Septic Health Check
Online WebinarSeptic Health Check: A Deep Dive into Inspections & Maintenance Topic 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 […]
2025 Lansing Rivers and River Trail Cleanup
Potter Park Zoo 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI, United StatesYou 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. It is because of […]
June River Cleanup Float
Looking Glass Riverfront Park 3912 W Herbison Rd, DeWitt, MI, United StatesOur second cleanup for the Looking Glass River will be on June 14th, 2025! The location for the clean up is Looking Glass Riverfront Park (Herbison and Airport) to Lowell Rd. If 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! Be […]
Updates to Michigan’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund Scoring Criteria
Online WebinarPublic 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 […]
Michigan’s Unconventional Response to Hydrilla
Online WebinarMichigan’s Unconventional Response to Hydrilla Hydrilla 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 […]
2025 MiCorps Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Blitz
Statewide MI, United StatesThe 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. Organized by the Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps), Michigan's volunteer lake and stream […]
Biology and Management of Starry Stonewort
Online WebinarJoin 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. Daniel 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 […]
11th Annual Manistee River Clean-up
High Bridge Boat Launch 4311 N High Bridge Rd, Brethren, MI, United StatesAbout 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 […]
2025 Macatawa Water Festival
Kollen Park 240 Kollen Park Dr, Holland, MI, United StatesThe 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. Over 20 community partners and sponsors will come […]
Friends of the Shiawassee River Annual River Cleanup
Friends of the Shiawassee River 538 N Shiawassee St, Corunna, MI, United StatesThis 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 […]