We NEED your
help, Sunday, September 13th for GREAT's annual clean-up
of the Grand River. Report to the Consumers Energy bandshell
located off Cooper (formerly Airline Dr. Map
starting at 9 AM. We will conclude at 1:30 with a provided
Lunch and prizes will be awarded. You may bring your
canoe (not Kayak), but GREAT will have canoes, waders, gloves, and clean-up
tools available. Dress for weather and to be in and around the river.
The mission of GREAT is to promote the protection and preservation of the Grand River Watershed through activities and educational programs.
Founded
in 1989, the Grand River Environmental Action Team is a local 501
(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of and
restoration of the Upper Grand River Watershed in Jackson County of south
central Michigan. GREAT organizes clean-up activities & monthly
public canoe outings to create environmental awareness. Annual
Report 2007
Tom
Lienhart paddles the Grand to Michigan Center taken by GREAT member, Lynn
Eckerle.
Participate in discussion of environmental
issues and GREAT activities: GREAT
Blog
Purchase Cool GREAT
GEAR
Upper Grand River Implementation Project
GREAT
is now a partner with the Jackson County Conservation District which has
received a federal watershed grant for the Upper
Grand River Implementation Project
Save these water
monitoring activity dates. Enter Grand River Calendar
Photo Contest
Current reading: Jackson Grand River Cubic Feet Discharge & Depth Gauges
The Upper Grand River Watershed is Special in Several Ways
- The Grand River is longest river in the State of Michigan.
- The Grand River begins here and the headwaters of the Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Raisin Rivers are also close. They all flow west to Lake Michigan, except the Raisin which flows east to Lake Erie.
- Jackson County sits on one of the largest aquifers in North America.
- There are over 200 miles of river waterways to paddle and hundreds of small lakes.
- Some of the largest remaining wetlands in lower Michigan are located in this watershed.
- The potential in this area for river and lake recreation is enormous.
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