SEMCOG, the One Water partners, and the Southeast Michigan Partners for Clean Water join Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) in encouraging you to participate in Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week by celebrating Southeast Michigan’s abundant water resources through recreation, education, and stewardship activities.
Stay tuned for 2026 Great Lakes and Freshwater Week events
Get Involved Everyday!
Share your water fun and/or stewardship photos, actions, and stories on social media with #MiGreatLakesWeek.
While we celebrate Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week in June, there are opportunities year-round to volunteer and be good stewards of our fresh water resources. Learn more about how to get involved in your local communities water quality work below.
- Alliance of Rouge Communities (ARC)
- Clinton River Watershed Council (CRWC)
- Friends of the Detroit River (FOTDR)
- Friends of the Rouge (FOTR)
- Huron River Watershed Council (HRWC)
- Friends of the St. Clair River (FOTSCR)
When recreating in our valuable water resources this year, remember to be good stewards of the environment, as well as to other people. Be sure to take extra safety precautions to keep yourself and others safe. It’s One Water, and it’s ours to protect.