Happy Spring! Thank you for stopping by!

* Water Quality Survey - Please take a moment to complete this simple online, anonymous survey. We are interested in knowing your priorities and concerns in the protection and restoration of our rivers. Thanks for your input! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SEMIPPP  

* April 27 & 28 - Earth Fair is a two-day extravaganza held at Goodells County Park on Friday, April 27 from 9am - 5pm and Saturday, April 28 from 10am - 4pm. Admission and parking are free. This fun event provides an array of eco-smart activities, artisans, demonstrations and displays for the whole family. For the complete list of Earth Fair exhibitors and schedule of workshops, visit www.EarthDayFair.com.  

* May 5 - Join us streamside at 9am for our annual Stream Leaders water quality monitoring event. We ask dozens of volunteers - no experience needed! - to help us collect macroinvertebrates (bugs) in one of our eight stream sites. The number and types of bugs we find help us determine the health of the stream. This data allows us to plan for protection or restoration efforts within a stream. Sign up today!

* June 7 - To celebrate 60 years of protecting Michigan's natural areas, the Michigan Nature Association invites you to take part in a special tour - one right here in our backyard on Thursday, June 7 at Brennan Memorial Sanctuary near Emmett. Take part in this once-in-a-lifetime guided hike and talk about the sanctuary's special features. For more information visit www.michigannature.org.

* June 9 - Celebrate St. Clair County's rivers, lakes and bays during our annual River Day event! Whether you like to get wet, stay dry, have fun, relax, go, learn or play there is something for everyone during River Day. Get out and show the water some love! Visit www.RiverDayFun.com for a complete list of events.

* View our latest Blue Watershed Newsletter. 

* NEW Phosphorus Fertilizer Restriction Law - As of January 1, 2012, a statewide phosphorus application restriction went into affect that prohibits the use of phosphorus fertilizers on lawns. The full details can be found at www.michigan.gov/mda-fertilizer.

* Rain Barrel Orders - Get your name on our list to be the first to order a rain barrel when they come in this spring. Barrels must be pre-ordered and pre-paid. Reserve yours at stormwater@stclaircounty.org or call 810.987.5306.

Thank you for visiting! Have a concern, comment or question related to water quality? We'd love to hear from you!