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.

THE OCTOBER 11th 2025 PADDLE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE KALAMAZOO RIVER IN CALHOUN COUNTY

Due to a large deer die off in the Grand River, and the adjacent wetlands in Rives Township from EHD,

we have moved the paddle to the new location.

Put In: Rieger Park in Albion located at 200 E. Erie Street.

Registration begins at Noon
Shuttle departs at 12:30 PM from Put In Location
Paddle starts about 1:00 PM

Take Out: The Second Bridge on B Drive N over the Kalamazoo River.

Trip Details

Length: 7.4 miles, 2.5 to 4 hours
Moderate current, several tight turns and a short Class 2 rapids.
All paddle events are free and open to the public.

Reserve a free kayak!

Call 517-513-7504 by 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Weather Delays

Cancelled trips will not be rescheduled unless otherwise posted.

Safety

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

2025 Grand River Cleanup

Thanks to the 52 Volunteers that made the Grand River Cleanup on Saturday, September 13, 2025 a huge success. Over 15 cubic yards of trash was removed from 4.3 miles of the Grand River.