For Businesses
Businesses, institutions, churches and medical facilities all play a role in protecting our local waterways. Check out these housekeeping tips for ways to reduce your contribution to stormwater pollution. You can also contact the GLRC to partner in educating your staff and customers on pollution prevention.
LOCAL EVENTS
Check here for information on local paddling events, river clean-ups, green infrastructure, pollution prevention/recycling, educational seminars, and more!
UPCOMING EVENTS
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​​Red Cedar River Regatta
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Kickoff at McCormick Park, 123 High Street, Williamston
Celebrate the opening of the Red Cedar River Water Trail by joining in a community paddle trip on the Red Cedar River. River enthusiasts who wish to join in the inaugural Red Cedar River Regatta can choose to paddle the entire water trail or one or more of the signature segments. The entire river will have paddlers on it!
Learn more
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2026 Red Cedar River Lunch and Learn
June 23, 2026, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
MSU Library 4th Floor West, Green Room
Discover the latest updates and upcoming developments for the watershed! Register in advance for this event by June 15, 2026, at the link below.
Agenda
11:30 Arrival/Lunch
11:45 Welcome and Opening Remarks - Red Cedar River Stewardship and Recreation Committee Co-Chairs
12:00 Perceptions of the Red Cedar River - Hannah Bey, Autumn Bland, Marinna Guzy, and Aaron Sullivan
12:25 Red Cedar River Water Trail - John Bollman and Ben Borasko
12:50 What's in the Water? Historical Macroinvertebrate Monitoring - Theresa Lark
1:00 Facilitated Discussion: Water Quality, Knowledge Gaps and Priorities in the Watershed - John Paskus
1:25 Wrap Up and Next Steps
1:30 Adjourn
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Conservation Carnival at Lansing Lugnuts
June 28, 2026, 1:05 - 4:05 p.m.
Jackson Field, 505 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI, 48912
The award winning Conservation Carnival returns to Jackson Field on June 28th, 2026! Eaton Conservation District is partnering with the Lansing Lugnuts create a bigger and better Conservation Carnival on June 28th during their Kids’ game! Join GLRC and watch the Lansing Lugnuts take on the Loons, play fun carnival games with a conservation theme, and win prizes! Be sure to "Spot the Pollution" and see how native plants can help reduce stormwater pollution at the GLRC booth. The game kicks off at 1:05 pm. Lucky fans will take home a native wildflower to plant.