Muskegon family fun event to focus on water quality, environmental awareness

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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