Friends of the Shiawassee River

Maintain and improve the water quality and habitats of the Shiawassee river watershed by enhancing the community’s appreciation and knowledge of the river, as well as increase recreational access and responsible use of the river.

Wine Tasting Event

• One-time, Occasional
• 21+
• Individuals
• Event support, Outdoor
• Evenings, Weekends

River Cleanup Event

• One-time, Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
• 21+, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
• Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams, Families
• Event support, Outdoor
• None
• Weekdays, Weekends

Invasive Removal

• One-time, Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
• Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
• Individuals, Groups (2-10), Corporate Teams, Families
• Event support, Outdoor
• None
• Weekdays, Weekends

Stream Monitoring

• One-time
• 21+, 55+, Adults
• Individuals
• Outdoor
• On-site
• Weekdays

The passion of our volunteers is what powers the Friends of the Shiawassee River. Whether you can give a few hours per year or a few hours per week, we have a volunteer opportunity for you!

In 1996, the Friends of the Shiawassee River was founded by a group of individuals who wanted to continue the work of Owosso resident, Jim Miner. In the 1970’s, Miner organized some of the first volunteer river clean-up events in Owosso. These events inspired a generation of river stewards, and ultimately the formation of the Friends.