The River-Raft Recycling Extravaganza was on Saturday, August 14th.
Participants built their own rafts, then floated them down the Boardman River collecting trash along the way.
To watch a video from the event, scroll down below.
The River-Raft Recycling Extravaganza was co-hosted by Right Brain Brewery, Bay Area Recycling and the Watershed Center.

Photo: Boardman River Downtown by earthgirl58.

ISLAND (Institute for Sustainable Living, Art, & Natural Design) with major support from The Neahtawanta Research and Education Center, Eden Foods, Fernand Footwear and Fox on a Hill present Permaculture For Abundance With Peter Bane & Keith Johnson.
It all takes place the weekend of August 28th and 29th.
What is Permaculture?
As a system of design, Permaculture [...]

The Grand Vision Natural Resources guiding principle is to protect, preserve, and restore the water resources, forests, natural areas, and scenic beauty of the region.
Circle of Blue is reporting that "Michigan says it's ready for next drilling boom:"
A new natural gas exploration and production boom in Michigan could be opening in the wake of a [...]

The Grand Vision Natural Resources Guiding Principle is to protect, preserve, and restore the water resources, forests, natural areas, and scenic beauty of the region.
And today, five states (Michigan included) filed a federal lawsuit for greater action to keep Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes. The Associated Press has this story:
Five states are suing [...]

The Grand Vision Natural Resources Guiding Principle is to protect, preserve, and restore the water resources, forests, natural areas, and scenic beauty of the region.
9&10 News has this story on a threat to Maple Trees in Northwest Lower Michigan (to watch video click here):
A common leaf disease is leading to bigger problems for maple trees [...]

Dr. Mark Holley of Northwestern Michigan College will present a special talk on Monday, July 12 titled 'What's in the Bay Anyway?". This presentation is sponsored by the Leelanau Clean Water group, and will begin at 6:30 pm with a social gathering/snacks with Dr. Holley speaking at 7 pm and providing a wonderful slideshow!
Highlights include [...]

The Glen Arbor Sun reports that gas companies are seeking drilling rights in Northern Michigan and that experts are warning landowners to be careful about selling off mineral rights. Much of the gas drilling that is planned uses a process known as "fracking" and at a recent panel, some concerns were raised including the [...]

The Grand Vision Natural Resources guiding principle is to protect, preserve, and restore the water resources, forests, natural areas, and scenic beauty of the region.
The Petoskey News-Review has this story on a recent rush to grab mineral rights in Northern Michigan:
On June 2, nearly 500 local residents attended an informational meeting at the Emmet County [...]

The Associated Press has this update on how the Asian Carp have breached the final barriers between them and the Great Lakes:
…officials announced Wednesday (6/23) that an Asian carp had been found for the first time beyond the barriers. Commercial fishermen landed the 3-foot-long, 20-pound bighead carp in Lake Calumet on Chicago's South Side, about [...]

9&10 News has this story on how AOL ranked Traverse City as a top ten beach town in the country:
Traverse City is now proudly posted as America's #8 beach town.
The beach itself is a major factor in the ranking. AOL even called Traverse City the "Malibu of Michigan." But they also judged the beach towns [...]