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Grand River Environmental Action Team




Founded in 1990, the Grand River Environmental Action Team is a Local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of and restoration of the Upper River Watershed in the Jackson County of south central Michigan.


GREAT
organizes clean-up activities & monthly public paddling outings to create environmental awareness. 



GREATS FIRST PADDLE OF 2025 IS ON THE KALAMAZOO RIVER


Put In:  Meet at Marshall Dam, 900 S Marshall Ave, Marshall

  • Proceed through the entrance, heading south on River Street to the parking area along the river.
  • Registration begins at 9:00 AM.
  • Shuttle departs at 9:30 AM.
  • Paddle starts about 10:00 AM.

Take Out:  Saylor's Landing,12669 15 Mile Rd, Marshall, MI 49068

Trip Details

  • Length: 2.9 miles, 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
  • All paddle events are free open to the public

Reserve a free kayak or canoe!

Call 517-513-7504 by 5PM on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Weather Delays

Cancelled trips are rescheduled for the next day, Sunday, unless otherwise posted.

Safety

  • Waivers must be signed at the Put In. 
  • A PFD must be worn at all times.  

NEXT BOARD MEETING

May 7, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

at Blackman Township

CURRENT NEWSLETTER

2025 SPRING.pdf


MEETING AGENDA

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GREAT's fiscal year runs from January 1 to

December 31.  Your donations and membership

dues are tax deductible.

Upcoming events

  • April 27, 2025 1:00 PM
    Sparks Foundation County Park (Cascades), Jackson
  • May 17, 2025 9:00 AM
    Marshal Dam in Marshall
  • June 14, 2025 9:00 AM
    4th Street, Michigan Center

GREAT

PO Box 244

Rives Junction, MI 49277


Email: grand@great-mi.org

Phone: 517-513-7504

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