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| | | Group Name: Gvsu Annis Water Resources InstituteContact: John Koches Contact Address: 740 W. Shoreline Drive Muskegon, Michigan 49441 Contact Phone: 616-331-3749 Contact Email: kochesj@gvsu.eduActivity:Other Description: GVSU-AWRI prepares watershed management plans, maps, and decision support systems for watershed groups and communities.
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| | | Group Name: Four-Township Water Resources Council, IncContact: Dr. Kenneth M. Kornheiser Contact Address: Po Box 634 Richland, Michigan 49083 Contact Phone: 269-664-4426 Contact Email: ftwrc@aol.comURL: http://www.ftwrc.orgActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: Our mission is to assist in the development and implementation of land use strategies that retain the rural environment currently enjoyed by township residents, protecting lakes, streams, drinking water, agriculture and open spaces. Number of Volunteers: 15
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| | | Group Name: Cisco Land Trust (Clt)Contact: David Marut Contact Address: 43W921 Old Midlothian Turnpike Elburn, Illinois 60119 Contact Phone: 630-476-2491 Contact Email: clt@ciscolandtrust.orgURL: http://www.ciscolandtrust.orgActivity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description: In 2003, the Cisco Land Trust acquired one-quarter of riverfront and 40 acres of forestland with the intention of restoring this unique Northwoods setting to its natural beauty while supporting a healthy ecosystem. Number of Volunteers: 5
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| | | Group Name: Kalamazoo River Cleanup CoalitionContact: Gary L. Wager Contact Address: 2319 Amherst Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008 Contact Phone: 269-598-6274 Contact Email: gwager@chartermi.netURL: http://www.kalrivercleanup.orgActivity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description:KRCC is a 501 c 3 organization formed in the spring of 2007 to oppose EPA plan to dump PCB-contaminated river sediments, dredged from Plainwell Superfund cleanup site, into former papermill site in residential neighborhood in Kalamazoo.
An alternate disposal plan was developed due to our grass roots political opposition.
Since then, KRCC has initiated and attended meetings with EPA and Responsible Parties (RPs) and other stakeholders, such as the City of Kalamazoo, in an effort to provide transp ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 50
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| | | Group Name: Grand River Environmental Action TeamContact: Jim Seitz Contact Address: Po Box 223 Jackson,, Michigan 49204 Contact Phone: 517-416-4234 Contact Email: grand@great-mi.orgURL: http://www.great-mi.orgActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: The mission of GREAT is to promote the protection and preservation of the Grand River Watershed through activities and educational programs. Number of Volunteers: 137
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| | | Group Name: PettyTrustContact: Petty Trust Contact Address: 18570 Framingham Southfield, Michigan Contact Email: PettyEstates@aol.comActivity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description: Land Conservation
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| | | Group Name: Paw Paw Lake Association, Inc.Contact: Ray Dlouhy; Don Garnett; Martha Garnett; Charles Pater; Delavan Sipes Contact Address: P.O. Box 206 Watervliet, Michigan 49098 Contact Phone: 269 468 3303 Contact Email: delavan@cybersol.comActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description:Paw Paw Lake Association volunteers collect baseline values for spring phosphorous, Secchi transparency, and rain and lake level. We have a complete Davis weather station connected to a data logger and a computer. Downloaded data is provided to the company guiding our Watershed Management Program. We also provide a volunteer and a pontoon boat for use by the company for water sampling, dissolved oxygen, pH, algae samples, etc., . In addition, volunteers with some additional training will be maki ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 24
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| | | Group Name: East Michigan Environmental Action CouncilContact: Diana Seales Contact Address: 81 E. Canfield, #4500 Detroit, Michigan 48221 Contact Phone: 248-258-5188 Contact Email: emeac@aol.comURL: http://www.emeac.org/Activity:Education Project/Program Description: Founded in 1970, the Council is an active supporter of the Michigan Natural Rivers Program. It is active in development and implementation of Remedial Action Plans for the following rivers: Rouge, Detroit, Clinton, and Raisin. It also serves on advisory committees for watershed planning efforts.
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| | | Group Name: Crystal Lake & Watershed Association (Clwa)Contact: Dr. Stacy L. Daniels Contact Address: 999 Crystal Drive Frankfort, 49635 Contact Phone: 231/352-7043 Contact Email: stacydan@chartermi.netURL: http://www.CLWA.usActivity:Other Description:The CLWA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. CLWA's four-part "mission" is: 1. Protect and promote the natural qualities of Crystal Lake and its surrounding Watershed. 2. Preserve for future generations the beauty and recreational resources of Crystal Lake and its watershed. 3. Engage in water-quality monitoring, educational programs, promotion of harmonious land development, and promotion of the safe use of Crystal Lake. 4. Advocate and ensure the continued aesthetic beauty and environmental ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: Membership of ~1,000 riparian and non-riparian property owners.
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| | | Group Name: Augusta Creek Watershed AssociationContact: Wes Knollenberg Contact Address: 11709 Letchs Ln. Delton, Michigan 49046 Contact Phone: 269-671-4547 Contact Email: ecovision2@tds.netURL: http://www.kbs.msu.edu/ACWA/INDEX.HTMActivity:Education Project/Program Description: To preserve, protect and enhance the Augusta Creek Watershed environment, as well as promote water quality and sustainable management of Watershed resources. The ACWA sponsors environmental education programs, monitors development in and around the watershed, publishes a newsletter, promotes wildlife habitat improvement projects and maintains a covered bridge as an environmental education site. See website at http://kbs.msu.edu/acwa Number of Volunteers: 50
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| | | Group Name: Gratiot Lake ConservancyContact: Bonnie Hay Contact Address: Po Box 310 Mohawk, Michigan 49950 Contact Phone: 9063375476 Contact Email: belh@verizon.netURL: http://www.MLSWA.org/Gratiot-Lake-1508/Activity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description:Gratiot Lake Conservancy has conserved 307 acres bordering Gratiot Lake including 10,000 feet of shoreline. An important mission of GLC is to conserve and protect Gratiot Lake and the land within the Gratiot Lake watershed. We host student groups studying aquatic ecology.The Noblet Field Station at the preserve is a staging area for many of the Conservancy's activities. We have a newsletter and education programs for the public to inform about the ecology of the area and environmental stewardshi ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 35
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| | | Group Name: Chippewa Watershed ConservancyContact: Stan Lilley Contact Address: Po Box 896 Mt Pleasant, Michigan 48804 Contact Phone: 989-644-5045 Contact Email: info@chippewawatershedconservancy.orgURL: http://www.chippewawatershedconservancy.orgActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: Chippewa Watershed Conservancy seeks to preserve and protect the natural environment within the watershed of Chippewa River. Chippewa Watershed Conservancy intends to pursue these ends through public education, cooperative management strategies, conservation easements, and land acquisition. Number of Volunteers: 40
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| | | Group Name: Superior Watershed PartnershipContact: Mr. Carl Lindquist Contact Address: 1030 Wright Street Marquette, Michigan 49855 Contact Phone: 906-228-6095 Contact Email: carl@superiorwatersheds.orgURL: http://www.superiorwatersheds.orgActivity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description:The Superior Watershed Partnership is a nationally recognized 501c3 non-profit organization and a regional leader in Great Lakes protection and restoration. Our service area includes the Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron Watersheds in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Superior Watershed Partnership works to protect and improve the natural resources of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on a watershed basis; by promoting responsible individual and community actions that ensure a sustai ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: (varies)
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| | | Group Name: Superior Watershed PartnershipContact: Mr. Carl Lindquist Contact Address: 1030 Wright Street Marquette, Michigan 49855 Contact Phone: 906-228-6095 Contact Email: carl@superiorwatersheds.orgURL: http://www.superiorwatersheds.orgActivity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description:The Superior Watershed Partnership is a nationally recognized 501c3 non-profit organization and a regional leader in Great Lakes protection and restoration. Our service area includes the Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron Watersheds in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Superior Watershed Partnership works to protect and improve the natural resources of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on a watershed basis; by promoting responsible individual and community actions that ensure a sustai ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: (varies)
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| | | Group Name: Flint River Watershed CoalitionContact: Rebecca Fedewa Contact Address: 432 N. Saginaw St., Suite 238 Flint, Michigan 48502 Contact Phone: 810-767-6490 Contact Email: rfedewa@flintriver.orgURL: http://www.flintriver.orgActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: The Coalition serves as a forum for all interested parties and provides comprehensive river resources management services and education to protect, preserve and improve the Flint River ecosystem and its watershed for the benefit of plants, animals, individuals, businesses, governments, and organizations. This includes activities such as river cleanups, stream monitoring, public presentations, etc. Number of Volunteers: 350
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| | | Group Name: Pigeon River Watershed Water Quality Monitoring ProjectContact: Neil Macdonald; Rick Rediske Contact Address: Grand Valley State University Dept. Of Biology, 245 Padnos Hall Allendale, Michigan 49401 Contact Phone: 616-331-2697 Contact Email: macdonan@gvsu.eduActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: The Pigeon River Watershed Water Quality Monitoring Project covers specific water quality problems and trends in the Pigeon River watershed of western Ottawa County, Michigan. Our project is intended to support community efforts to protect and restore the Pigeon River through Section 319 of the Clean Water Act and other local and state efforts and volunteer activities. Number of Volunteers: 15-24 per year
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| | | Group Name: Spruce Up Croswell - Black River Watershed Clean-UpContact: Joyce Ann Smith Contact Address: 87 North Howard Ave, Suite#1 Croswell, Michigan 48422 Contact Phone: 989-550-2887 Contact Email: mainstre@greatlakes.netActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Annual clean-up and removal of debris from the Black River which flows through the City of Croswell. Number of Volunteers: 35
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| | | Group Name: St. Patrick's SchoolContact: Marie T. Smith Contact Address: 122 West St Portland, , Michigan 48875 Contact Phone: 517-647=7551 Contact Email: empty@power-net.netActivity:Other Description: We monitor the water quality of the Grand River and the Looking Glass River in Portland, MI. Some of the test we perform are DO, BOD, nitrate levels, phosphate levels, pH, and fecal coliform. These test are completed in October and May. Number of Volunteers: 200
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| | | Group Name: Sarett Nature CenterContact: Charles Nelson Contact Address: 2300 Benton Center Road Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 Contact Phone: 616-927-4832 URL: http://www.sarett.comActivity:Other Description: Provide environmental education to all members of the community. Protect and teach on 800 acre sanctuary along Paw Paw River. We are a nature center of the Michigan Audubon Society.
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| | | Group Name: Father Marquette Middle School Service LearningContact: Laura Anderton Jackie Wright Contact Address: 414 W. College Marquette, Michigan 49855- Contact Phone: 906 226-7912 Activity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Father Marquette Middle School Service Learning studies and monitors Whetstone and Orianna watersheds in Marquette County. Number of Volunteers: 2
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| | | Group Name: Michigan Wildlife ConservancyContact: Dennis Fijalkowski Contact Address: 6380 Drumheller Rd, Po Box 393 Bath, Michigan 48908 Contact Phone: 517-641-7677 Contact Email: wildlife@miwildlife.orgActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: To make the degraded lands and waters of Michigan more suitable for wildlife. Number of Volunteers: 25
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| | | Group Name: Watershed Center Grand Traverse BayContact: Anne Brasie Contact Address: 232 East Front Street Traverse City, Michigan 49684 Contact Phone: 616-935-1514 Contact Email: info@gtbay.orgURL: http://www.gtbay.orgActivity:Education Project/Program Description: A private non-profit organization, founded in 1990 and devoted to the protection and enhancement of Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay and surrounding watershed through research, education and collaboration with partners. Number of Volunteers: 50
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| | | Group Name: Montmorency County Conservation ClubContact: Paul Rose Contact Address: 18705 Glacier Trail Hillman, Michigan 49746 Contact Phone: 517-742-4225 Contact Email: pcrose@freeway.netActivity:Other Description: Soil, water and wildlife conservation through education and restoration/improvement projects. River restoration; Membership-based fundraising and volunteer projects, 501c(3); Quarterly newsletter; Chair Award Winner - National Wildlife Federation, State of Michigan Legislature Recognition, MDNR - Year of the River Award Number of Volunteers: Membership: 110
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| | | Group Name: Wetlands Conservation AssociationContact: Allan Puplis Contact Address: P.O. Box 133 Stevensville, Michigan 49127-0133 Contact Phone: 616-429-1862 Activity:Other Description: Educate the public to be able to protect and conserve area wetlands, streams and biodiversity. We monitor MDEQ wetland permit applications for public
comment. We speak to kids in schools, we do road, beach, and stream cleanups. Our greatest accomplishment is working with USP& W to protect
endangered species. Number of Volunteers: 15
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| | | Group Name: Little Traverse ConservancyContact: Thomas C. Bailey Contact Address: 3264 Powell Road Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740 Contact Phone: 616-347-0991 Contact Email: ltc@landtrust.orgURL: http://www.landtrust.orgActivity:Other Description: Protect the natural diversity and beauty of northern Michigan by preserving significant land and scenic areas and fostering appreciation and understanding of the environment. Number of Volunteers: Staff: 8 Vol: Variable
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| | | Group Name: Michigan Karst ConservancyURL: http://www.caves.org/conservancy/mkc/Activity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description: Michigan Karst Conservancy (MKC) is a statewide "Land Trust" owning and managing karst areas to preserve these featues and to protect natural assets depending upon them, including geological, biological and hydrological assets. MKC owns two preserves: Fiborn Karst Preserve and Stevens Twin Sinks Preserve. We publish Michigan Karst for distribution to members. Number of Volunteers: ca. 80 members
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| | | Group Name: Pere Marquette Watershed Council, Inc.Contact: Dick Schwikert Contact Address: PO Box 212 Baldwin, Michigan 49304 Contact Phone: 231-745-2583; fax 231-745-pwmc (7692) Contact Email: pmwc@triton.netURL: http://www.peremarquette.org/Activity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Pere Marquette Watershed Council monitors water quality, macroinvertebrates, fish populations, streambed composition and depth, and temperatures (water and ambient)throughout the watershed. Number of Volunteers: 4
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| | | Group Name: South Branch Kawkawlin RiverContact: Gracie Moreno Contact Address: 4044 S 3 Mile Rd Bay City, Michigan 48706-9206 Contact Phone: 989-686-0430 ext.3 Contact Email: gracie.moreno@mi.usda.govActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: A PL-566 Water quality watershed working to reduce sediment and nutrient loading on the Kawkawlin River. Works closely with Kawkawlin River Watershed Property Owners Association.
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| | | Group Name: Kalamazoo River Valley Trailway PartnershipContact: Clarice Cook Contact Address: 217 Monroe Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006-4434 Contact Phone: 616-337-7002 Contact Email: theforum@theforum.orgURL: http://www.greenwaycollab.com/KRVT.htmActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: To create and foster the care of a multi-use non-motrizedtrailway for transportation and recreation from Battle Creek to Kalamazoo, connecting the Battle Creek Linear Parkway and the Kal-Haven Trail State Park. We also provide both direct and indirect support for local watershed protection initiatives. Number of Volunteers: 20
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| | | Group Name: Bear Creek (Michigan)Contact: Bonnie Shupe Contact Address: 6878 Belding Rd NE Rockford, Michigan 49341 Contact Phone: 616-874-6966 Contact Email: bonnies@cannontwp.orgURL: http://gvsu.edu/awri/Activity:Education Project/Program, Watershed Alliance/Council Description: This began as a 319 EPA funded project in order to preserve water quality in Bear Creek and its watershed. Now the project is continuing as a watershed council and includes local townships and organizations, as well as citizens. Number of Volunteers: 100
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| | | Group Name: City High SchoolContact: Jonathan Rowe Contact Address: 1400 Fuller St. NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 Contact Phone: 616-819-2380 Contact Email: mirandettek@grps.k12.mi.usActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: We would like to adopt a watershed and run tests to better our environement and learn how to make ecology work in the Grand Rapids areas. Number of Volunteers: 30
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| | | Group Name: Keweenaw Sustainability ProjectContact: Michael R. Moore Contact Address: PO Box 81 Houghton, Michigan 49931 Contact Phone: 906-370-0206 Contact Email: mmoore@mtu.eduURL: http://www.keweenawsustainability.org/Activity:Education Project/Program Description: To identify positive examples already underway by individuals, businesses, and organizations in our communities that are contributing to the cause of sustainability.
Through illustration by positive example, we hope to inform the community about sustainability, and then proceed to explore what additional policies and practices need to be developed to ensue long range community sustainability in a more systemic manner.
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| | | Group Name: Alpena High School Environmental Science ClassesContact: Matthew Poli Contact Address: 3303 South Third Street Alpena, Michigan 49707 Contact Phone: 517-356-6161 Contact Email: mkpoli@freeway.netActivity:Education Project/Program Description: We are a large class A high school that has approximatly 150 students that are active in a variety of activities pertaining to the preservation of the Thunder Bay Watershed and its tributaries. Currently we are working on developing approximatly 40 acres into school/community outdoor education center located adjacent to the high school propertiy (the land is part of the Thunder Bay River/Lake Huron Watershed). Number of Volunteers: 150-500
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 | | | Group Name: Mona Lake Watershed CouncilContact: Annoesjka Steinman Contact Address: 143 W. Sherman Blvd Muskegon, Michigan 49444 Contact Phone: 231.830.1600 Contact Email: monalakewatershedcouncil@earthlink.netURL: http://www.monalakewatershed.orgActivity:Restoration/Conservation Project, Volunteer Monitoring, Watershed Alliance/Council Description: Our group is developing a watershed management plan for the Mona Lake watershed in Muskegon, MI to address nonpoint source pollution. We are also pushing for a cleanup of the contaminated sediments in Little Black Creek. We publish a newsletter called the Mona Lake Watershed Community News as funding allows. We can be found on the web at www.monalakewatershed.org. Number of Volunteers: Approximately 30
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| | | Group Name: Northeast Michigan Council of GovernmentsContact: Diane Rekowski Contact Address: PO Box 457 Gaylord, Michigan 49735 Contact Phone: 517-732-3551 Contact Email: nemcog@northland.lib.mi.usURL: http://www.nemcog.org/Activity:Other Description: The Council is actively involved with water resource protection programs in the eight member counties. Its current programs include implementing the Cheboygan River/Lower Black River Watershed Management Plan, the Thunder Bay River Watershed Management Plan, the Burt Lake Watershed Nonpoint Source Management Plan and the Mullett Lake Watershed Resource Protection Strategy.
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| | | Group Name: Clinton River Watershed CouncilContact: Anne Vaara Contact Address: 101 Main Street, Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307-4803 Contact Phone: 248-601-0606 Contact Email: contact@crwc.orgURL: http://www.crwc.orgActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: The Clinton River Watershed Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and celebrating the Clinton River, its watershed, and Lake St. Clair. Programs and services include volunteer and school-based river monitoring programs, annual River Day and clean-up events, publication of a website and quaterly newsletter, and technical assistance to landowners, businesses, and local governments.
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| | | Group Name: West Michigan Environmental Action CouncilContact: West Michigan Environmental Action Council Contact Address: 1007 Lake Dr. SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506 Contact Phone: 616-451-3051 Contact Email: info@wmeac.orgURL: http://www.wmeac.orgActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Adopt-A-Stream program, primarily operating in Kent County. Biological and habitat monitoring training twice yearly. Lake monitoring and trainings. Number of Volunteers: 100
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| | | Group Name: Straits Watershed CouncilContact: Ray Baron Contact Address: N5341 N. Riverview Rd. Hessel, Michigan 49745 Contact Phone: 906-478-3030 Contact Email: straitswc@hughes.netActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: The Straits Watershed Council seeks to sustain and improve the health of our lakes, streams, wetlands, shorelines, and groundwater through advocacy, education, and action --- individual action and community action. 2008 projects include recycling education and advocacy, Lake Michigan shoreline clean-up, and stream and shoreline problem definition. Number of Volunteers: 20 - 30
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| | | Group Name: Friends of the Detroit RiverContact: David Howell Contact Address: P.O. Box 725 Trenton, Michigan 48183 Contact Phone: 313 381-2835 Contact Email: river@detroitriver.orgURL: http://www.detroitriver.orgActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: The mission of Friends of the Detroit River is to enhance the environmental, educational, economic, cultural and recreational opportunities associated with the Detroit River watershed through citizen involvement and community action.
Number of Volunteers: 1000
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| | | Group Name: Woldumar Nature CenterContact: Stephaney Guild Contact Address: 5739 Old Lansing Road Lansing, Michigan 48917 Contact Phone: 517-322-0030 URL: http://www.woldumar.org/Activity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Currently coordinating regional efforts for Project GREEN (Global Rivers Environmental Education Network). Coordinating local schools, business and support agencies to participate and develop the Grand River Watershed Initiative. Coordinates volunteers river monitoring by students. Number of Volunteers: 500
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| | | Group Name: Nature Conservancy - Michigan ChapterContact: Helen Taylor Contact Address: 101 E Grand River Lansing, Michigan 48906 Contact Phone: 517-316-0300 Contact Email: michigan@tnc.orgURL: http://www.nature.org/michigan/Activity:Education Project/Program, Restoration/Conservation Project, Volunteer Monitoring, Watershed Alliance/Council Description: Founded in 1980, the Michigan Chapter works to protect the state’s finest wetlands, forest, shoreline and prairies through purchase, partnership or donations. Created the largest conservation easements in our history and launched our first large-scale river initiatives around the Shiawassee and Paw Paw Rivers. Number of Volunteers: 350
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| | | Group Name: Annis Water Resources InstituteContact: John Koches Contact Address: Lake Michigan Center, Annis Water Resources Institute, 740 W. Shoreline Drive Muskegon, Michigan 49441 Contact Phone: 616-331-3792 Contact Email: kochesj@gvsu.eduURL: http://www.gvsu.edu/wriActivity:Other Description: AWRI is a research organization dedicated to the "preservation, protection, and improvement" of our environmental resources through scientific research, information management, public education and community outreach programs. Number of Volunteers: 20
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| | | Group Name: Augusta Creek Watershed AssociationContact: Wes Knollenberg Contact Address: 11709 Letchs Ln. Delton, Michigan 49046 Contact Phone: 269-671-4547 Contact Email: ecovision2@tds.netURL: http://www.kbs.msu.edu/ACWA/INDEX.HTMActivity:Education Project/Program Description: To preserve, protect and enhance the Augusta Creek Watershed environment, as well as promote water quality and sustainable management of Watershed resources. The ACWA sponsors environmental education programs, monitors development in and around the watershed, publishes a newsletter, promotes wildlife habitat improvement projects and maintains a covered bridge as an environmental education site. See website at http://kbs.msu.edu/acwa Number of Volunteers: 50
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| | | Group Name: River of Life Watershed ProjectsContact: Dolly Schenk Contact Address: PO Box 311 Clarkston, Michigan 48347-0311 Contact Phone: 248-394-0389 Contact Email: dearschenk@aol.comURL: http://www.watershedprojects.comActivity:Education Project/Program, Restoration/Conservation Project, Volunteer Monitoring, Watershed Alliance/Council Description: River of Life was established to develop Environmental Stewardship within the Interfaith communities of Michigan Watersheds, by providing
educational programs and volunteer involvement activities, which seek to restore and enhance our waterways. Number of Volunteers: 100 +
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| | | Group Name: Friends of Northeast Michigan EcosystemsContact: James A. Zavislak Contact Address: 16350 N. County Rd. 459 Hillman, Michigan 49746-7952 Contact Phone: 517 742-3520 Contact Email: zavislak2004@yahoo.comActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Friends of Northeast Michigan Ecosystems works on two watershed areas in the lower peninsula of northeastern Michigan: Upper Black River and Thunder Bay River Watersheds. We work to maintain good water quality and good fisheries and recreation. River restoration work, public education, stream sediment traps, beaver managemeent program, waterfowl habitat construction, osprey and loon nestling structures, walleye rearing pond project, stream access improvements for recreational purposes. Number of Volunteers: 100
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| | | Group Name: Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA)Contact: Colleen Masterson Contact Address: P.O. Box 218 Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682-0218 Contact Phone: (231) 271-3077 Contact Email: CMasterson@GreatLakesEducation.orgURL: http://www.GreatLakesEducation.orgActivity:Education Project/Program Description:Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA) is a non-profit environmental education organization devoted to teaching students of all ages about the science, history and spirit of the Great Lakes. ISEA works towards its mission of "Protecting the Great Lakes through Education" through hands-on educational experiences aboard traditional tall ships and in the new Inland Seas Education Center in Suttons Bay, MI. Since 1989, over 61,000 students have participated in ISEA's programs and have helped ISE ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 215
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| | | Group Name: Kawkawlin River Watershed Property Owners AssociationContact: Darryl Steiner Contact Address: PO Box 506 Kawkawlin, Michigan 48631-0506 Contact Phone: 989 686-5718 Contact Email: ddsteiner@chartermi.netURL: http://kawkawlinriver.netActivity:Other Description: Kawkawlin River Watershed Property Owners Association's Volunteer Monitoring Program was developed to continue and expand previous water quality monitoring on the Kawkawlin River as well as lay the foundation for corrective actions. Our data will be evaluated to determine general loading rates of several parameters from various sites. Our partners include the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the county Environmental Healthe Department. Number of Volunteers: 80
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| | | Group Name: Raisin Valley Land TrustContact: Sybil Kolon Contact Address: 1042 Sutton Road, Suite 3 Adrian, Michigan 49221 Contact Phone: 517-265-5599 Contact Email: skolon@rvlt.orgURL: http://www.rvlt.orgActivity:Other Description: To preserve those natural areas, historical structures, active farmland and scenic roads that contribute to and enhance the rural nature of communities in and around the Upper River Raisin watershed; to promote public awareness of these natural features, and actively engage individuals and communities in helping to preserve them.
We monitor 4 conservation easements totaling 250 acres. Number of Volunteers: 14
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| | | Group Name: Kalamazoo River Watershed CouncilContact: Kalamazoo River Watershed Council Contact Address: 408 E. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 Contact Phone: 269-978-4606 Contact Email: krwc@kalamazooriver.orgURL: http://www.kalamazooriver.orgActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description:The mission of the Kalamazoo River Watershed Public Advisory Council is to work, in cooperation with groups and individuals from the community, government agencies, and elected offices to improve and protect the environmental quality of the Kalamazoo River and its Watershed. Specifically the council is concerned with 1) promoting stewardship and wise use of the natural resources of the Kalamazoo River and Watershed; 2) educating a variety of diverse groups in the watershed about environmental, h ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 20+
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| | | Group Name: Grand Traverse Regional Land ConservancyContact: Anne Mudgett Contact Address: 3860 North Long Lake Road, Suite D Traverse City, Michigan 49684 Contact Phone: 231-929-7911 Contact Email: info@gtrlc.orgURL: http://www.gtrlc.org/Activity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description:The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy (Regional Conservancy) was founded in 1991 with a start-up grant from Rotary Charities of Traverse City. By the end of 2005, we had protected over 24,002 acres of land. Our operating region includes Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Manistee counties in beautiful northwest Michigan.
Our success has been made possible by the many individual, corporate and foundation donors to the Regional Conservancy. Our supporters have given their time, do ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 50
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| | | Group Name: Tip of the Mitt Watershed CouncilContact: Gail Gruenwald Contact Address: 426 Bay Street Petoskey, Michigan 49770 Contact Phone: 231-347-1181 Contact Email: info@watershedcouncil.orgURL: http://www.watershedcouncil.org/Activity:Other Description:The Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council's Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program involves 50 volunteers who collect water clarity measurements and chlorophyll-a concentrations on 30 area lakes in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan. Publications: Living With Michigan's Wetlands - a guide to protecting wetlands geared toward property owners.
Understanding Living With and Controlling Shoreline Erosion- informative guidebook covering a variety of techniques to control erosion as well as ways to pre ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 50
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| | | Group Name: Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater ManagementContact: Erin Campbell Contact Address: Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, 913 W. Holmes Rd. Suite 201 Lansing, Michigan 48910 Contact Phone: 517-393-0342 Contact Email: ecampbell@mitcrpc.orgURL: http://www.mywatersheds.org Activity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: The Greater Lansing Regional Committee on Phase II Non-Point Source Pollution Prevention (GLRC) is a guiding body comprised of participating Phase II communities within the Greater Lansing Region. The committee has been established to guide the implementation of the entire Phase II Program for the communities within three identified watersheds; the Grand River, the Red Cedar River and the Looking Glass River watersheds.
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| | | Group Name: Dearborn Heights Watershed Stewards CommissionContact: Steve Ray URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dhwatershedActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description:The City of Dearborn Heights Watershed Stewards Commission will enhance understanding and encourage practices that lead to a healthy community and watershed through:
· Educating citizens of Dearborn Heights about watersheds and how individuals affect our watershed.
· Partnering with government agencies and environmental organizations to promote community participation in local water quality and fish and wildlife enhancement projects.
· Working independently and alongside government agencies t ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 12
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| | | Group Name: St. Clair Shores Waterfront Advisory CommitteeContact: Joe St. John Contact Address: 22201 Lakeshire St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48081 Contact Phone: (586) 774-4750 Contact Email: scswateradvisory@lycos.comURL: http://www.angelfire.com/mi4/scswateradvisoryActivity:Other Description: Our goals are directed towards promoting better water quality, a cleaner Lake St. Clair and greater public awareness concerning our waterfront stewardship. We are a pro-active group who does beach cleanups, storm drain stenciling, wildlife projects like wood duck and bat projects, stream monitoring, highway cleanups, create brochures and give student scholarships to deserving students, just to name a few of our projects. Please visit our website for more information. Number of Volunteers: hundreds
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| | | Group Name: George Wright Society, Inc.Contact: David Harmon Contact Address: P.O. Box 65 Hancock, Michigan 49930-0065 Contact Phone: 1-906-487-9722 Contact Email: info@georgewright.orgURL: http://www.georgewright.org/Activity:Other Description:The GWS is a nonprofit association of researchers, managers, administrators, educators, and other professionals who work on behalf of the scientific and heritage values of protected areas. When many people think of parks, they think of them exclusively in terms of being vacation destinations and recreation areas. Yet every park also carries with it scientific or heritage values (or both). Large natural protected areas are often, for example, sites of important environmental research, natural res ...MORE...
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| | | Group Name: Grass River Natural AreaContact: Mark Randolph Contact Address: P.O. Box 231 Bellaire, Michigan 49615 Contact Phone: (231) 533-8314 Contact Email: grna@torchlake.comURL: http://www.grassriver.org/Activity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description:The Grass River Natural Area, Inc., manages and protects the Grass River watershed and conducts educational activities that promote appreciation and understanding of the natural environment. The 1141-acre GRNA preserve is comprised of over 700 acres of wetland. Over 100 organized classes and hikes are offered annually. The area is open to the public without charge all year during daylight hours. For more information including class schedules and fees, see our website at www.torchlake.com/grn ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 64
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| | | Group Name: Northwest Michigan Council of GovernmentsContact: Patty O'Donnell Contact Address: PO Box 506 Traverse City, Michigan 49685-0506 Contact Phone: 231-929-5039 Contact Email: podonnel@nwm.cog.mi.usURL: http://www.nwm.orgActivity:Other Description: To actively encourage communication, coordination, and information dissemination in the region.
To provide technical assistance and education to communities to empower their local decision-making capabilities to improve quality of life in the region.
To provide a forum for discussion and coordinated planning for elected and appointed officials, staff, and public and private agencies, organizations, and institutions in the region.
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| | | Group Name: Muskegon County Adopt-A-Watershed ProgramContact: Jeff Auch Contact Address: 1001 E. Wesley Avenue Muskegon, Michigan 49442 Contact Phone: (231) 773-0008 Contact Email: jeff.auch@macd.orgURL: http://Muskegoncd.orgActivity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description: The Adopt-A-Watershed Program includes volunteer, teacher and student involvment in hands on, community service and learning projects in the areas of water quality monitoring; storm drain stenciling; native plantings; invasive species management and shoreline and streambank cleanups. Number of Volunteers: 100's
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| | | Group Name: Muskegon River Watershed AssemblyContact: Gary Noble, Executive Director Contact Address: MRWA , @Ferris St. Univ.,, College of Allied Health Sciences,, 200 Ferris Dr., VFS311 Big Rapids, Michigan 49307-2740 Contact Phone: (231) 591-2324 Contact Email: mrwa@ferris.eduURL: http://www.mrwa.orgActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: To Preserve, Protect, and Enhance the Muskegon River Watershed, it's natural, historic and cultural resources through educational & scientific initiatives, while supporting positive economic development, agricultural & quality of life initiatives of organizations working in the watershed.
The MRWA publishes an annual report and quarterly newsletters.
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| | | Group Name: St. Clair River Waterways for Wildlife ProjectContact: Caroline Biribauer, Director Contact Address: 2000 2nd Avenue, Room 1051 WCB Detroit, Michigan 48226 Contact Phone: 313-235-9624 Contact Email: biribauerc@dteenergy.com URL: http://www.wildlifehc.org/stclairwaterways/Activity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description:Through the St. Clair River Waterways for Wildlife Project, corporate and other private landowners in the St. Clair River Basin are called to take the lead in developing and promoting wildlife habitat management activities needed for the protection of biodiversity throughout the region.
Our goal is to engage an international coalition of individuals, schools, corporations, conservation organizations and state, federal and provincial agencies in a coordinated effort to enhance wildlife habitat in ...MORE...
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| | | Group Name: Watershed Land Trust - MichiganContact: Frank Austenfeld Contact Address: 7211 W. 98th Terr., Ste. 285 Overland Park, Kansas 66212 Contact Phone: 913-685-4600 Contact Email: frank@watershedinstitute.bizURL: http://www.WatershedLandTrust.bizActivity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description:The Watershed Land Trust (WLT) Is a nonprofit charitable organization which was formed to hold land in
fee simple and/or conservation easements in perpetuity. Most Land Trust's mission is to hold vast areas of
land typically in large sections. With the ability and expertise to work with any Mitigation Bank or In Lieu
Fee arrangement, the WLT is unique in that its mission and focus is to preserve watersheds, waterways,
streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and adjacent (riparian) corridors and ...MORE...
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| | | Group Name: River Raisin Watershed CouncilContact: Gayle Mitchell Contact Address: 1042 Sutton Road Suite #3 Adrian, Michigan 49221 Contact Phone: 517-265-5599 Contact Email: gayle.mitchell@comcast.netURL: http://www.riverraisin.orgActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description:The River Raisin Watershed Council is a public service, non-profit (510 (c) 3) organization dedicated to protecting and preserving our beautiful watershed; it's wetlands, lakes, river and tributaries. It is our mission to inspire behaviors that enhance and sustain the River Raisin through advocacy, classroom and public education, water quality monitoring, volunteer clean ups and encourage recreation on the river. It is also our goal to promote and foster and understanding of the interdependenc ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 25
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| | | Group Name: Lake Linden-Hubbell Middle School (Grade 8 Science Class)Contact: Joan Schumaker Chadde Contact Address: Michigan Technological University Houghton, Michigan 49931 Contact Phone: 906-487-3341 Contact Email: jchadde@mtu.eduActivity:Education Project/Program Description:Since 1995, the eighth grade Earth Science class participates in a 3-week unit on watershed education and stream monitoring each fall. First, the class takes a tour of the Trap Rock River watershed and learns about historic (100 years of copper mining & milling) and current land uses and how these land uses have or could affect the water quality of the river. Next, the students conduct stream monitoring: water chemistry (P, N, DO, Cu, pH, temperature, turbidity), biological assessment of stream ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 50 students
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| | | Group Name: Munuscong River Watershed AssociationContact: Terri Tavenner Contact Address: 20532 S. Riverside Drive Pickford, Michigan 49774 Contact Phone: 906-647-5807 Contact Email: rik44teri@lighthouse.netActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description:The Munuscong River Watershed Association was formed in 1998 to protect and enhance the Munuscong River Watershed in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In the summer of 1999 the MRWA sponsored a cleanup project at Stirlingville where sediment islands had formed due to the existance of old bridge pilings from the early 1900's. Although the MRWA wrote at grant for the project we did not receive funding. The cleanup was completed through community involvement and the generous donation of labor and time ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 22
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| | | Group Name: Battle Creek River Watershed ProjectContact: Kristine Boley-Morse Contact Address: 13464 Preston Drive Marshall, Michigan 49068 Contact Phone: 269-781-4867 Contact Email: kristine-boley@mi.nacdnet.orgURL: http://www.calhouncd.orgActivity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description: The Battle Creek River Watershed Project's goal is to analyze the natural resource and water quality needs, problems and solutions, and develop a watershed management plan involving all stakeholders and partners. The Project will also focus on educating the public on the importance of watershed management including volunteer stream monitoring with schools and community groups, promotion and appreciation of the Battle Creek River, protecting the river corridor, provide land use planning skills ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 40
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| | | Group Name: Friends of the RougeContact: Karen Hanna Contact Address: 4901 Evergreen Road, 220 ASC Dearborn, Michigan 48128 Contact Phone: 313-792-9900 Contact Email: opdir@therouge.orgURL: http://www.therouge.orgActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Our mission is to promote restoration and stewardship of the Rouge River ecosystem through education, citizen involvement and other collaborative efforts, for the purpose of improving the quality of life of the people, plants and animals of the watershed. Programs include Rouge Rescue, the Rouge Education Project, Frog and Toad Survey, Benthic Monitoring, River Restoration, and Geomorphological Monitoring. Number of Volunteers: thousands
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