Dedicated
to
Michigan's
Huron River

HURON RIVER CLEANUP SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Sponsored by the Huron River Fly Fishing Club and the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority

Please set aside this day to help the river you love to fish, canoe, kayak, wade in, take pictures of, or just sit next to, and get to meet and network with fellow river lovers, fellow stewards of our watershed, and others who enjoy the Huron as we gather to collect trash, share some food, meet , trade stories and information, award prizes, and generally enjoy a late summer day together.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS…

Pick a section of the river you want to work on. Start whenever you like, work in a team or alone, with a canoe/boat or on foot (waders generally preferred, but the river is still warm enough to wade in shorts if it’s a warm day).

Meet at the Dexter Huron Metropark at the middle Pavilion at 3:00 PM to deposit your trash…we’ve arranged for its disposal. Tell the gate receptionist that you are participating in Huron River Cleanup Day and you will be admitted to the park free of charge. Look for the HRFFC sign. DO NOT bring the trash any earlier than 2:00 PM; there may not be anyone from the club there yet to log your collection.

Receive a raffle ticket…all participants have an equal chance to win a fly tying lesson and flies tied by members of the Huron River Fly Fishing Club.

Food and beverages (water and soda) will be provided; bring beer if you want, and/or a dish to share. There is no charge for the food, but donations to the Huron River Fly Fishing Club to support future projects (such as the posting of the catch-and-release section of the river) will be gratefully accepted.

HELPFUL HINTS

Cleanup volunteers need to provide their own gear to collect the river trash. Some helpful items to bring along are:
*Waders, canoe, kayak or rowboat.
*Gloves you don't mind getting wet/dirty.
*Net with a long handle to retrieve items from the bottom.
*Long handle or stick with a hook on it or a nail for spearing trash or retrieving it from the bottom.
*Multi-ply trash bags (stronger than the average household use bags).
*Polaroid sunglasses for spotting trash on the bottom.

Huron River Net is dedicated to providing information about Michigan's Huron River, primarily that section of the Huron located in Livingston and Washtenaw Counties. Providing a central point for information and communication, Huron River Net hopes to be a partner in maintaining the quality of the River and the quality of life for those that enjoy it.  Click on the "Huron River Net Menu" above for information on canoeing, environment, sailing, swimming, nature, bird watching, power boating, fishing, kayaking, sailing, maps of the Huron River, history of the Huron River, recreation, photos and images of the Huron River, businesses, marinas, events, and our Huron River Net Discussion Board.

The River between Portage Lake and Baseline Lake

The Huron River is located in Southeast Michigan and flows into Lake Erie. Designated as a Country-Scenic Natural River, it is a tremendous resource for the area.

The Huron River flows 125 miles from the Huron Swamp northwest of Pontiac to Pt. Mouilee on Lake Erie, dropping from 1,018 to 572 feet above sea level along the way. The system contains approximately 367 miles of streams and drains.

(Map of the Huron River Watershed)

Livingston and Washtenaw Counties enjoy a "chain of lakes" which include Portage, Little Portage, Baseline, Gallagher, Whitewood, Strawberry, Zukey, and Ore Lakes. A canoe could also access the Halfmoon chain to the west in the Pinckney recreation area.

Sunset on Baseline Lake, April 8, 2005