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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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MI Paddle Stewards – Alpena
Duck Park 1198-1100 S 11th Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Clean Boats Clean Waters
Lake Alliance Park 515 Alliance Dr, Potterville, MI, United StatesThe 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. Mid-Michigan CISMA and the MSU mobile boat wash team will be there spreading the Clean, Drain, Dry, Dispose message. Clean off your boat […]
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MI Paddle Stewards – Ellsworth
Ellsworth River Park Bridge St and Rushton Rd, Ellsworth, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Enbridge Line 5: What Every Michigander Needs to Know
Online WebinarFacing competition, declining fossil fuel demand, and weak support in Canada for new pipelines, Enbridge is working overtime to convince Michiganders that we’re dependent on Line 5, but that’s not true. Join us for an expert roundtable on the Line 5 litigation, why the tunnel is a dead end, and how you can get involved. […]
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The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery
Onaway Library 20774 State St, Onaway, MI, United StatesFREE EVENT! GREAT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! 6:30 pm: Come early to see and touch live sea lamprey before the movie!!! Pick up brochures and fun goodies about lamprey and their control. (Courtesy of Hammond Bay Biological Station) 7:00 pm: The Fish Thief movie, followed by questions and answers with researchers from Hammond Bay Biological Station. […]
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