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.
Latest Updates
2025 Impact Report
Learn More About the 2025 impact of KRWC!
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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Upcoming Events
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Jul 11th
10:00am
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Youth + Family Paddle 101 at Woods Lake
For details and registration visit Kanoe the Kazoo Events: 2026 – KRWC more details >
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Jul 18th
10:30am
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KTK Albion: “Paddling Through History”
Join us at the headwaters of the main branch Kalamazoo where we will journey through some of Albion’s history as the proud location of “The Forks”. We will paddle from… more details >
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Jul 27th
5:30pm
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KRWC Board Meeting
Meeting of the KRWC Board via Zoom. more details >