The first collaboration between four
Muskegon area environmental groups will bring families together to
learn about how water quality affects the region, and the focus is
squarely on family fun. Activities include kayaking, kite
demonstrations and a family bike ride.
According to excerpts from the story:
A host of outdoor activities for individuals and families is planned during "Celebrate the Watershed!"on May 30. The environment and improved water quality are the focus of the day, with activities that educate the public but are also fun.
It
is the first collaborative event of the Mona Lake Watershed Council,
the Mona Lake Improvement Association, Muskegon Conservation District
and Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership, according to Brenda Moore,
director of Mona Lake Watershed Council.
"We're collaborating
to get more public involved," said Moore. "The whole thrust is water
quality. Muskegon River feeds to Muskegon Lake, which feeds into Lake
Michigan. Black Creek feeds into Mona Lake, which feeds into Lake
Michigan. They're all intertwined, but if you don't look at a map or
think about it, you might not know.
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