Michigan is blessed with an abundance of fresh water, more than any other state. We have access to four Great Lakes; Michigan, Superior, Huron and Erie. Running through our state we have approximately 51,438 miles of river, of which 656 miles are designated as wild and scenic.
Yet, in our capital city our waterways were under threat. There may be no greater example than with our Grand River, our state's largest river at 252 miles. Less than two miles from our state's capital building there were terrible examples of water pollution and stretches of river that had been allowed to worsen for years. Our capital city's rivers conditions were so bad, it was evident a different approach was needed. This led to our creating Michigan Waterways Stewards. A registered non-profit dedicated to caring, protecting and improving our treasured and vulnerable waterways. With the support of local business and industry, schools and churches, social and civic clubs, passionate individuals, and local government, in just over a year our capital city's rivers were transformed. We now present Michigan's most scenic, varied, and pleasant urban waterways destination. We're Michigan's #1 Waterways Stewardship Organization.We have been thrilled by the interest, excitement, and rapidly growing offers of support. Since our beginning in November of 2022 we have managed over 160 projects, mobilized over 1,600 volunteers, and now conduct waterways stewardship across mid-Michigan.
We take a year round, community-wide, collaborative, approach toward stewardship. We provid everything needed to conduct a waterways stewardship project. Whether it be a two person EcoTour or a 400 person community-wide event, we can manage.
Because of the generous support of so many fine organizations and our awesome volunteers, we have quickly grown to become Michigan's largest waterways stewardship organization of its type. While excited about the results, we and humbled by the many compliments: • “Michigan Waterways Stewards is the best thing that has ever happened to our local rivers.” • “Your organization is exactly what we need in the State of Michigan.” • “River Stewardship is Healthy Again.” • "Such an incredible transformation. I am blown away by the grass root efforts." • "We are so stoked and happy to be a part of such an important event and movement!" |
Michigan Waterways Stewards Stewardship • Education • Advocacy
We are a federally tax-exempt Michigan nonprofit corporation. EIN: 92-1772858
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