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
Red Cedar River Pollinator Corridor Planting Event
Thursday, October 8, 2026, Noon
Near the Rock along the Red Cedar River, Michigan State University Campus
Michigan State University Landscape Services and the Consumers Energy Foundation will celebrate their partnership through the enhancement of the Red Cedar River Pollinator Corridor. Volunteers will assist in planting native pollinator species while recognizing the Foundation's investment in sustainability, water quality, biodiversity, and campus beautification. Landscape Services staff and additional volunteers will be stationed throughout the planting area to assist participants and provide planting guidance.
Red Cedar River Fall Cleanup
Friday, October 16, 2026, 12 - 2:00 p.m.
Riverwalk behind Brody Neighborhood, Michigan State University Campus
Join IPF Landscape Services in protecting one of Michigan State University’s most iconic natural features — the Red Cedar River — during our Red Cedar River Cleanup! This event empowers Spartans to take action and make a visible impact on our campus and community environment.
Volunteers will work together to remove litter and debris along the riverbank, helping to preserve the health of the ecosystem, support local wildlife, and improve the beauty of our shared environment. Landscape Services staff and additional volunteers will be stationed throughout to assist participants and provide guidance. All are welcome to attend and participate. Plant materials, tools, and safety equipment will be provided.
Goat Grazing to Control Invasive Plants
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 12 - 2:00 p.m.
Towar Woods Preserve, 2948 Margate Lane, Haslett MI 48840
Street parking is available. The preserve is located at the end of Margate Lane.
Join Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter, the Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy, and Meridian Township Conservation Corps for a goat grazing to control invasive plants demonstration. Come see goat grazing in action and learn the ins and outs, and pros and cons, of this invasive plant management method. If you'd like to help out with some invasive removal, the Meridian Conservation Corps invites you to stay after the demo and get a chance to tackle some invasive plants yourself. This event is free and open to the public but dogs are not allowed.
Autumn Anew - Keep Our Capital City Beautiful!
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Rotary Park on the Grand River
October, as the leaves transform our Capital City into a vibrant tapestry of colors, we invite you to roll up your sleeves and help us make Michigan's Capital City cleaner, healthier, and a more enjoyable place to live and play! "Autumn Anew - Keep It Beautiful" is a must-attend community-wide event aimed at beautifying our treasured waterways, riverside parks, and adjacent stretches of our prized river trail. We provide everything needed, including trash pickers, garbage bags, Nitrile gloves, snacks, and bottled water. For greater protection and comfort, we encourage you to bring your own work gloves. We also have a limited quantity of kayaks available for FREE for those wanting to steward our waterways.
Coming In Hot: New Invasive Species to be Aware of
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Michigan Nature Association, 2310 Science Pkwy #100, Okemos, MI 48864
Our guest speaker, Dr. Shikha Singh, Jackson County Conservation District - JLW CISMA (Jackson, Lenawee and Washtenaw Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area) Coordinator, will teach us about stiltgrass, mile-a-minute weed, lesser celandine, and others that are on the move in lower Michigan. Learning to prevent, identify, and report these plants is important to help protect our local ecosystems. This event is free and open to the public.
MWEA Watershed and Stormwater Seminar
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, Times TBD
Eagle Eye Conference Center, 15500 Chandler Rd #3, Bath Township
This seminar is held each year to connect Watershed professionals and give updates pertaining to Watershed and Stormwater protection. Topics in previous years have included Stormwater Asset Management Plans, Emerging Changes to Stormwater Rules, Stormwater Quality Controls, Legislative Updates, Groundwater Recharge Projects, and funding.
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