Protect. Preserve. Promote.

The Kalamazoo River Watershed Council’s mission and vision come from a desire to protect, preserve, and promote the Kalamazoo River and its tributaries for all area residents and visitors, and future generations.

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Latest Updates

Kanoe the Kazoo Season

The 2025 Kanoe the Kazoo dates have been released! Register and/or save the dates for our upcoming events. We hope to see you on the water this summer.

Special thanks to Erica Bradshaw of To Draw Attention for creating this years design. Stickers featuring the design will be free for event attendees. Stay tuned for t-shirts featuring the design for sale on our shop!

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Trowbridge Dam Restrictions

Hydraulic dredging to remove PCB-contaminated sediment is underway as of spring 2025, and river-goers are urged to avoid the stretch from Bittersweet Mountain to Trowbridge Dam. Officials are indicating that the boat launch at 26th Street will be closed until Summer 2027, and recreational users should exit the river at public access areas located at Pine Creek and near Bittersweet Mountain.

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