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There are a number of ways in which you can support our efforts to improve our treasured and vulnerable waterways. Whether you volunteer your time, become a Michigan Waterways Stewards member, donate a small amount or become a major sponsor, we appreciate your generous support.
It is because of you, your interest and support, that we are able to accomplish all that have, and are about to. Join us. Experience the joy in which we accomplish great things when working together. |
Five Ways In Which YouCan Support.
Share the Story | Become a River Angel | Donate Product or Services | Give Money | Become a Sponsor
1. TELL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Make others aware of the need for ongoing, sustainable waterways stewardship. The need is far greater than most imagine. Share with them a link to our website or follow us on Facebook and leave a like, comment, or best yet, share your favorite posts with your friends.
2. VOLUNTEER - BECOME A RIVER ANGEL
Become a River Angel. Join us on a waterways cleanup or let us partner with you on yours, it's FREE.
When you see the transformation of your river or inland lake, you too will experience the excitement and personal pride that so many others have. If you're uncomfortable on the water, that's okay. You can help clean up a shore or riverbank, or become an event organizer.
For your efforts we will gladly send you for FREE our full-color, 3-inch, waterproof, River Angel decal.
When you see the transformation of your river or inland lake, you too will experience the excitement and personal pride that so many others have. If you're uncomfortable on the water, that's okay. You can help clean up a shore or riverbank, or become an event organizer.
For your efforts we will gladly send you for FREE our full-color, 3-inch, waterproof, River Angel decal.
3. GIVE MONEY
Your generous financial support is of particular importance. It helps with our ongoing effort to educate, advocate, advertise, promote, and cover those standard operating costs such as: insurance, storage, repairs, replacement, maintenance, and office equipment.
Become a Michigan Waterways Stewards Member
For $30 and receive a 3” x “4 inch, full-color, 2025 Michigan Waterways Stewards waterproof decal (see right). In addition, you will receive seasonal e-newsletters, and will be kept current of exciting news and events. To become a Michigan Waterways Stewards Member, click here.
For $50, $100, $250 or more, you receive all of the above and we will feature your name on our website. Donations can be made either through a one time or recurring payment. Click here.
Become a Michigan Waterways Stewards Member
For $30 and receive a 3” x “4 inch, full-color, 2025 Michigan Waterways Stewards waterproof decal (see right). In addition, you will receive seasonal e-newsletters, and will be kept current of exciting news and events. To become a Michigan Waterways Stewards Member, click here.
For $50, $100, $250 or more, you receive all of the above and we will feature your name on our website. Donations can be made either through a one time or recurring payment. Click here.
4. DONATE PRODUCT AND/OR IN-KIND SERVICES
Product Needs
It is easy to overlook the needs of a growing and sustainable waterways stewards program. There is a long list of product needs that we have, including those times needed to build out our first of its kind, Michigan Waterways Rescue Unit.
Items include, but are not limited to: four-wheeler, wood chipper, heavy ml 50 gallon trash bags, contractor bags, trash picker grabbers, rope, cable and chain, grappling hook, loppers, saws, shovels, kayaks, inflatable catamaran, paddles, PFDs, first aid kits, and other
It is easy to overlook the needs of a growing and sustainable waterways stewards program. There is a long list of product needs that we have, including those times needed to build out our first of its kind, Michigan Waterways Rescue Unit.
Items include, but are not limited to: four-wheeler, wood chipper, heavy ml 50 gallon trash bags, contractor bags, trash picker grabbers, rope, cable and chain, grappling hook, loppers, saws, shovels, kayaks, inflatable catamaran, paddles, PFDs, first aid kits, and other
Professional Services Needs
We need help in the area of professional services to insure we continue to perform at the highest level. Such services including accounting, graphics design legal, procurement, and grant writing.
Additionally, we look to build our team of advisors that we tap into for expertise. Areas of interest include; fisheries, wildlife, environmentalism, non-profit management, organizational development, and regulatory compliance.
If you are skilled in any of these areas, or know of another who is, please drop us a note. We would love to hear from you.
We need help in the area of professional services to insure we continue to perform at the highest level. Such services including accounting, graphics design legal, procurement, and grant writing.
Additionally, we look to build our team of advisors that we tap into for expertise. Areas of interest include; fisheries, wildlife, environmentalism, non-profit management, organizational development, and regulatory compliance.
If you are skilled in any of these areas, or know of another who is, please drop us a note. We would love to hear from you.
5. Become A Sponsor.
Pridefully show off your commitment to protecting and improve our waterways via a Michigan Waterways Stewards sponsorship. There are several sponsorship programs available, beginning at $250. Click on the "Become A Sponsor" icon to the right to learn more.
Sponsorships can obtained via the gifting of money cash or an in-kind donation of goods and/or services. Naturally, the larger the sponsorship, the more you receive in the form of recognition in our seasonal eNewsletter, website presence, social media, trade show, and special events placements.
Sponsorships can obtained via the gifting of money cash or an in-kind donation of goods and/or services. Naturally, the larger the sponsorship, the more you receive in the form of recognition in our seasonal eNewsletter, website presence, social media, trade show, and special events placements.
5. Become A Year-Round Partner.
For those gifting $2,500 or more, you become a yer-round partner where feature your organization's logo in all our marketing and will customize a package worthy of your giving.
In advance, we thank you for your interest and generous support. It is because of you our work is possible and Michigan waterways are cleaner, healthier, and more pleasant to use.
In advance, we thank you for your interest and generous support. It is because of you our work is possible and Michigan waterways are cleaner, healthier, and more pleasant to use.
Michigan Waterways Stewards
Our mission is to protect and improve Michigan’s treasured and vulnerable waterways
for the benefit of fish and wildlife, recreation and sport.
Join us. Experience the joy and ease in which we accomplish great things by working together.
for the benefit of fish and wildlife, recreation and sport.
Join us. Experience the joy and ease in which we accomplish great things by working together.
Through our work we will inspire current and future generations
to protect and care for our prized waterways.
to protect and care for our prized waterways.
