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
Spring Collection Clinton County
May 4, 2024, 9 a.m. -- 2:00 p.m.
St. Johns, MI (for Clinton County residents only, location announced upon registration)
Registration opened February 1, 2024 and will be available until one week prior to the event. Recycling opportunities include electronics like computer accessories, cell phones, and most things with cords ($10 fee for television and computer monitors); household hazardous waste like automotive fluids, cleaners, flammables, oil based paints, pesticides and herbicides; farm and landscaping chemicals; car and light truck tires (limit of 10); and unwanted and expired medications.
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Adopt A River
May 11, 2024, 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing, MI 48933
Join the community for the annual Adopt a River! Adopt a River was started by BWL in 1994 to restore pride in one of our area’s great natural resources. The event encourages businesses, unions, schools and civic groups to adopt sections of the Grand and Red Cedar rivers and to keep their banks and nearby areas clean and free from litter.
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Forestry Consultation Workshop
May 14, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
St. Johns Park, St. Johns, MI 48879
For the third year, the Clinton CD is offering opportunity for a FREE 2-hour consolation with a certified forester to the Clinton County residents who are not actively managing 5+ acres of timber. At the workshop you will hear from the foresters about why managing your forest is important, what they do, and take a short walk through the woods to learn some tree species. You will also hear from a landowner that has been managing their woods for 20+ years and how it has benefited them. After the workshop you can then sign up for a free 2-hour consultation. It is a first-come first-serve event, so those that attend the workshop will have priority to the consultations. We will open it up to others after the workshop.
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Spring Clean-up Eaton County
May 18, 2024, 9 a.m. -- 2:00 p.m.
Delta Township, MI (for Eaton County residents only, location announced upon registration)
Registration opened March 15, 2024 at 12:00 pm and will be available until the Wednesday prior to the date of the event at 12:00 pm or until maximum participant capacity is reached. Recycling opportunities include electronics like computer accessories, cell phones, and most things with cords; household hazardous waste like automotive fluids, cleaners, flammables, oil based paints, pesticides and herbicides; yard waste; and scrap metal.
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Lansing Rivers and River Trail Cleanup
June 1, 2024, 10 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m.
Headquarters at Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
You won’t want to miss out on this event. Each volunteer will receive FREE same-day admission to Potter Park Zoo, River Angel and Love Our Waterways stickers, and discounted offers for River Town Adventure canoe and kayak rentals. Later in the day, between 1PM - 3PM, an inflatable bouncy pad and slide will be available for our younger volunteers. Additionally, there will be fly fishing casting and fly tying demonstrations and lessons provided by Red Cedar Fly Fishers.
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Recycling Fever Eaton County
June 15, 2024, 9 a.m. -- 2:00 p.m.
Charlotte, MI (for Eaton County residents only, location announced upon registration)
Registration opened March 15, 2023 at 12:00 pm and will be available until the Wednesday prior to the date of the event at 12:00 pm or until maximum participant capacity is reached. Recycling opportunities include electronics like computer accessories, cell phones, and most things with cords; household hazardous waste like automotive fluids, cleaners, flammables, oil based paints, pesticides and herbicides; and tires, with a limit of 10 per vehicle.
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Recycling Fever Eaton County
August 10, 2024, 9 a.m. -- 1:00 p.m.
Charlotte, MI (for Eaton County residents only, location announced upon registration)
Registration opened March 15, 2024 at 12:00 pm and will be available until the Wednesday prior to the date of the event at 12:00 pm or until maximum participant capacity is reached. Recycling opportunities include electronics like computer accessories, cell phones, and most things with cords; household hazardous waste like automotive fluids, cleaners, flammables, oil based paints, pesticides and herbicides; and tires, with a limit of 10 per vehicle.
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