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
Stream Monitoring Identification
May 16, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
C.S. Mott Academic Center, 320 S Main St., Olivet, MI 49076
Join the Eaton Conservation District for their spring stream monitoring as they identify the insects collected from Eaton County streams! Participants will meet in a science classroom in the C.S. Mott Academic Center at The University of Olivet. Teams will work together to sort and count the insect samples to calculate a water quality score for each stream site. All necessary equipment will be provided.
Meridian Garden Club Annual Spring Plant Sale/Native Plant Presentation
May 17, 2025 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Central Park Pavilion, 5151 Marsh Rd, Okemos
Kickstart your garden by shopping for plants grown by members of the Meridian Garden Club. There will be a variety of perennials, which are known to thrive in mid-Michigan, as well as some native plants and houseplants. Garden specialists will be on hand to help customers shop for plants and answer any gardening questions. At 11:00 am, Land Stewardship Coordinator Emma Campbell will talk on native plants and discuss their benefits.
Onsite Septic Systems and Septic Replacement Loan Program
May 21, 2025 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Virtual
More than 1.3 million homes and businesses in Michigan depend on septic systems to treat wastewater. If not maintained, failing septic systems can contaminate groundwater and harm the environment by releasing bacteria, viruses, and household toxics to local waterways. This informative session will cover septic system operation and maintenance practices and steps to take if you have a septic system problem. This session will also include an update on the Michigan Septic Loan Replacement Program.
Lansing Lugnuts Conservation Carnival
June 1, 2025, 1:05 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.
Jackson Field, 505 East Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
Eaton Conservation District is partnering with the Lansing Lugnuts and the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts to bring a Conservation Carnival to Jackson Field on June 1st! Visit with GLRC on the concourse, watch the Lugnuts take on the Beloit Sky Carp, and play fun carnival games with a conservation theme! The game kicks off at 1:05 pm. Lucky fans will take home a native wildflower to plant. Buy your ticket at the link below.
Lansing River Trail and Rivers Cleanup
June 7, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
Michigan Waterways Stewards hosts their fifth community-wide, Lansing Rivers and River Trail Cleanup. The day will include stewardship activities in the morning, then after there will be hospitality, recreation, entertainment, and environmental education exhibitors. This will be their largest cleanup event with more activities and special events planned than ever before, unveiling community spirit and civic pride. This event also includes FREE admission to Potter Park Zoo for all volunteers and two park beautification projects: Cherry Hill Park and Kruger's Landing.
How to Build A Rain Garden Workshop for Beginners
June 10, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Windsor Room, 139 Bridge St, Dimondale, MI 48821
Join the GLRC and MSU Extension's beginning gardening workshop to create your own rain garden. You'll help prevent flooding, attract pollinators and reduce stormwater pollution. Discover techniques and get plant selection tips along with a handbook. Participants will walk to a nearby a rain garden for a tour. This workshop is free and open to the public with limited space available, register today!
Eaton County Recycle-Palooza
August 9, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Charlotte, MI location TBD
Eaton County residents have the opportunity to responsibly dispose and/or recycle your household hazardous waste, electronics, and tires at this event. No Freon containing items, large appliances, latex-based paints, medications, or batteries will be accepted.. Registration with the Eaton County Department of Resource Recovery is required, with the location released upon completion of registration.