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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. 



GREAT'S NEXT PADDLE OF THIS SEASON WILL BE ON THE

RIVER RAISIN ON SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2025


THE PUT IN HAS CHANGED DUE TO MANY LARGE TREES

BLOCKING THE FIRST SECTION OF RIVER RAISIN


You MUST CALL 517-513-7504 to reserve a free kayak or canoe by 5PM on Thursday, July 10, 2025 (even if you have registered for this event on our website).

Put In:  Fellows Bridge, on Sharon Valley Road, 0.8 Miles East of the 90° Bend

             North in Sharon Hollow Road. (Google Fellows Bridge in Manchester)

  • Registration begins at 9:00 AM
  • Shuttle departs at 9:30 AM from Put In Location
  • Paddle starts about 10:00 AM

Take Out:  Manchester Dam, Chi-Bro Park, 209 Ann Arbor St, Manchester, MI                          48158

Trip Details

  • Length: 3.1 miles, 1 to 2 hours
  • All paddle events are free and 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

JuLY 2, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

at Blackman Township

CURRENT NEWSLETTER

2025 SPRING.pdf


MEETING AGENDA

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PO Box 244

Rives Junction, MI 49277


Email: grand@great-mi.org

Phone: 517-513-7504

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