Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management (GLRC)

10/28/2026

Don't get by an . If you see something going down the or into our lakes, rivers, or streams, report it to help . Call the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's Pollution Emergency Alerting System at 800-292-4706. Find examples of illicit discharges at mywatersheds.org/illicit-discharges. ✔️

10/27/2026

It's National Week! peeling lead paint on the outside of your house or building can contaminate our lakes, rivers and streams? When chips of lead paint fall on the ground, they wash away with rain down storm drains, which often lead directly to . Just like in young children, lead is to fish, amphibians, and waterfowl. and test for lead to protect our children and our waters. Visit mywatersheds.org/wastedisposal for links to local for free testing and resources.

10/26/2026

communities and developers, do you have questions on standards? Then join the GLRC for our free on "Improving Water Quality Through Post-Construction Stormwater Control Measures" on Monday, November 23rd at 1:00 p.m. You'll hear from experts at Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; Contech Engineered Solutions, and StormTrap. Register by 11/18 at loom.ly/upQlnlY.🏗️🆓

10/22/2026

Looking for family fun on a day? Learn more about how to properly dispose of unwanted medicines on , and tips on fall in our October newsletter. You'll also learn about GLRC's free upcoming seminar on stormwater control measures.🍁🍂 💊🏗️

View the newsletter at https://conta.cc/4si7r7o.

Email from Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Get Stormwater Smart This Fall 👍   October 2026 GLRC Quarterly Newsletter Issue #61 Red Cedar River, Williamston     GLRC News   Post-Construction

10/21/2026

you can easily dispose of unused or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter pills? October 24th is National , from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at law enforcement agencies like Meridian Township Police. Can't make it then? There are plenty of hospitals and pharmacies in that will take unwanted medications, visit mywatersheds.org/wastedisposal to use an interactive map from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. for not dumping old medications down the drain or toilet as wastewater treatment plants cannot filter out these chemicals, which threaten aquatic life in our . 💙🌊🐟

10/15/2026

Do you have a lake, river, or stream you would like Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to monitor for ? EGLE uses a 5-year rotating system to ensure all waterbodies are monitored, but is accepting requests until October 30. ensures the water quality standards GLRC communities work to achieve are being met, and helps detect emerging water quality problems. Complete the Monitoring Request Form at go.mi.gov/qrjgv3507. ☑️

10/14/2026

We are lucky to experience the beauty of both the and in . Don't miss your chance to help keep them pristine, and keep trash and from flowing downstream to . Join Michigan Waterways Stewards in keeping our capital city beautiful on Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Learn more at mywatersheds.org/events. 🌊💙🤝

10/12/2026

10/07/2026

Do you love the ? You can help protect the river on October 16th! Take a lunch break and join MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities behind the Brody Neighborhood to protect one of the university's most iconic natural features. will remove litter and debris along the riverbank to , with all equipment provided. Learn more at mywatersheds.org/events.

10/05/2026

Want to get your hands in the one last time? Help and join MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities in establishing a corridor on the on October 8. They'll be using native plants that will help filter out in before they reach the river too! 🙌 💚🌊🐝🌺

Find more ways to at mywatersheds.org/events.