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 2026 IS ON THE SOUTH BRANCH OF THE GRAND RIVER ON SATURDAY JUNE 13th.

Put In: Meet at Vandercook Lake County Park

Located at 436 Parkway Street in Vandercook Lake at the ADA kayak launch.

Registration begins at 9:00 AM.
Shuttle departs at 9:30 AM.
Paddle starts about 10:00 AM.

Take Out: Ella Sharp Park, on Maplewood Drive

300 feet Northeast of Probert Road.

Trip Details

Length: 4.6 miles, 2.0 to 3.0 hours.
All paddle events are free and open to the public

Reserve a free kayak or canoe!

Call 517-513-7504 by 5PM on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

Weather Delays

Cancelled trips will not be rescheduled, unless otherwise posted on our website.

Safety

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

NEXT BOARD MEETING

June 3, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

at Summit Township

CURRENT NEWSLETTER

2024 Summer.pdf

MEETING AGENDA

MAY 2026 A.pdf

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Upcoming events

America/New_York
Grand River Paddle

June 13, 2026 9:00 AM

Vandercook Lake Park, Vandercook Lake
America/New_York
Grand River Paddle

July 11, 2026 9:00 AM

Southern End of State Rd @ State Rd and Territorial Rd (near 11671 State Rd, Rives Junction)
America/New_York
Wolf Lakes Paddle

August 15, 2026 9:45 AM

Little Wolf Lake County Park, Grass Lake (Napoleon Twp)

GREAT

PO Box 244

Rives Junction, MI 49277

Email: grand@great-mi.org

Phone: 517-513-7504