April 25, 2022 – Community members are invited to join Flint River Watershed Coalition (FRWC) and their partners as they clean-up sites along the Flint River across Genesee and Lapeer Counties on Saturday, April 30th, 2022.

FRWC’s Stewardship Day brings the community together to make a big impact on the Flint River and its watershed. This cleanup event has been an April staple for over twenty years, originating with Friends of the Flint River Trail, now an FRWC chapter. Over the years, Flint River Watershed Coalition has joined forces with Genesee County Parks, the City of Flint, Kettering University and many others, to create one of the area’s largest cleanup efforts. 

FRWC is hosting clean-ups at the following sites from 9AM – 11AM on Saturday, April 30th: 

1. Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Park - 2000 James P. Cole Blvd, Flint 48503
2. Carriagetown/Atwood Stadium - 701 University Ave, Flint, MI 48503 
3. Thread Lake @ McKinley Park Vista Center Area - 2999 Orville St, Flint 48503
4. Glenwood Cemetery - 2500 W Court St, Flint, MI 48503
5. Flint Park Lake - 1100 Block of Stewart (off Dupont), Flint, MI 48505 
6. Flushing Riverview Park - 299 S Cherry St, Flushing, MI 48433 

FRWC’s Lapeer chapter is hosting a clean-up from 10AM – 12 NOON on Saturday, April 30th:

1. Cramton Park Pavillion - 130 S. Monroe St., Lapeer, MI 48446

Participants are strongly encouraged to pre-register online, but may also register on-site the day of the event. All participants should wear long sleeves, long pants, closed-toed shoes and be prepared to be outdoors; additional equipment and supplies will be provided. Families are welcome at all sites; children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult, and minors under the age of 18 must have a liability waiver signed by a parent/guardian. Coffee and donuts will be available at the start of the event in Flint and Flushing (while supplies last); refreshments provided after the event in Lapeer. Participants will each receive a seedling to take home with them while supplies last. 

To learn more or to register for the event, please visit our Facebook event page at bit.ly/Stew2022 or our registration form at bit.ly/FRWC2022.

Founded in 1998, Flint River Watershed Coalition represents individuals, businesses, community organizations, and local units of government partnering to protect, promote, and improve the Flint River and its watershed. These partnerships, paired with public education, scientific projects, and community involvement, seek to ensure a healthy, vibrant, and active Flint River watershed for all. To learn more, please visit our website at FlintRiver.org or follow us on social media at Facebook.com/flintriverwatershed.