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 SECOND PADDLE OF THIS SEASON WILL BE ON THE

GRAND RIVER ON SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025

You MUST CALL 517-513-7504 to reserve a free kayak or canoe by 5PM on Thursday, June 12, 2025 (even if you have registered for this event on our website).

Put In: Meet at 200 Willow Street, Michigan Center, MI 49254

At the intersection of Fourth Street and Willow Street, one block west of Fifth Street (on the south side of the Grand River).
Registration begins at 9:00 AM.
Shuttle departs at 9:30 AM.
Paddle starts about 10:00 AM.

Take Out: 1911 E. High Street, Jackson, MI 49203

Trip Details

Length: 3.5 miles, 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
All paddle events are free open to the public

Weather Delays or Cancellations

Will be posted on our website and by phone calls to the paddlers that have reserved canoes or kayaks.

Safety

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

NEXT BOARD MEETING

June 4, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

at Summit Township

CURRENT NEWSLETTER

2025 SPRING.pdf

MEETING AGENDA

JUNE 2025 A.pdf

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Upcoming events

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Grand River Paddle

June 14, 2025 9:00 AM

4th Street, Michigan Center
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River Raisin Paddle

July 12, 2025 9:00 AM

Sharon Mills County Park, Manchester
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Lime Lakes Paddle

August 16, 2025 9:30 AM

Lime Lake County Park, Spring Arbor

GREAT

PO Box 244

Rives Junction, MI 49277

Email: grand@great-mi.org

Phone: 517-513-7504