BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//MI Water Stewardship - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:MI Water Stewardship
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MI Water Stewardship
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Detroit
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T184611
CREATED:20260129T162823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T162823Z
UID:10000647-1774702800-1774710000@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Blue Water River Walk Winter Woody Workday
DESCRIPTION:St. Clair County Parks’ wetland project at the south end of the Blue Water River Walk was designed to provide wet prairie habitat for pollinators\, amphibians\, birds and other wildlife. The problem is that woody species want it to be a thicket! \nHelp us keep this project a haven for turtles\, fish\, and waterlilies by joining us to remove invasive shrubs and trees. \nBring your favorite work gloves and hand pruning tools; we’ll have extra if you don’t have your own. Dress for the weather in clothing that can get wet\, muddy or snagged. All ages and abilities welcome – we can modify tasks to suit abilities. \nThese events are co-hosted with St. Clair County Parks & Recreation Commission and Lake St. Clair CISMA. \nThis workday is approved for two Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) pesticide applicator re-certification credits. Pesticide applicators should bring their applicator number to the workday and will choose to apply credits to categories 2\, 3B\, 6\, or Commercial Core. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/blue-water-river-walk-winter-woody-workday-3/
LOCATION:Blue Water River Walk County Park\, 2210 Military St\, Port Huron\, MI\, 48060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://miwaterstewardship.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Winter-Woody-Workdays-Blue-Water-River-Walk.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the St. Clair River":MAILTO:sheri@scriver.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T184611
CREATED:20260129T162716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T162716Z
UID:10000646-1772283600-1772290800@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Blue Water River Walk Winter Woody Workday
DESCRIPTION:St. Clair County Parks’ wetland project at the south end of the Blue Water River Walk was designed to provide wet prairie habitat for pollinators\, amphibians\, birds and other wildlife. The problem is that woody species want it to be a thicket! \nHelp us keep this project a haven for turtles\, fish\, and waterlilies by joining us to remove invasive shrubs and trees. \nBring your favorite work gloves and hand pruning tools; we’ll have extra if you don’t have your own. Dress for the weather in clothing that can get wet\, muddy or snagged. All ages and abilities welcome – we can modify tasks to suit abilities. \nThese events are co-hosted with St. Clair County Parks & Recreation Commission and Lake St. Clair CISMA. \nThis workday is approved for two Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) pesticide applicator re-certification credits. Pesticide applicators should bring their applicator number to the workday and will choose to apply credits to categories 2\, 3B\, 6\, or Commercial Core. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/blue-water-river-walk-winter-woody-workday-2/
LOCATION:Blue Water River Walk County Park\, 2210 Military St\, Port Huron\, MI\, 48060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://miwaterstewardship.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Winter-Woody-Workdays-Blue-Water-River-Walk.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the St. Clair River":MAILTO:sheri@scriver.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T184611
CREATED:20260112T162847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T162847Z
UID:10000634-1769864400-1769871600@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Blue Water River Walk Winter Woody Workday
DESCRIPTION:St. Clair County Parks’ wetland project at the south end of the Blue Water River Walk was designed to provide wet prairie habitat for pollinators\, amphibians\, birds and other wildlife. The problem is that woody species want it to be a thicket! \nHelp us keep this project a haven for turtles\, fish\, and waterlilies by joining us to remove invasive shrubs and trees. \nBring your favorite work gloves and hand pruning tools; we’ll have extra if you don’t have your own. Dress for the weather in clothing that can get wet\, muddy or snagged. All ages and abilities welcome – we can modify tasks to suit abilities. \nThese events are co-hosted with St. Clair County Parks & Recreation Commission and Lake St. Clair CISMA. \nThis workday is approved for two Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) pesticide applicator re-certification credits. Pesticide applicators should bring their applicator number to the workday and will choose to apply credits to categories 2\, 3B\, 6\, or Commercial Core. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/blue-water-river-walk-winter-woody-workday/
LOCATION:Blue Water River Walk County Park\, 2210 Military St\, Port Huron\, MI\, 48060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://miwaterstewardship.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Winter-Woody-Workdays-Blue-Water-River-Walk.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the St. Clair River":MAILTO:sheri@scriver.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T184611
CREATED:20260112T161757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T161757Z
UID:10000633-1769853600-1769868000@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:2026 Winter Stonefly Search FOTSCR
DESCRIPTION:Rivers are full of life\, even in the depths of winter! \nTogether with the St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission\, we invite you to join us as we enter streams on a hunt for the elusive winter stonefly. These tiny insects\, equipped with a natural-antifreeze\, spend most of their lives as nymphs in the water and emerge as adults in winter when predators are mostly inactive. \nStonefly nymphs are very sensitive to water pollution\, prefer cool\, high-oxygen water\, and will not tolerate unhealthy conditions. When we find them thriving in a stream or river\, it’s a sign of good water quality. \nWe’re planning to survey the Belle River to look for this thriving cold-weather creature.  Meet us at Columbus County Park\, main lodge\, located at 1670 Bauman Rd in Columbus Township. No experience necessary to participate! We provide all the tools needed. You bring your warm winter gear\, and boots or waders. \nRegistration is required to participate in the Stonefly Search. Let us know you plan to attend by emailing our Education Manager\, Melissa\, at melissa@scriver.org. Once registered\, you will be contacted with further details about a location\, you Stream Team captain\, and wader requests. \nThank you to St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission for being a proud partner and co-host of Winter Stonefly Search.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/2026-winter-stonefly-search-fotscr/
LOCATION:Columbus County Park\, 1670 Bauman Rd\, Columbus\, MI\, 48063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stream Monitoring
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://miwaterstewardship.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-FOTSCR-Winter-Stonefly-Search.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the St. Clair River":MAILTO:sheri@scriver.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T184611
CREATED:20250716T162650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T162650Z
UID:10000565-1758789000-1758819600@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:St. Clair River Area of Concern Symposium
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you to our “St. Clair River Area of Concern Symposium: Bridging Gaps” on Thursday\, September 25\, 2025. This is a must-attend event for all who live\, work\, or play in the St. Clair River watershed! This symposium will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton\, located under the Blue Water Bridges along the St. Clair River in Port Huron. We are bringing together agencies and individuals working across borders of the St Clair River to share updates\, exchange ideas\, and collaborate on restoring and protecting our region’s waters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis binational conference offers a unique opportunity for stakeholders from both nations to continue their commitment to restoring and protecting the St. Clair River. Together\, we will explore innovative strategies to enhance the watershed’s environmental\, economic\, and cultural values. \nJoin us as we reflect on the binational collaborative progress of the river since its designation as a Great Lakes Area of Concern in 1986\, and look forward to the work yet-to-come. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSymposium Highlights:\nCelebrate Success: Reflect on decades of joint environmental management by the U.S. and Canada. \nPlan the Future: Help chart a sustainable course for the St. Clair River’s ongoing protection and restoration. \nLearn and Engage: Listen to panelist’s presentations that focus on specific monitoring\, restoration\, and protection efforts. \nTickets:\n$35 June 25 – Aug 15 / $40  Aug 16 – 31. Ticket sales close Aug 31. There are 110 seats available.  A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for all registered attendees. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/st-clair-river-area-of-concern-symposium/
LOCATION:Double Tree by Hilton Port Huron\, 800 Harker St\, Port Huron\, MI\, 48060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://miwaterstewardship.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/FOTSCR-BiNational-Symposium-2025.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the St. Clair River":MAILTO:sheri@scriver.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T184611
CREATED:20250714T191806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T191936Z
UID:10000561-1755712800-1755716400@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Wetland Wanderings
DESCRIPTION:Get your hands in the mud and boots in the water with us on August 20 from 6pm-7pm at The Wetlands @ Blue Water River Walk County Park! This urban park is full of life and we’re digging in to find the insects\, snails\, and clams that tell us about the health of these wetlands. \nEvent details here: https://www.porthuronrec.com/nature…/wetland-wanderings \nMeet us at the pavilion at the south end of the Blue Water River Walk. Parking is at the Bean Dock\, 2200 Military Street\, Port Huron. \nThis event is free. Register here: https://www.porthuronrec.com/nature…/wetland-wanderings \nQuestions? Email Melissa\, Education Manager\, at melissa@scriver.org.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/wetland-wanderings/
LOCATION:Wetlands County Park\, 2200 Military St\, Port Huron\, MI\, 48060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://miwaterstewardship.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Wetland-Wanderings-FOTSCR.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the St. Clair River":MAILTO:sheri@scriver.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T184611
CREATED:20250402T152246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T152246Z
UID:10000493-1744977600-1744984800@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Raingarden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the St. Clair River: Raingarden Workday \nWe need your help to plant native shrubs in a Port Huron Township Community Rain Garden!  This garden helps absorb rainwater\, prevent flooding\, and create a beautiful habitat for birds and pollinators. Let’s dig in together and make a difference! \nJoin us on Friday\, April 18 from 12-2pm at the Buckingham Rain Garden located at 4602 Buckingham Drive off West Water Street in Port Huron Township. \nNo experience? No problem! We’ll provide guidance and all the plants. Just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to get your hands a little dirty!  \nQuestions? Contact Lynnea McFadden at Lynnea@scriver.org. \nLearn more and sign up to attend HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/raingarden-workday/
LOCATION:Buckingham Rain Garden\, 4602 Buckingham Dr\, Port Huron\, MI\, 48060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Planting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://miwaterstewardship.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FOTSCR-Raingarden-Workday.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the St. Clair River":MAILTO:sheri@scriver.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250410T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250410T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T184611
CREATED:20250314T150714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T150714Z
UID:10000483-1744306200-1744313400@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:River Bash 2025: A Benefit on the Banks of the Black River
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the St. Clair River is proud to present its 3rd annual fundraiser\, “River Bash: A benefit on the banks of the Black River”. \nThis celebration-style event\, held around Earth Day every year\, is about coming together to celebrate\, protect\, and restore the rivers\, parks\, and trails we all love. The event includes catered strolling dinner and cash bar\, live music by the band Still Running\, Environmental Excellence Awards\, an auction and raffle\, and a selfie station with our baby sturgeon. \nThursday\, April 10\, 2025\nPort Huron Yacht Club\, 212 Quay Street\, Port Huron\nRiver Bash attire is casual\nDoors open at 5:30 pm with live music\, strolling dinner and cash bar \nProgram begins at 6:30 pm \nSeating is limited\, so act fast to secure your tickets. Last year\, River Bash SOLD OUT! We look forward to seeing you! \nAll proceeds support Friends of the St. Clair River’s mission and year-round conservation and education programs. For event questions\, or to donate an auction item\, or for sponsorship opportunities\, contact Sheri Faust\, Executive Director\, at (810) 730-5998 or sheri@scriver.org.\n\nIndividual tickets are $50 and can be purchased HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/river-bash-2025-a-benefit-on-the-banks-of-the-black-river/
LOCATION:Port Huron Yacht Club\, 212 Quay St\, Port Huron\, MI\, 48060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://miwaterstewardship.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/River-Bash-2025.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the St. Clair River":MAILTO:sheri@scriver.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240818T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T184611
CREATED:20240815T182306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T182334Z
UID:10000392-1723982400-1724007600@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Friends of the St. Clair River: Float Down Keep It Clean
DESCRIPTION:Float Down is an opportunity to celebrate our stunningly turquoise river while protecting its valuable drinking water and fish habitat! \nWe are asking floaters and spectators to contain and pick up their trash and dispose of it properly. With the support and efforts of many\, we want to lessen the amount of garbage the yearly event leaves behind. Floaters and spectators interested in helping can: \n\nTake a mesh bag with you to contain your garbage.\nPlace a Keep It Clean yard sign on your St. Clair River property.\nSign up to be a Keep It Clean volunteer.\n\nThe St. Clair River is 40 miles of natural beauty and valuable drinking water. The river provides unlimited recreational opportunities while supporting endangered species like lake sturgeon\, mudpuppies\, madtoms\, mooneyes\, and mussels. We all have a responsibility to protect and celebrate this precious resource. \nFor more information about the Keep It Clean campaign\, contact Sheri Faust at info@scriver.org.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/friends-of-the-st-clair-river-float-down-keep-it-clean/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Beach\, 3550 Gratiot Ave\, Port Huron\, MI\, 48060\, United States
CATEGORIES:River Clean Up
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://miwaterstewardship.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FOTSCR-Float-Down-Keep-It-Clean.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the St. Clair River":MAILTO:sheri@scriver.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T184611
CREATED:20240513T191104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T191104Z
UID:10000370-1717236000-1717254000@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Sturgeon Fest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Did you know fish six feet long and one hundred years old are swimming Lake Huron\, the St. Clair River and Lake St. Clair? There are fewer Lake sturgeon today than a century ago because they’re a threatened species\, but of the sturgeon still roaming the Great Lakes\, most of them are in the St. Clair River. Over 10\,000 Lake Sturgeon call underneath the Blue Water Bridges home which makes it possible to see these gentle giants at our Blue Water Sturgeon Festival! \nVisitors can experience a close encounter with the Great Lakes’ largest fish with a live sturgeon touch tank\, hands-on activities\, workshops\, Native American drum ceremony\, food\, music and more. Festival parking\, admission and activities are free. \nSturgeon Festival also offers an exclusive experience with these giants aboard Port Huron’s premier sightseeing boat\, The Huron Lady. Throughout this expertly narrated cruise\, you can ask questions to the biologists who study Lake Sturgeon\, learn about the latest Great Lakes sturgeon research\, and watch live sturgeon research activities under the Blue Water Bridges. The Huron Lady Sturgeon Cruises are at 11am and 1pm\, and tickets are available at huronlady.com. \nAffectionately known as the “Gentle Giant of the Great Lakes”\, Lake Sturgeon are phenomenal to see up close. They can weigh up to 150 pounds\, grow over 7 feet\, and live over 100 years. Once on the brink of extinction and added to Michigan’s Threatened Species list\, Lake Sturgeon are making a comeback and have become a spotlight species for the habitat restoration work completed in the St. Clair River. \nSince the Sturgeon Festival was hatched in 2014\, Friends of the St. Clair River has been highlighting the fascinating story of this ancient fish – a mascot for the Great Lakes recovery. The Blue Water Sturgeon Festival is our largest annual fundraiser and funds raised during the festival support our education and conservation programs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT CONSIDERATIONS \n\nLighthouse Park is smoke-free\nBring cash for food and merchandise\, there is no ATM on-site\nLighthouse Climb tickets are $5 and can be purchased on-site from the Port Huron Museum\nLighthouse Park and Beach are open. The Lighthouse Beach parking lot charge is $5
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/sturgeon-fest-2024/
LOCATION:Fort Gratiot Lighthouse Park\, 2802 Omar St\, Port Huron\, MI\, 48060\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://miwaterstewardship.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sturgeon-Fest-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the St. Clair River":MAILTO:sheri@scriver.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T184611
CREATED:20240222T134218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T134315Z
UID:10000358-1708768800-1708776000@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday at Blue Water River Walk
DESCRIPTION:St. Clair County Parks’ wetland project at the south end of the River Walk was designed to provide wet prairie habitat for pollinators\, amphibians\, birds\, and other wildlife. The problem is\, woody species want it to be a thicket! \nHelp us keep this project a haven for turtles\, fish\, and waterlilies by joining us on Saturday\, February 24th to remove invasive shrubs and trees. Bring your favorite work gloves and hand-pruning tools; we’ll have extra if you don’t have your own. Meet us at the south entrance of the park at 2210 Military Street. Dress for the weather in clothing that can get wet\, muddy\, or snagged. \nAll ages and abilities are welcome. Contact brooke@scriver.org or klyons@stclaircounty.org for more information.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/stewardship-saturday-at-blue-water-river-walk-county-park/
LOCATION:Blue Water River Walk County Park\, 2210 Military St\, Port Huron\, MI\, 48060\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://miwaterstewardship.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Friends-of-St-Clair-Stewardship-Saturday.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the St. Clair River":MAILTO:sheri@scriver.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR