We care about our water – whether we’re drinking it, bathing in it, or swimming and playing in it. To check up on our water’s health, twice a year we hold Volunteer Water Monitoring events. Volunteer Water Monitoring 👥 Free event 📍 Lawrence River Park, Lawrence, MI 49064 📅 Sunday, May 3, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM ✅ Pre-registration preferred   What is Volunteer Water Monitoring? Volunteer Water Monitoring is a biannual event bringing together volunteers and guides to monitor our water’s health. The Van Buren

Residents on six lakes in southwest Michigan are eligible to have trees and shrubs planted on their properties this spring! It’s all part of a grant project through the Van Buren Conservation District and Michigan Lakes and Streams Association. These plantings will reduce runoff, improve the quality of water in our lakes and streams, and provide valuable wildlife habitat.  Landowners on or near Round, Gravel, and Eagle Lakes in Van Buren County and Harwood, Birch, and Baldwin Lakes in Cass County who would like to

We’re on the Lookout! We are looking for applicants for seasonal opportunities with our SWxSW Corner CISMA Strike Team. The Strike Team works with the community to minimize the impact of invasive species. The CISMA Team manages and surveys for invasive species and are the local experts on invasive species for the surrounding community. Gain valuable skills and experience, do some good protecting Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties, while working with an awesome team. Apply or share! Learn more about this opportunity by clicking