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  • Last chance to register for Kanoe the Kazoo, July 12

    Last chance to register for Kanoe the Kazoo, July 12

    Our next Kanoe the Kazoo paddle trip will be held on Saturday, July 12.  The group, led by the Calhoun Conservation District, will paddle down the Kalamazoo River starting at Perrin Dam in Marshall and ending at Saylor’s Landing.  Contact Tracy Bronson at the Calhoun Conservation District for more information and to register (269) 781-4867 x5.

  • Public meeting June 30 on Allegan Dam Fishing Access

    Public meeting June 30 on Allegan Dam Fishing Access

    The DNR is proposing new improvements to the Allegan Dam for fishing access.  There will be a public meeting on June 30 at 6:30 pm at the Allegan District Library located at 331 Hubbard St.  Check out the full announcement for additional information.

  • Annual Kalamazoo Legislative Breakfast

    Annual Kalamazoo Legislative Breakfast

    Join the Kalamazoo Environmental Council at our annual Legislative Breakfast on Monday, March 10, 2014 from 7:30-9:30 am at the Kalamazoo Nature Center. Take time to engage with our local state and federal legislators and their staff about environmental and natural resource policy issues.

    Register online (https://naturecenter.thankyou4caring.org/kec-legislative-breakfast-2014)
    Or RVSP by email (kay.chase@wmich.edu)

    Cost (for breakfast @ 7:30): $10
    Program only (free coffee, starting at 8:00): Free
    Register by: March 7

    Invited: Senators Levin and Stabenow, Rep. Upton Senator Schuitmaker and Speaker Bolger and Reps. McCann, O’Brien and Nesbitt. It is likely that the three federal legislators and Speaker Bolger will send staff.

    Topics will cover the range of environmental issues and attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions online and in writing at the event.

  • Partnering with Freshwater Future

    Partnering with Freshwater Future

    In partnership with the City of Kalamazoo, we recently received a Climate Change grant from Freshwater Future to launch a rain barrel campaign to raise awareness about stormwater runoff and water conservation. In the face of a changing climate, it is more important than ever to start managing runoff as a resource, consider everyday things we can do to control runoff and flooding, and continue to conserve water.

    Kalamazoo Community Rain Barrel Sale!

    Barrel_pics_upcycleRain barrel orders can be placed between March 15 and May 10. Hurry, we’re offering a special discounted price of $45/barrel for a limited quantity! Check out our sale webpage for ordering information — COMMUNITY RAIN BARREL SALE!