December 21, 2018

Start your New Year’s Resolutions this side of the festive season and follow these 12 tips for a plastic-free Christmas!

November 21, 2018

Do you have old holiday lights that don't work anymore? Instead of throwing them away, recycle them at the Saline City Hall drop box. This prevents maintenance issues in waste facilities and produces less waste!

November 20, 2018

Early mornings. Long days. Late nights. Rain, snow, sleet, or shine. And clocking in a 40-hour work week by Tuesday or Wednesday. This is the “9 to 5” for many of America’s agricultural producers.

October 23, 2018

This site has information about what PFAS is and where in Michigan (including the River Raisin) they're testing. Results may be pending for parts of the River Raisin.

July 11, 2018

Lead jigs are destined for extinction claimed Bassmaster Elite Series pro Jeff Kriet. His belief has nothing to do with environmental regulations.

June 25, 2018

Regularly pumping and inspecting your septic system can help to keep your onsite wastewater system running longer, avoid costly repairs, and protect water quality.

July 03, 2018

RRWC is proud to work with Eagle Scout Zech McDavid to get river mileage signs along the River Raisin in Tecumseh. His idea? To improve safety on the river. These signs will let kayakers/canoers know where they are on the river in Tecumseh if they need to call 9-1-1 for help. The Fire Department, Tecumseh Parks and Recreation, and RRWC are all on board to help Zech succeed!

July 01, 2018

River restoration was undertaken by the city to protect the environment, celebrate history, enhance the community, and further the economy.

Four groups plan to collaborate on research and solutions to water quality issues in the western Lake Erie basin that contribute to toxic algae bloom growth.

The section of the River Raisin between Merrick Street and Michigan Avenue always has been an issue. That part of the river has been a notorious clogging point because of downed trees, brush and trash, city of Adrian parks and forestry foreman Jason Lawrence said.

A public hearing meeting is set for Wednesday June 28th at 6:30pm at Baer Auditorium at Adrian College.

About 44 tons of chemicals and more than 1,400 tires were collected at two waste collection events last month.

June 08, 2017

We are proud to announce... another AmeriCorps NCCC Team has been scheduled to come to Adrian to do some mighty cleanup work along the River Raisin! This is a new group of young adults ready to take on some of the woody debris removal at the River. We are looking forward to their arrival in Mid-July!

More information to come in July.

State record for bigmouth buffalo broken by same angler nearly nine years later on the River Raisin in Monroe County.

The early projection on the likelihood of Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) has just been issued by NOAA. Based on measurements taken so far this spring, and rainfall projections in the next month, this year is expected to be in the middle of the pack for HAB development.

51st Annual Canoe and Kayak Race…on one of the crookedest rivers in the world!

Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Sea Grant, in partnership with Lawrence Technological University (LTU), are piloting the new Water School: Essential Resources for Local Officials. This program, targeting local elected and appointed officials, is a policy-neutral, fact-based program.

Monroe County and Huron Township are urging the public to exercise extreme caution when engaging in recreational activity on the River Raisin, Huron River or any stream or creek in the region swollen by heavy rainstorms last week.

The River Raisin is sign-ing up as a way to raise awareness.

Early spring flooding along the River Raisin temporarily has closed some Adrian parks.

Are you a farmer in the Manchester area? You are invited to the Semi-Annual Meeting for Farmer-Led Watershed Conservation on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 9am to 2pm at the LISD Tech Center, 1372 N. Main St., Adrian, MI 49221.

Michigan Lake and Stream Associations (ML&SA) is pleased to announce that we have received a 2016 Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program award from the Departments of Natural Resources, Environmental Quality, and Agriculture and Rural Development administered program that will allow our water resources conservation focused organization to expand the operational footprint of the Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters (CBCW) program.

The sediment cleanup at the River Raisin is complete!

Extending the Kiwanis Trail into the city of Tecumseh is no longer just talk.

Robert Smith of Adrian became hooked on nature and wildflowers at a young age while growing up in West Virginia.

February 13, 2017

The River Raisin Watershed Council and local farmers talked Friday about conservation.

The state of Michigan is designating its section of Lake Erie as an impaired waterway because of damage to fish and other wildlife caused by harmful algal blooms, officials told The Associated Press on Thursday.

October 29, 2016

Lenawee County farmers seeking to be more environmentally friendly will get help through a grant intended to help protect the Western Lake Erie Basin and River Raisin Watershed.

September 30, 2016

"You have biking and hiking trails intersecting the river at points where, if we put canoe or kayak launches there, people could go bike riding, canoeing or kayaking - all intertwined." - John Calhoun, Executive board chair RRWC

September 29, 2016

"On Wednesday, the River Raisin Watershed Council, city of Adrian, and Lenawee Conference and Visitors Bureau announced the successful application to the National Parks Service's Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program." - Lonnie Huhman, Daily Telegram

September 21, 2016

More than two tons of junk and brush were removed from the River Raisin in just four days of work by an AmeriCorps team. “It’s great to see an immediate difference,” team member Eliza Hunt said Tuesday when the team, known as Cedar 3, was at work on the river at the College Avenue bridge near downtown Adrian.

September 10, 2016

RRWC is proud to announce that AmeriCorps is coming to town Sept. 14th through Nov. 2nd to clean up the River Raisin that flows through the heart of Adrian! The Cedar 3 team will be housed in the city and clean up river debris, trim brush and invasive species and clean up litter from the river, river banks and the Kiwanis trail. 

September 07, 2016

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Senior Advisor Cameron Davis joined Michigan Office of the Great Lakes Director Jon Allan, Monroe Mayor Robert Clark and local partners in Monroe, Mich., to mark the near completion of restoration work at the River Raisin Area of Concern.

July 28, 2016

Well.... River Raisin Watershed Council (RRWC) has two (2) winners from the raffle drawing at the lenawee county fair & they are husband & wife.... what are the ODDS!!!

First drawing - Bob Ondrovick won the Perception Sound - Value $475 - 148 tickets sold....

Second drawing - Debra Ondrovick won the Aspire 100 - Value $850 - 94 tickets sold.... Needless to say....

They are ECSTACTIC!!!!!! Happy kayakin' Ondrovicks!

Here is the LUCKY winner Bob Ondrovick picking up his KAYAKS Sunday morning.

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Thanks to all that supported the raffle and purchased tickets to make this a success.

June 17, 2016

Michigan's newest state park contains some Jackson County land rich in history.

The state's recent $2.9 million purchase of 717 acres in Norvell Township, helped create the Watkins Lake State Park and County Reserve, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources says.