Kalamazoo River Watershed Council

06/06/2026

The Kanoe the Kazoo this morning is canceled due to weather! Stay tuned for rain date 🌧️

06/06/2026

We have to cancel tomorrow’s event due to weather!

Stay tuned for rain date! If you didn’t get to register, there may be a second chance!!

Calling all bird and botany enjoyers! Our Birds, Boats, & Botany paddle is filling up fast! Register today to ensure you get the opportunity to Kanoe the Kazoo alongside expert bird and botany guides. We will have a staggered launch for this event: 8am and 8:30am will be birding centered and, 9am and 9:30am will be botany centered.

Enjoy a 2.5 hour/5-mile paddle from WaterTrail Ventures to Hacklander Boat Launch in Saugatuck Township.Travel down river on gentle currents around Potawanami Marsh, encountering several species of birds and natural flora. Visit our website: https://kalamazooriver.org/events/kanoe-the-kazoo/ for more information on launch times and logistics. For this paddle you can bring your own boat or rent one from WaterTrail Ventures. Reminder to BYOB, bring your own binoculars! If you need to rent a vessel and cost is a barrier for you, reach out to [email protected].

Thank you to Allegan Conservation District & WaterTrail Ventures, LLC for partnering with us to make this event possible!

06/05/2026

Last chance to register for tomorrow’s paddle! Join us as we paddle down the Kalamazoo River to observe birds and native plants with experts. Weather is looking good!

Calling all bird and botany enjoyers! Our Birds, Boats, & Botany paddle is filling up fast! Register today to ensure you get the opportunity to Kanoe the Kazoo alongside expert bird and botany guides. We will have a staggered launch for this event: 8am and 8:30am will be birding centered and, 9am and 9:30am will be botany centered.

Enjoy a 2.5 hour/5-mile paddle from WaterTrail Ventures to Hacklander Boat Launch in Saugatuck Township.Travel down river on gentle currents around Potawanami Marsh, encountering several species of birds and natural flora. Visit our website: https://kalamazooriver.org/events/kanoe-the-kazoo/ for more information on launch times and logistics. For this paddle you can bring your own boat or rent one from WaterTrail Ventures. Reminder to BYOB, bring your own binoculars! If you need to rent a vessel and cost is a barrier for you, reach out to [email protected].

Thank you to Allegan Conservation District & WaterTrail Ventures, LLC for partnering with us to make this event possible!

06/04/2026

Join us June 20th from 10am-12pm (people paddling on the river begin at 9am) for the Third Annual Kalamazoo River Cleanup! We are thrilled to be working in partnership with the Rotary Club of Kalamazoo and the Kalamazoo Conservation District to put together this big community effort. Together, we're working to clean up the Kalamazoo River watershed in Kalamazoo, Parchment, and Comstock. By participating, volunteers demonstrate the power of collective action in stewarding our water resources. There are many ways to participate; for families, avid river paddlers and fishermen, and people who love to wade in creeks.

⭐️All ages are welcome to participate in this family-friendly event. For younger kids the “walking on shore” choice is the best option for safety.

⭐️Join us for the after-party celebration from 12-2pm with music, food and family fun.

Click the link to register for the cleanup: Kalamazoo River Cleanup | community-driven effort aimed at removing debris and trash from the Kalamazoo River)

06/03/2026

🌿Join us for Mindfulness on the Marsh June 28th from 12-3pm. This will be a quiet Kanoe the Kazoo paddle event. Travel through the peaceful and serene Ottawa Marsh, encountering several species of birds and natural flora. Participants are encouraged to use this opportunity to ground in nature, through a gently led Mindfulness exercise. Kalamazoo River Watershed experts including KRWC, WaterTrail Ventures, LLC and Allegan Conservation District will be guiding this paddle. This paddle is recommended for intermediate paddlers, folks who don’t mind dirt, and want to experience a deep connection to the environment. This will be a small paddle with limited space available. Due to the nature of this paddle, paddlers must be 14+ to participate. Bring your own boat or rent one from WaterTrail Ventures. All boat rentals must be purchased through WaterTrail Ventures; guests must secure payment for vessels prior to launch date. For more information about registration and vessel booking, visit our website (click the link in our bio to visit our website). If cost is a barrier for you, reach out to [email protected].

06/02/2026

Join us Friday, June 5th from 4-7pm for our Rain Barrel Painting & Pickup event. This event is free and open to the public, come out and enjoy an evening of art, environment, and community. If you ordered a rain barrel, this will be the time to come pick it up. If you are having your barrel painted, they will be available for pick-up after the event on Monday, June 8th, to allow time for drying. If you didn’t order a barrel and just want to join us for live rain barrel painting and community networking– this is a great opportunity to connect with community members about ways you can take action to be steward of your community! We hope to see you there!🌱🌈🌧️

Thank you to for partnering with us for this event!

06/01/2026

GLQO's BoatWash at Prairieville Township park is open! Get a FREE towel after you wash! Working together to protect Gull Lake from Aquatic Invasive Plants!

05/29/2026

Krazy for the Kazoo is THIS WEEKEND! Join us in celebrating the Kalamazoo River Greenway and the ongoing restoration work, recreational opportunities, and beauty that the watershed provides to our region.

We’ll have an interactive reading activity for kids on May 29 to kick off the fun, and on May 30, there will be kayaking, water safety activities, a river cleanup, an invasive species pull, food, and more!

Find all the details and register at bit.ly/kazoo2026

05/27/2026

Last week KRWC joined the Kalamazoo River Alliance in the removal of debris at the old railroad bridge upstream of Mayor’s Riverfront Park in Kalamazoo. Members of Kalamazoo Paddle Club also took time to remove debris from this area. We would like to extend our gratitude for both of these efforts. The care this community holds for the Kalamazoo River does not go without notice-- Thank you to Bryan, Cam, Kim & Ryan for your time and labor!

Please continue to take caution when passing through this stretch of the river as there is still fallen debris blocking many of the bays. If you are traveling downstream towards Mayor’s, take caution when approaching the old railroad bridge and go through the right bay.

We will continue to update you as we seek clean-up and safety solutions. We know that this is a long-standing issue, and we will continue to work with partners to help find both short- and long-term fixes.

12/13/2025