RRWC SEEKS COMMENTS ON DRAFT WATERSHED MANAGMENT PLAN

The River Raisin Watershed Council invites all stakeholders to review and comment on the new DRAFT River Raisin Watershed Managment Plan. We encourage everyone to provide comments and suggestions on plan content and projects. [more]
July 9, 2008 8:43 am

The Erie Hiker

Check out this blog by "The Erie Hiker." It include a lot of interesting information about our own River Raisin watershed. http://www.blogsmonroe.com/expatriate/ [more]
May 21, 2008 8:27 am

Presentation about the Emerging Chemicals, Pesticides, and Microbial Contaminants in Water

The Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program will be hosting Dr. Sheridan K. Haack, U. S. Geological Survey of Lansing, MI for a presentation about the Emerging Chemicals, Pesticides, and Microbial Contaminants in Water. When: June [more]
May 18, 2008 3:48 pm

York Township Earth Day

Congratulations York Township on a great Earth Day & Parks Appreciation Day event. You can view a video clip of the celebration. The River Raisin Watershed Council donated maps and activity books for the event, as well as [more]
April 25, 2008 9:02 pm

Earth Day at Siena Heights With the RRWC

You can see how much fun the Earth Day celebration at Siena Heights was in these photos. The RRWC was present to share information about the conservation of our river. Thanks for stopping by the celebration! [more]
April 25, 2008 8:53 pm

Don't Just Worry - Do Something!

A recent poll found that the people are worried about water. Join the RRWC to do help protect thost important water resources! The Gallup poll found that when Americans are asked to rate their level of worry about each of 12 environmental [more]
April 8, 2008 6:44 pm

Food Production in the River Raisin Watershed

On March 24th & 25th, the Lenawee Peacemakers and the Adrian Dominican Sisters, are hosting a unique, two-evening event that deals with farming, justice, and the environment. Both events take place at Siena Heights University, Dominican Hall, [more]
March 24, 2008 9:55 pm

MI Environmental Compliance Conference

This is your chance to help get facilities into compliance with Michigan's environmental regulations. With over 20 sessions on waste management, water and wastewater management, facility construction and expansion, release reporting, and [more]
March 24, 2008 8:43 pm

Siena Heights Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day at Siena Heights with Adrian Dominican Sisters, Siena Heights University, and St. Joseph Academy on Tuesday, April 22 from 3-5pm. There will be environmentally friends items for sale, hands-on youth activities, and great [more]
March 14, 2008 1:30 pm

Monroe Kids Activity

A great kids activity about water resources from the Monroe County Parent bulletin. Open page 1 here and page 2 here. [more]
April 8, 2008 6:39 pm

Findings From the River Raisin Adopt-A-Stream Program Just Released!

The 2007 Adopt-A-Stream Report by Adrian College professor and Adopt-A-Stream Program Director, Dr. Jim Martin, is now complete. Click here to access this exciting report that summarizes the findings from six years worth of Adopt-A-Stream [more]
March 7, 2008 4:19 pm

York Township Earth Day and Parks Appreciation Day

Celebrate York Township's Earth Day and Parks Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 19th, 2008 from 10am-3pm. The first annual Earth Day will feature local musician Joe Reilley, interactive nature walks, a hybrid vehicle display, MI Farm Bureau [more]
March 7, 2008 3:02 pm

Land Protection Update!

Fantastic land protection programs are conserving land in Washtenaw County and our watershed. Learn more by clicking here! [more]
February 29, 2008 5:05 pm

Helping Communities Protect Water Resources Workshop

Learn how you can help your community protect water resources by attending a Citizen Planner afternoon workshop! A series of regional workshops are being held throughout March. A workshop will be held in Kalamazoo on March 4, 2008 [more]
February 29, 2008 5:25 pm

River Raisin Stream Health: Invertebrates as Indicators

Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn more about the River Raisin and our local water quality! Dr. Jim Martin, director of the Adopt-A-Stream Program at the River Raisin Watershed Council and professor at Adrian College will be [more]
February 8, 2008 3:26 pm

2007 RRWC Newsletter

The 2007 newsletter is now available online by clicking here! Thanks to everyone who contributed! [more]
February 8, 2008 12:39 pm

Kara Tecco

Kara Suzanne Tecco, our friend and colleague, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 25 on Sunday, November 18, 2007. Kara was employed as the Adopt-A-Stream Coordinator for the River Raisin Watershed Council. Kara graduated with honors from [more]
November 28, 2007 8:12 am

Draft of Watershed Managment Plan up for Comment

The River Raisin Watershed Management Plan DRAFT is now available for review and comments. The draft is approximately 75% complete. Please note this is NOT the final draft. There are some sections that need additional information [more]
October 24, 2007 4:25 pm

CAFO Meeting

On October 23, the River Raisin Watershed Council (RRWC) sponsored a fact-finding panel on the controversial issue of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, commonly referred to by their acronym, CAFOs. As defined by the Environmental Protection [more]
November 9, 2007 9:31 am

Volunteer Opportunity

The Marsh Monitoring Program (MMP) is seeking volunteers. See the notice below. Dear Michigan AOC stakeholders, I assist to coordinate the Marsh Monitoring Program (MMP), a unique binational marsh bird and amphibian population monitoring [more]
November 9, 2007 10:11 am

Rare Plant Found at Ives Road Fen Preserve

Rare Plant Found at The Nature Conservancy’s Ives Road Fen Preserve TECUMSEH, Mich. — The rediscovery of heartleaf skullcap in Michigan, at The Nature Conservancy’s Ives Road Fen Preserve, demonstrates the necessity for continued land [more]
November 9, 2007 8:54 am

Shoreline Restoration Project

The City of Monroe has recently received an Environmental Protection Agency 5-Star Grant award of $10,000 for a Shoreline Restoration Project at the mouth of the River Raisin. The City of Monroe will be partnering with DTE Energy, [more]
November 16, 2007 9:03 am

Money for Clean-Up Projects is Available!

The River Raisin Watershed Council has a total of $4000 in grant money available for fiscal year 2007 to reimburse projects that improve the health of the River Raisin watershed by removing debris and other obstructions. The purpose [more]
July 17, 2007 1:54 pm

Environmental Poetry & Art Contest

The River Raisin Watershed Council would like to help spread the news about the 2008 Annual Environmental Poetry & Art Contest. This is a K-12 contest that focuses specifically on watersheds. The contest is designed to help youth [more]
November 30, 2007 2:01 pm

Call for Local Ordinances and Regulations

The River Raisin Watershed Council would like to invite you to submit any information you may have on environmental ordinances and regulations in your township or county. Our goal is to provide an extensive list of some of the most common [more]
May 7, 2007 6:50 pm

Pledge to Make a RiverSafe Home

and receive a free decal you can proudly display to show you are protecting water quality in our community. Just click on the link to the RiverSafe Homes Program to learn more, complete a survey, and select your decal. [more]
May 4, 2007 10:56 am

Staff Gauge Installed

On July 23rd a staff gauge was installed in Evans Creek by the Watershed Council. The gauge will be monitored by Nancy Smith, a member of the Steering Committee. For more information and to see pictures, click here. [more]
July 24, 2007 10:14 am

Aquatic Plant invades River Raisin

Aquatic plant species invading River Raisin From the Monroe News By: Charles Slat story updated September 06. 2007 Call it "Battle of the River Raisin II." Unlike the epic War of 1812 battle between troops, this time area officials [more]
September 12, 2007 6:26 pm

Emerald Ash Borer - Award Winning Paper

Dr. Todd BenDor, son of the River Raisin Watershed Council's Jan BenDor, recently received a national award for his work on the eradication of the Emerald Ash Borer. To learn more and read his award winning paper, click on the link below. [more]
May 23, 2007 6:44 pm

Pictures - Lenawee Peacemakers Earth Day Clean-Up

Pictures from the Lenawee Peacemakers Earth Day Clean-Up 2007! The River Raisin Watershed Council was a proud sponsor of the event. [more]
July 17, 2007 3:36 pm

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