Freshwater Science Webinar
Online WebinarFreshwater Science: Advancing Stormwater Management at Great Lakes Marinas with Green Infrastructure Stormwater runoff carries pollution from land into nearby bodies of water, a phenomenon made worse by more frequent and severe storms due to climate change. Meanwhile, marinas on the Great Lakes can release pollutants — oil, grease, antifreeze, and boat paint — and […]
Troubled Water Film Screening
The Garden Theater 301 Main St, Frankfort, MI, United StatesJoin the Groundwork Center, For Love of Water, and Oil & Water Don't Mix on Friday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden Theater in Frankfort for the highly anticipated Great Lakes adventure-conservation film Troubled Water. The screening will be followed by a question-and-answer session with actors and filmmakers William Wright and Chris Yahanda and the staff of the host organizations. Troubled […]
Algae 101 Webinar
Online WebinarWhat's the deal with algae? Join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a FREE webinar all about algae, the tiny living things at the foundation of aquatic food webs. Learn about algae’s vital role in aquatic ecosystems and get to know didymo, cladophora, and other types of algae that cause problems here in Michigan. To […]
Muskegon River Trash Bash 2024
Multiple Locations Muskegon, MIThe Muskegon River Trash Bash is an annual family-friendly cleanup event that hopes to encourage residents and visitors of all ages to pitch in to protect the river, its tributaries, and the thousands of acres of land that surround it. The watershed covers approximately 2,725 square miles, includes 94 connecting streams, and travels over 216 […]
Invasive Plant Patrol – Nelson Woods
Little Forks Conservancy is looking for volunteers to help improve the environment for native species at our Nelson Woods property. This is our newest acquisition that we are currently developing into a nature preserve for the public to enjoy! You can be part of the effort to improve and protect this soon-to-be preserve by joining […]
Recycle Palooza 2024
Location released upon completion of registration. Charlotte, MIRecycle Palooza 2024 will be held in Charlotte on Saturday, August 10th from 9am-1pm. Eaton County residents are welcome to participate. There is no cost for this event, though a donation of $10 for TVs and monitors is strongly suggested. Registration for this event is required. You may register until August 7, 2024. After registration […]
Aquatic Invasive Species Webinar
Online WebinarThis edition of The Current Webinar Series will focus on a topic on a lot of our minds this summer - Aquatic Invasive Species. This webinar will feature Greg Conover with the Mississippi River Basin Regional Panel, Taaja Tucker-Silva with the Great Lakes Commission and Stuart Carlton with Purdue and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant. We will […]
Belle Isle Cleanup
Belle Isle Aquarium 3 Inselruhe Ave, Detroit, MI, United StatesIn partnership with the Belle Isle Conservancy and their Keep Belle Isle Beautiful initiative, Friends of the Detroit River will be hosting a cleanup on the canals of Belle Isle. Some kayaks will be provided on a first come basis, otherwise participants are encouraged to bring their own. If you prefer to cleanup on land, […]
Friends of the St. Clair River: Float Down Keep It Clean
Lighthouse Beach 3550 Gratiot Ave, Port Huron, MI, United StatesFloat Down is an opportunity to celebrate our stunningly turquoise river while protecting its valuable drinking water and fish habitat! We 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 […]
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 […]