Enbridge Line 5: Trouble Under the Surface
Online WebinarEnbridge’s Line 5 pipeline is over 71 years old and remains a grave threat to the waters and people of the Great Lakes region. On August 20, join FLOW and Oil & Water Don’t Mix for a free live webinar with experts to learn about important Line 5 legal and advocacy developments, and the continuing […]
11th Annual Cedar River Clean Up
Gladwin City Park 240 City Park St, Gladwin, MI, United StatesJoin Little Forks Conservancy and Gladwin Conservation District to clean up trash along the beautiful Cedar River! Kayaks and lunch provided. We will meet at Gladwin City Park at 10am where we will have introductions, discuss the schedule, and hand out materials for the day. Plan to be on the water for about 3 hours […]
11th Annual Buck Creek Clean Up
Lemery Park 4050 Byron Center Ave SW, Wyoming, MI, United StatesTeam up with Friends of Buck Creek for their 11th Annual Buck Creek Clean Up on Saturday, August 24th! A clean and healthy environment is critical to the overall health of our waterways and communities. Removing trash and debris from our environment becomes increasingly difficult and expensive the farther it gets from its source. Taking […]
Friends of the Looking Glass River Fall Clean Up
Friends of the Looking Glass River 10668 Williams Rd, Dewitt, MI, United StatesJoin Friends of the Looking Glass River on Sunday, August 25th for their Fall River Clean Up Float! This clean up will focus on tackling the Lowell Rd to Forest Hill Rd section of the river. We know of a couple blockages and downed trees we need to take care of. We will hit the […]
Intro to Invasive Species ID & Removal
Gahagan Nature Preserve 209 West Maplehurst, Roscommon, MI, United StatesHuron Pines and the Huron Heartland Invasive Species Network invite you to participate in our Level 1 Invasive Species Training. To support the growing need for invasive plant species management in the region, we developed a training program to prepare partners and volunteers to assist in the critical work of identifying, reporting, and treating invasive […]
Stewardship Series: Invasive Species Tips & Tricks
Nelson Woods Solomon Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesThis guided hike and informational workshop is a free event that aims to educate participants on identifying and effectively treating invasive species in their own yards. Led by local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) organizations, the event includes a hike of our new Nelson Woods property to identify invasive plants while seeing firsthand native restoration efforts […]
Clean Waters Challenge 2024 – Healing the Bear
Bear River Valley Recreation Area Petosky, MIThe Clean Waters Challenge: Healing the Bear Bear River Cleanup will take place along the Bear River in Emmet and Charlevoix counties on September 7. The Bear River is a tributary of Little Traverse Bay and stretches 15 miles from its headwaters in Walloon village to its mouth at the Petoskey waterfront. On any given day, canoers, […]
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 back in 2015 and with an increase in restoration projects and land protection along the watershed, we have documented positive changes in the quality of the river. We will meet at Gladwin Conservation District Community Garden pavilion on Saturday, September 7th at 10am to […]
Understanding Red Swamp Crayfish Spread in Southeastern Michigan
Online WebinarInvasive red swamp crayfish are found in small ponds and drainages in southeastern Michigan, in areas with a high potential for spread to nearby bodies of water. Dr. Jared Homola of the USGS Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit will discuss a project in collaboration with Michigan State University and the Michigan DNR using cutting-edge genetic […]
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 […]