 \n\nGoogle Maps Link : https://maps.app.goo.gl/6PtcEmAd3P9AUYCf6 \nGPS Coordinates: 44.268156\, -86.015794\n\nWhat to bring: Bring your work gloves if you have them and your enthusiasm for improving wildlife habitats! Waders\, trash grabbers\, trash bags\, and all other necessary equipment will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own. If you wish to bring any materials\, we are looking for volunteers to bring mesh onion bags\, which can be helpful for water clean-ups to prevent water weight along with the trash. This project will take place rain or shine unless there is severe weather\, so please dress accordingly. Be prepared to work outside for the duration of the event. MUCC will provide lunch to all registered volunteers and a volunteer appreciation gift. Steelhead Manifesto will be coordinating a raffle with prizes around lunch. We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle to reduce waste\, but plastic water bottles will be available throughout the day. \nRegistration closes on July 11 at 12:00 PM. In addition to registering\, please fill out this MUCC digital volunteer waiver individually for each person in your party. Individuals under 18 can have a parent or guardian sign for them. If you need to register or cancel after this date/time\, please email MUCC’s Habitat Program and Partnerships Coordinator\, Olivia Triltsch\, at otriltsch@mucc.org so the lunch order can be updated. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/11th-annual-manistee-river-clean-up/
LOCATION:High Bridge Boat Launch\, 4311 N High Bridge Rd\, Brethren\, MI\, 49619\, United States
CATEGORIES:River Clean Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC)":MAILTO:info@mucc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250710T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250710T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250505T174939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T175330Z
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SUMMARY:Biology and Management of Starry Stonewort
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nDaniel 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 aquatic plant communities\, and control methods and outcomes. \nThis webinar is free and open to the public\, but advance registration is required. \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Larkin\, Ph.D.\, University of Minnesota Department of Fisheries\, Wildlife\, and Conservation Biology Professor & Extension Specialist
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/biology-and-management-of-starry-stonewort/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Itasca Waters":MAILTO:info@itascawaters.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250616T170407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T170407Z
UID:10000548-1751068800-1751846399@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:2025 MiCorps Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Blitz
DESCRIPTION:The MiCorps Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Detection Blitz is a statewide community science event aimed at identifying and documenting aquatic invasive species\, such as zebra mussels\, Eurasian watermilfoil\, or anything else you suspect might be invasive in Michigan’s lakes\, rivers\, and wetlands. \nOrganized by the Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps)\, Michigan’s volunteer lake and stream monitoring program administered by Michigan State University Extension\, this Blitz welcomes volunteers of all backgrounds\, whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or a first-time observer. Between June 28 and July 6\, simply snap photos of potential invasive species and upload them to the MiCorps project on the free iNaturalist app. By working together in this coordinated effort\, we can track the spread of AIS\, strengthen early detection strategies\, and inform better management decisions. Whether you’re on the water for the July 4th holiday or just enjoying a local spot\, every observation counts! \nWatch their webinar\, “Getting Started with the MiCorps AIS Detection Blitz” below. \nTo learn more\, visit https://www.micorps.net/events/micorps-aquatic-invasive-species-detection-blitz/.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/2025-micorps-aquatic-invasive-species-detection-blitz/
LOCATION:Statewide\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species
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ORGANIZER;CN="MiCorps":MAILTO:MiCorps@msu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T100000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250501T174642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T174642Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan’s Unconventional Response to Hydrilla
DESCRIPTION:Michigan’s Unconventional Response to Hydrilla\nHydrilla 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 walk through the response effort from detection to the recent excavation of two private ponds. Learn why and how this extraordinary effort was undertaken and the deliberation\, planning and cooperation that made it possible. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/michigans-unconventional-response-to-hydrilla/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="EGLE":MAILTO:EGLE-Assist@Michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250616T154549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T154549Z
UID:10000547-1750683600-1750687200@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Updates to Michigan’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund Scoring Criteria
DESCRIPTION:Public Act 132 of 2022 that revised Public Act 451 of 1994 allows for Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) scoring criteria to be updated no more frequently than every three years. The current criteria have been in place for the FY24\, FY25\, and FY26 loan cycles and EGLE is reviewing and potentially updating the scoring criteria for CWSRF projects in FY27 and beyond. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the current CWSRF scoring criteria and to listen and take recommendations from stakeholders on potential criteria changes. After registering\, you will receive an email from “EGLE Outreach” with a link for you to use to join the webinar. \nRegister for this free webinar HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/updates-to-michigans-clean-water-state-revolving-fund-scoring-criteria/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="EGLE":MAILTO:EGLE-Assist@Michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250430T181600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T181600Z
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SUMMARY:June River Cleanup Float
DESCRIPTION:Our second cleanup for the Looking Glass River will be on June 14th\, 2025! \nThe location for the clean up is Looking Glass Riverfront Park (Herbison and Airport) to Lowell Rd. \nIf 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! \nBe sure to RSVP to the event to get updates on where the cleanup will be. \nRSVP on Facebook HERE
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/june-river-cleanup-float/
LOCATION:Looking Glass Riverfront Park\, 3912 W Herbison Rd\, DeWitt\, MI\, 48820\, United States
CATEGORIES:River Clean Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250505T154637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T161424Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Lansing Rivers and River Trail Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:You won’t want to miss out on our fifth community-wide\, Lansing Rivers and River Trail Cleanup. This will be our largest with more activities and special events planned than ever before. We unveil more than incredible rivers\, treasured parks\, and a prized river trail\, we unveil community spirit and civic pride. \nIt is because of you our capital city’s rivers\, adjoining greenways\, and river trail are looking its best. Come alone\, bring a friend or entire family\, or make this a company-wide\, team building event\, and experience the joy and ease with which we accomplish great things when working together. If you wish to become an event partner\, sponsor\, or exhibitor\, drop us a note via our contact page\, we would love to hear from you. \n​In addition to our headquarter site at Potter Park Zoo\, there will be satellite sites at Rotary and Moorse parks for the distribution of FREE snacks\, bottled water\, and all the equipment needed. Ingham County Retired & Seniors Volunteer Program members will be providing support along the river trail too. \nThis event also includes two park beautification projects: Cherry Hill Park and Kruger’s Landing. \nIn appreciation for our awesome volunteers’ waterways stewardship we will be providing each with a FREE PICNIC Potter Park Zoo. It will include food\, drink\, snacks\, and packed with special activities\, special offers\, and music too.\n\n\nFREE Picnic Lunch For All Volunteers (12:30PM – 1:30PM)\nFREE Potter Park Zoo Same Day Passes (limited quantity)\nFREE Lugnuts Baseball Passes (limited quantity)\nFREE Lugnuts SWAG (limited quantity)\nFREE Lugnuts Bouncy Pad Provided By Lansing Parks and Recreation (1PM – 3PM)\nFREE Bubble Entertainment (1PM – 3PM)\nFREE Celtic Harpist Entertainment (1PM – 3PM)\nFREE Keep Our Capital City’s Rivers Beautiful Stickers\nFREE Love Our Waterways Stickers\nFREE River Angel Stickers\nFREE Michigan Waterways Stewards 2025 8-page Brochure\nFREE Love Our Waterways 8-page Environmental Education Brochure\n$5.00 VOUCHER for Future River Town Adventures Kayak/Canoe Rental\nEnvironmental Conservation Education Exhibitors\n\nRegister to volunteer for the Lansing Rivers (Blueway) clean up HERE. \n\nRegister to volunteer for the Lansing River Trail (Greenway) clean up HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/2025-lansing-rivers-and-river-trail-cleanup/
LOCATION:Potter Park Zoo\, 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave\, Lansing\, MI\, 48912\, United States
CATEGORIES:River Clean Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250430T175720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T175720Z
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SUMMARY:Septic Health Check
DESCRIPTION:Septic Health Check: A Deep Dive into Inspections & Maintenance\nTopic Summary: Northwoods will be conducting an inspection of a septic system in Itasca County\, highlighting the key aspects we assess as septic inspectors. Individual septic systems often provide superior waste treatment compared to municipal treatment plants\, thereby ensuring that the water returned to the environment is safe for both humans and wildlife. Proper installation and maintenance are crucial for ensuring the longevity of a septic system. \nPresented by: Northwoods Excavating\, a small\, family-owned and operated (wife\, husband\, daughter and more) excavating business based in Balsam\, MN. They have been installing\, designing\, and inspecting septic systems in the Itasca County area since 1998. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/septic-health-check/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Itasca Waters":MAILTO:info@itascawaters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T110000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250410T143248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T182354Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Spring Stream Monitoring Identification
DESCRIPTION:**This event has been rescheduled to May 30th due to a power outage at The University of Olivet.** \nLearn 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\, and refreshments will be available. \nFor more information\, contact Val Reisen at val.reisen@macd.org or 517-588-6302. \nRegister HERE. \nThe Eaton County Collaborative Stream Monitoring Program was established through Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) grants and operates in partnership between The University of Olivet and Eaton Conservation District. The monitoring program consists of sites in Eaton County within the Upper Thornapple River watershed. The design of the monitoring program focuses on cooperative learning and building relationships between volunteer community scientists and students. Through this collaborative structure\, the program is designed for longevity in collecting macroinvertebrate and habitat data throughout the county each fall and spring\, and aims to achieve the following outcomes: \n\nProvide new and continuous macroinvertebrate collection and habitat assessment data that will assist in assessing the success of any restoration projects and updating the watershed management plan;\n\n\nEducate and collaboratively engage Eaton County residents\, students\, and other stakeholders in monitoring\, upholding quality\, and protecting water resources; and\n\n\nIdentify or verify problem areas where degradation has occurred and where future remediation efforts or best management practices can be implemented.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/2025-spring-stream-monitoring-identification/
LOCATION:C.S. Mott Academic Center\, 320 S Main St\, Olivet\, MI
CATEGORIES:Stream Monitoring
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eaton Conservation District":MAILTO:EatonCD1946@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250528T100000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250430T165959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T165959Z
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SUMMARY:Detecting Invasive Plants in Michigan Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Often\, 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! \nJoin Erick Elgin and Jo Latimore from Michigan State University Extension as they reveal the training and tools available to help volunteers detect and track these underwater invaders. Hear firsthand from dedicated volunteers who have made surprising discoveries in the lakes they cherish. Whether you’re a seasoned lake steward or just getting started\, this webinar will inspire you to take a closer look beneath the surface! \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/detecting-invasive-plants-in-michigan-lakes/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="EGLE":MAILTO:EGLE-Assist@Michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250501T131648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T131648Z
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SUMMARY:MAEOE in the D: Park Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Thank 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 and connections!  \nGloves\, garbage bags\, and tools (pickers) will be provided on a first-come\, first-serve basis. We recommend dressing for the weather and bringing anything to make the time outdoors comfortable. Some snacks and beverages will be provided. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/maeoe-in-the-d-park-clean-up/
LOCATION:Maheras-Gentry Park\, 12550 Avondale St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48215\, United States
CATEGORIES:River Clean Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education":MAILTO:admin@MAEOE.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250522T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250430T164014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T164014Z
UID:10000521-1747911600-1747915200@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Coastal Processes and Adapting to Coastal Change on Michigan’s Great Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Michigan 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. \nZach Chamberlin\, Great Lakes Shorelands Specialist\, and Emily Kirkpatrick\, Coastal Hazards Coordinator from EGLE’s Water Resource Division will give an overview of coastal processes and coastal change on the Great Lakes. They will cover how natural shorelines are resilient\, how communities and individuals can adapt to coastal change\, and how to plan for the next high-water event. This webinar is intended for anyone with an interest in Great Lakes coasts\, including coastal community leaders\, planners\, contractors\, and individuals living along the Great Lakes. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/coastal-processes-and-adapting-to-coastal-change-on-michigans-great-lakes/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="EGLE":MAILTO:EGLE-Assist@Michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250521T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250521T163000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250515T144248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T144248Z
UID:10000541-1747839600-1747845000@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Talking about the Clean Water Act
DESCRIPTION:NAWM American Wetlands Month Webinar: Talking about the Clean Water Act Without Getting Bogged Down in the Reeds \nThe 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 story of why protecting wetlands and smaller streams in their area is important. The presentation gives an overview of the Clean Water Act and the 2023 Sackett Supreme Court decision that revoked protections for streams and wetlands long protected by the law. The toolkit also provides messaging recommendations and describes a variety of potential story frames. Each section has a succinct slide deck and an accompanying video with more discussion and detail. NWF’s ultimate goal is to create a broader base of public support for strong water protections at the local\, state and federal levels. \nRegister HERE. \nSpeaker BIOS  \n \nJim Murphy is the Senior Director of Legal Advocacy with National Wildlife Federation (NWF) where he advances National Wildlife Federation’s legal engagement with the judicial\, administrative\, and legislative branches of government in order to protect wildlife\, with a focus on water\, energy\, and climate issues including advancing regulatory solutions to carbon pollution\, protecting the nation’s waters and wetlands\, and promoting clean\, wildlife friendly renewable energy. He also serves on several boards\, including the Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute\, the Vermont Advisory Board for the Conservation Law Foundation which he currently chairs\, and is Chair of the Montpelier Roxbury School District Board of Directors. In collaboration with NWF\, he directed the Vermont Law School Environmental Advocacy Clinic from 2019-2022 and was an assistant professor at the law school. He has an LL.M.\, summa cum laude\, in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School\, a J.D. from Boston College Law School\, and B.A. in Political Science and History from the University of Vermont. \n \nLacey McCormick leads the National Wildlife Federation’s Clean Water Act defense messaging. Over her two decades at NWF\, she has led messaging on a number of other water issues\, from the Federation’s years-long effort to hold BP accountable for the Gulf oil disaster to the need to ensure enough water flows in Texas’ streams. She has a master’s degree in Community and Regional Planning from the University of Texas at Austin. She lives in Austin\, TX with her husband and two sons. \n  \n 
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/talking-about-the-clean-water-act/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250428T190130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T190130Z
UID:10000520-1747821600-1747825200@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Onsite Septic Systems and Septic Replacement Loan Program
DESCRIPTION:EGLE Local Leaders Webinar Series: Onsite Septic Systems and Septic Replacement Loan Program \nMore 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 will cover septic system operation and maintenance practices and steps to take if you have a septic system problem. This session will also include an update on the Michigan Septic Loan Replacement Program. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/onsite-septic-systems-and-septic-replacement-loan-program/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="EGLE":MAILTO:EGLE-Assist@Michigan.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250424T181359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T181547Z
UID:10000517-1747569600-1747587600@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Stream Monitoring at Hickory Creek
DESCRIPTION: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. \nREGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER TODAY! Email Lisa at lisa.kuntz@macd.org.  \nEvent Highlights :  \nWade in the Water: Ready to roll up your sleeves and get your feet wet? If you would like to learn how to collect aquatic insects or want to be an assistant\, join us at Baroda Village Park at 12:00 to collect samples. If you have waders\, be sure to bring them along! Teens and adults only!  \nPick Bugs from the Buckets: Not a fan of getting wet? Come by at 2:00 to help sort and identify macroinvertebrates from the samples. This activity is open to all ages and offers a fascinating look at the critters that call our waterways home \nWhy Participate?  \n Contribute to Conservation: Your efforts will play a vital role in protecting and enhancing local water quality\, directly supporting our conservation mission.  \n Learn and Engage: Gain valuable environmental monitoring skills while connecting with fellow nature lovers in a fun\, interactive setting.   \n Make a Difference: The data we gather together will help ensure the continued vitality of our precious waterways.  \nWe’ll provide all the necessary equipment—just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to get a little wet and muddy!  \nLearn more at www.berriencd.org/event-details-registration/stream-monitoring-at-hickory-creek.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/stream-monitoring-hickory-creek/
LOCATION:Baroda Township\, 9091 1st St\, Baroda\, MI\, 49101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stream Monitoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250428T180804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T180804Z
UID:10000519-1747569600-1747584000@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Huron River Day
DESCRIPTION:Huron River Day returns to Gallup Park in 2025 \nMark 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 DTE Foundation and the Bank of Ann Arbor. \nYou can look forward to hands-on activities\, trying your hand at fishing\, see live animals from Leslie Science & Nature Center (located inside the meeting room at Gallup Park)\, participate in the Eco-Challenge to win prizes and be sure to visit all the local eco-friendly exhibitor tables. Ann Arbor’s own Laith Al-Saadi — finalist from Season 10 of NBC’s “The Voice”— will be performing twice (1 p.m. and again at 2:30 p.m.) bringing his signature blend of blues\, soul and classic rock to the park! \nTentative schedule:\nNoon\, HRD begins\n1 p.m. Guided hike (meet at the information booth)\n1-2 p.m. Laith Al-Saadi (first set 60 minutes)\n2 p.m. Guided hike (meet at the information booth)\n2-2:30 p.m. Thirty-minute intermission (guest speaker)\n2:30-3:30 p.m. Laith Al-Saadi (second set 60 minutes)\n3 p.m. Guided hike (meet at the information booth)\n4 p.m. HRD concludes \nParking ​​Informa​​​​tion \nWhether you’re arriving on foot\, by bike\, or by car\, Gallup Park is ready to welcome you. Cyclists can take advantage of a complimentary bike valet provided by Common Cycle\, making it easy to park and explore.​​ If you ride a bike and park in the valet area you will receive a coupon for $10 off a boat rental. If you park at Huron High School please note you are not allowed to park on the dirt or grassy area at the school. Paved surfaces only. \nVolunteer at Hu​​​ron River Day! \nWe’re currently seeking volunteers — individuals and groups alike — to assist with a variety of tasks on the day of the event. Opportunities include guiding parking\, staffing the event\, helping at the bike corral and more. Click here to see the available tasks and shifts to help make this popular festival a success! \nActivities will include: \n\nEco-Challenge with prizes\nLeslie Science & Nature Center educational table with live animals (Gallup Park meeting room)\nStream table from University of Michigan Natural History Museum\nHuron-Clinton Metroparks Mobile Learning Center\nBenthic Macroinvertebrate ID with the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge\nGallup Livery stand-up paddleboard and fishing demonstrations\nDirt Doctor table with hands-on activities\n\nFood tru​​cks/carts \nHello! Ice Cream\, Hummus Falafel\, Petey’s Donuts\, Simply Spanish and Tacos El Panda.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/huron-river-day/
LOCATION:Gallup Park\, 3000 Fuller Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Ann Arbor":MAILTO:customerservice@a2gov.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250514T142456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T142456Z
UID:10000540-1747476000-1747490400@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Kalamazoo River Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nPartners 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 Resident Scholars\, the Kalamazoo Paddle Club\, and others. \nThis event runs from 10-2pm\, and will be focused on parks and waterways in Kalamazoo\, Comstock\, and Parchment. There are many ways to participate\, for families\, more experienced river paddlers and fishermen\, and people who love to wade in creeks. You will meet up\, and clean up\, at the location you choose. Then we will all gather at Mayor’s Riverfront Park Homer Stryker Field/Growlers Ballpark for a celebration with free picnic-style food and live music from 2pm to 5pm. Click HERE for more details. \nTo join this event\, we are asking each adult participant to complete the online registration form individually. If applicable\, there is a place to indicate that you will be bringing children. Once registered\, you should receive a confirmation from Google with your form entries. As we get closer to the event date\, you will receive an email message from event leaders with additional information. Thanks for joining us! \nFor questions contact Bela Ballez (programs@kalamazooriver.org) \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/2nd-annual-kalamazoo-river-cleanup/
LOCATION:Mayor’s Riverfront Park\, 251 Mills St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49048\, United States
CATEGORIES:River Clean Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kalamazoo River Watershed Council":MAILTO:krwc@kalamazooriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250416T184803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T184803Z
UID:10000510-1747476000-1747486800@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:2025 Cedar River Stream Sampling
DESCRIPTION: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 the quality of the river. \nEvent Agenda and Information: \nWe will meet at Gladwin Conservation District Community Garden pavilion on Saturday\, May 17th at 10am to review the protocol for the day and divide into teams. We will sample six sites along the Cedar River in both Gladwin and Clare counties to collect macroinvertebrates\, insects and animals without a backbone that can be seen with the naked eye. After collection\, we will reconvene at the pavilion for lunch\, provided by Little Forks Conservancy. \nUsing the specimens found in the river\, we can determine the quality of the water. This is done on ID Night where volunteers can help identify the collected specimens. ID Night will take place on Monday\, May 19th from 5:30-7pm at the Little Forks office in Midland (125 McDonald St\, 2nd floor). If you would like to join us for ID Night\, please send and email to lkelsey@littleforks.org \nLearn more about stream sampling at https://www.littleforks.org/stream-sampling.html \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/2025-cedar-river-stream-sampling/
LOCATION:Gladwin Conservation District Community Garden\, 145 Clendening Rd\, Gladwin\, MI\, 48624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stream Monitoring
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ORGANIZER;CN="Little Forks Conservancy":MAILTO:info@littleforks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250424T143334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T143334Z
UID:10000512-1747472400-1747486800@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Barry County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
DESCRIPTION:Semi-Annual Household Hazardous Waste\, Meds\, Scrap Tires\, and Electronics Collection \nHousehold 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 disposed of properly. \nBarry County holds two Household Hazardous Waste and tire collection events each year in spring and fall at the Barry County Expo Center. \n\nSaturday\, May 17\, 2025\, 9am – 1pm | Barry County Fairgrounds\nSaturday\, September 20\, 2025\, 9am – 1pm | Barry County Fairgrounds\n\n\nAccepted Items: \n\naqueous (containing water) acids and bases\noil-based paints\nreactives\nsolvents\naerosol cans\nautomotive liquids\npesticides (liquids and solids)\nlight bulbs\nautomotive batteries\nalkaline\, nickel-cadmium\, lithium ion\, and silver oxide batteries\nliquid cleaners\nheavy metal solutions\nmercury-containing materials\nmotor oil\nelectronics *$10 suggested donation for TVs and monitors – no freon containing devices\nunused or expired medications and sharps. (Medications need to be in their original containers with the name of the drug clearly labeled.  Cross out any personal information on the containers)\ntires (Limit 10 tires per car; only tires from households are accepted – not accepted from businesses.  First come\, first serve basis until trailers are full.  Tires heavily caked with dirt will not be accepted.)\n\nLearn more HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/barry-county-household-hazardous-waste-collection/
LOCATION:Barry Expo Center\, 1350 M-37\, Hastings\, MI\, 49058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recycling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barry County Materials Management Planning Committee":MAILTO:recycle@barrycounty.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250424T170024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T170024Z
UID:10000513-1747440000-1747612799@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Shiawassee River National Water Trail Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Shiawassee River National Water Trail Cleanup\nHeadwaters 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 with the approval of the MDNR\, so participants do not need to be experienced to join us. They will need a kayak or other boat or pair up in another helpers boat. The cleanup dates are 5/17 and 5/18.\nHelp keep our beautiful river clean and navigable for paddling by working to remove river blockages and trash along the course of the river from Holly to Byron. \nFor more information about river cleanup\, checkout this article:\n“BEST PRACTICES FOR RIVER CLEANUP ACTIVITIES“ \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/shiawassee-river-national-water-trail-cleanup/
LOCATION:Fenton\, MI\, Fenton\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:River Clean Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Headwater Trails Inc":MAILTO:https://headwaterstrailsinc.org/contact-form/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250424T180356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T180356Z
UID:10000516-1747008000-1747526399@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:River Raisin Watershed Council Adopt-A-Stream
DESCRIPTION:Interested in being a part of Adopt-a-Stream? \nVolunteer 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 place them in jars for further analysis on Bug ID Day. The Stream Captain directs the volunteers and ensures all tasks have been completed and every one is working safely. \nWhy do we do this? \nThese bugs tell us about the quality of the water in the streams and rivers. Certain species can tolerate more pollution and lower oxygen than others\, meaning when we find only those species\, the stream isn’t as healthy as it could be. Knowing this\, we can focus more conservation efforts and funds in the areas that need it most! \nThe time has come around again for RRWC staff and volunteers to participate in an age-old survey effort! Join us as we search for aquatic macroinvertebrates in order to better understand the water quality of the River Raisin Watershed. We invite you to jump on in at the following sites and locations: \n\nMonday\, May 12th\, 2025: Meeting at TBD\, Clinton\, MI.\nWednesday\, May 14th\, 2025: Meeting at Mill Pond Park\, Saline. \nThursday\, May 15th\, 2025: Meeting at Veterans Park\, Monroe. \nThursday\, May 15th\, 2025: Meeting at River Raisin Access (74 Ida Maybee Rd\, Monroe\, MI 48161). \nSaturday\, May 17th\, 2025: Meeting at Swain Memorial Park\, Brooklyn\, MI. ​\n\nPlease register below for the events and select which days/times you plan to attend. Please bring a water bottle and bring your own waterproof boots or waders. We will have a limited number of waders available for those who do not have their own. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/river-raisin-watershed-council-adopt-a-stream/
LOCATION:River Raisin Watershed Council Office\, 804 N Evans St\, Tecumseh\, MI\, 49286\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stream Monitoring
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ORGANIZER;CN="River Raisin Watershed Council":MAILTO:admin@riverraisin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250510T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250510T123000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250428T172335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T172335Z
UID:10000518-1746873000-1746880200@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:2025 Grand River Clean Up Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for river cleanup from Mill Pointe Park to Bunker Landing on Saturday\, May 10 at 10:30AM. Help make our community a cleaner\, greener place by volunteering to pick up litter and beautify the Grand River! \nContact ccagle@cityofeatonrapids.gov for more information!
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/2025-grand-river-clean-up-day/
LOCATION:Mill Pointe Park Landing\, 114 Mill St\, Eaton Rapids\, MI\, 48827\, United States
CATEGORIES:River Clean Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250410T183429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T183429Z
UID:10000508-1746871200-1746882000@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:2025 Annual Rogue River Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rogue River Watershed Partners and Schrems Trout Unlimited on Saturday\, May 10\, 2025 from 10:00a – 1:00pm for a day of giving back to our community and watershed by preventing plastic pollution and other contaminants from entering the river. \nMeet at Richardson-Sowerby Park for the cleanup and bring your own water & work gloves. Tools\, trash bags\, & snacks will be provided thanks to our generous sponsors. Prizes will be offered for the TOP 2 most unique *trash* items found (sponsored by Eco Equity Real Estate)! \nParticipants are also invited to Rockford Brewing Co. immediately following the cleanup for a social hour – $1 off beer pints for event participants only between 1-3p! Please register here (https://roguerivercleanup2025.eventbrite.com) to help us plan accordingly. \nFor questions about this event\, please contact us at rrwpartners@gmail.com.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/2025-annual-rogue-river-cleanup/
LOCATION:Richardson-Sowerby Park\, 65 S Main St\, Rockford\, MI\, 49341\, United States
CATEGORIES:River Clean Up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rogue River Watershed Partners":MAILTO:rrwpartners@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250505T184736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T184736Z
UID:10000538-1746871200-1746878400@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Macatawa Watershed Spring Drain Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:The Ottawa County Water Resources Commissioner and the ODC Network’s Outdoor Discovery Center are hosting the Macatawa Watershed Spring Drain Cleanup on May 10th at Holwerda Growers (Bills Greenhouse) from 10am-2pm. Last year\, 19 Volunteers cleaned up 1500 lbs. of trash from a 1 mile section. If you have any questions\, please contact Evan Canute at ecanute@miottawa.org or call 616-994-4539. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/macatawa-watershed-spring-drain-cleanup/
LOCATION:Holwerda Growers\, 12782 Felch St\, Holland\, MI\, 49424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Watershed Cleanup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250410T181755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T181755Z
UID:10000507-1746867600-1746885600@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers needed! Join us to collect samples of aquatic insects\, snails\, and algae from local rivers\, and learn what they reveal about water quality. When you participate in our biannual Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program\, you’ll spend a morning “in the field” as a community scientist by gathering indicator species (insects that help us study water quality) and looking for invasive species like New Zealand Mudsnails and Didymo. No experience required! You may volunteer from the shore or in the stream\, and we can provide waders if needed. \nTo prepare: please arrive at our office a few minutes early\, bring your own water\, and be prepared to work outdoors in or around water. If you need to borrow waders\, please let us know what boot size. Lunch is provided! \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register\, contact John Ransom at john@benziecd.org or 231-882-4391 x 13. 
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/volunteer-stream-monitoring-program/
LOCATION:Benzie Conservation District\, 280 S. Benzie Blvd\, Beulah\, MI\, 49617\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stream Monitoring
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ORGANIZER;CN="Benzie Conservation District":MAILTO:info@benziecd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T184144
CREATED:20250410T143003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T143003Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Spring Stream Monitoring Day 2
DESCRIPTION: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 equipment will be provided\, though volunteers should dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. \nFor more information\, contact Val Reisen at val.reisen@macd.org or 517-588-6302. \nRegister HERE. \nThe Eaton County Collaborative Stream Monitoring Program was established through Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) grants and operates in partnership between The University of Olivet and Eaton Conservation District. The monitoring program consists of sites in Eaton County within the Upper Thornapple River watershed. The design of the monitoring program focuses on cooperative learning and building relationships between volunteer community scientists and students. Through this collaborative structure\, the program is designed for longevity in collecting macroinvertebrate and habitat data throughout the county each fall and spring\, and aims to achieve the following outcomes: \n\nProvide new and continuous macroinvertebrate collection and habitat assessment data that will assist in assessing the success of any restoration projects and updating the watershed management plan;\n\n\nEducate and collaboratively engage Eaton County residents\, students\, and other stakeholders in monitoring\, upholding quality\, and protecting water resources; and\n\n\nIdentify or verify problem areas where degradation has occurred and where future remediation efforts or best management practices can be implemented.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/2025-spring-stream-monitoring-day-2/
LOCATION:C.S. Mott Academic Center\, 320 S Main St\, Olivet\, MI
CATEGORIES:Stream Monitoring
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eaton Conservation District":MAILTO:EatonCD1946@gmail.com
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