Delta Sig’s Gage Farrow shares, “We got a bigger turnout than I had originally expected from our chapter. This community project really resonated with our fraternity. We look forward to supporting future Red Cedar River stewardship projects and elsewhere to make a positive difference in our community.”
|
Christine Pearson, with Michigan Waterways Stewards says, “I am really proud of these young men. Their commitment and the work they accomplished was remarkable. It was truly transformational.”
To read the entire story and what others said, download the PR release below. |
While no amounts of pollutants are acceptable, it was the constant flow of large amounts of styrofoam that was of greatest concern. Styrofoam is a slow to decompose, dangerous, hazardous substance which harms our water sources, affecting animals and humans alike.
It was determined that the source was Michigan Legislative Service Bureau (MLSB) Printing.Lansing government officials, 4th ward council member Brian T. Jackson, and MLSB LSB Director, Jennifer Dettloff, and the office of the governor, have been notified. We hope they respond, accept responsibility, and immediately improve their recycling, trash removal, and grounds care. To learn more, click here. |
Click on each image to view in larger format.
|
"It’s January 15, 2023, windchill is below freezing, and I went for a walk at Tecumseh Park in North Lansing.
I came across who I now recognize to be Mike Stout and another gentleman who were IN the Grand River (wearing waders) cleaning trash/debris that had built up at a fallen tree near where I fish during the spring and summer. They had already filled several bags and didn’t appear to be stopping anytime soon.
I love Tecumseh Park and all of the municipal parks Lansing has to offer, and I had no idea this wonderful organization has been working so hard (and in such difficult conditions) to keep them clean.
We told the City of Lansing of these metal objects, that they were just below the river's surface and could cause damage the bottom of canoe or kayak, or worse injury someone.
Within a day, the City sent out a team to investigate. Upon their sighting, the immediately removed what was described as four foot sections of rail. |
We wish to thank LOAPC paddler Richard Bailey and City of Lansing's Park and Recreation Director, Brett Kaschinske, for their help in the removal of possible dangerous river objects.
A special shout out to the City is due for their immediate action. They continue to impress. |
While working to remove the river-wide entanglement below the Grand River railroad bridge and large pools of surface pollution, we discovered a large abandoned encampment atop the steep riverbank. We knew, if this wasn't removed before next spring's snowmelt and high floodwaters, much of this would make its way into the Grand River and make matters much worse.
Thinking it was City owned property, we made them aware and pushed them to act. They were unaware. They then discovered this property was not theirs, but privately owned. We were certain that a quick resolution was unlikely. |
I am pleased to announce, working with and through the City, the encampment has been cleaned up.
Our having removed the large entanglement and pools of pollution below the bridge, the abandoned homeless encampment above, this once long-standing, terribly polluted, impassable section of the Grand River has been transformed into a remote, rustic river stretch that we can all be excited about and enjoy. It is aesthetically pleasing and now accessible and safe to navigate for paddlers of all skill levels, floaters, boaters, and anglers too. |
When Mike was making his way to the site, he crossed paths with a team of volunteers, representing the City of Lansing Police Department, picking up trash along Lansing's river trail. Let's give special shout out to these ladies, and all those taking pride and care of our city's treasured rivers, parks, and trails.
|
Copyright © 2022. Site created by i3 Marketing, LLC.
Nonprofit EIN: 92-1772858
|