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
Eaton Conservation District Summit on Lesser Celandine
Tuesday, May 23rd from 10-11:30 a.m. virtually or in-person, Delta Township Administration Building
Eaton Conservation District is co-hosting a Summit to discuss lesser celandine, an aggressive invasive species that is rapidly outcompeting native spring ephemeral wildflowers on the Grand River and beyond, in partnership with Michigan State University, Mid-Michigan CISMA, Delta Township Parks Department, and Lansing Area Neighborhood Ecology.
Register for in-person summit here
Register for virtual summit here
Recycling Fever in Charlotte
Sat, June 10, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Charlotte
Registration required, register for the event by Wednesday, June 7th here.
This event accepts electronics and household hazardous waste for private residents of Eaton County.
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Free Fishing Weekend
June 10th and 11th, 2023
All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes waters for all species of fish.
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Annual Native Plant Sale
Saturday, June 10th, 2023
10 -11 a.m. - Tour 'n Talk with with Ben Crocker, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Browse 'n Buy Native Plants
Woldumar Nature Center, 5739 Old Lansing Rd, Lansing, MI 48917
Join us at 10am to hear a talk by a Ben Crocker about Garden Ecology and how you can create biodiversity and ecosystem services in your landscape. Get expert advise and shop a broad selection of native plants including prairie and woodland varieties this year, starting at 11am.
Lansing Rivers and River Trail Cleanup
Saturday, June 10th, 2023*
*Opportunities available on June 8th, 9th and 10th if needed
All equipment, food, drink, and other hospitality provided.
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Medicine Collection in Meridian Township
Sat, June 17 and July 15, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Marketplace on the Green, 1995 Central Park Drive, Okemos, MI 48864
Remove old medicines from bottles/blister packs and place in ziplock bag. Keep controlled medications in original containers, cross off name.
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Recycle Palooza in Charlotte
Sat, August 12, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Charlotte
Registration required, register for the event by Wednesday, August 9th here.
This event accepts electronics, household hazardous waste, and tires for private residents of Eaton County.
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Lansing Rivers and River Trail Cleanup
Friday, September 22, 2023*
*Opportunities available on September 20th, 21st and 22nd if needed
All equipment, food, drink, and other hospitality provided.
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