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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 Day
September 8, 2024, 12 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m.

McCormick Park, 123 High St, Williamston, MI 48895

Join GLRC at the 2nd annual Red Cedar River Day to discover more about the Red Cedar River Water Trail and its natural beauty. Experienced and first-time paddlers are encouraged to participate. Kayak rentals available at the Park along with food, music, education and fun for all ages.

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Lansing Rivers & River Trail Cleanup

September 21, 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Event headquarters Potter Park Zoo

Join Michigan Waterways Stewards for a day stewardship, hospitality, recreation, and entertainment. It’s more than stewardship, it’s a celebration of community. Enjoy a picnic at Potter Park Zoo from 1:00-3:00 PM.

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Fall Electronics Recycling Day & Coat Collection

September 21, 2024, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Meridian Mall, 1982 W Grand River Ave, Okemos, Michigan 48864

Join the Meridian Green Team at the Meridian Mall on September 21 to recycle your electronics, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, small refrigerators/Freezers, and coats, snow pants, boots, and shoes (new and gently-used only).

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Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter Native Michigan Plant Sale
September 21, 2024, 11 a.m. -- 2:00 p.m.

Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing, MI 48910

A wide selection of perennial wildflowers, grasses/sedges, trees and shrubs grown by Bendy Stem Farm will be available for purchase. Owner Ben Crocker will be on site to help answer your native plant questions as well as many experienced Wild Ones members. Native plants support birds, butterflies and pollinators. Add some to your landscape and watch it come to life! WORCC Chapter members will get a 10% discount on plant purchases.

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MSU Red Cedar River Cleanup

September 27th, 2024 at 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Start at 1150 Kalamazoo St, East Lansing, MI 48823

Join MSU Landscape Services Help MSU clean the Red Cedar River. Begin at Fisheries (Kalamazoo Substation) near the Harrison Bridge to the West. Parking available in Ramp #4.

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