3/23/2026 Meeting Minutes

1. Welcome and Introductions

   1. Present: Jim Williamson, Fred Steketee, Erv Gambee, Don Harper, Brian Harrison, Ryan Seeley, Sally Seeley, Renee Vanhoughton, Wally Bujak, Rachel Frantz

   2. Virtual: Darren VanderBoon, Ron Young

2. Financial Report

   1. No activity since last meeting

3. Grant Report(s)

   1. EGLE Watershed Support Grant

      1. T-shirt logo 

         1. Rachel will wait 1 week for logo votes and will send out the catalog link for shirt choice to pick your own shirt 

      2. River trip - volunteer data collection for access and hazard mapping https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/e9db53e26cff4f35bcb2891bad351a10

         1. Initially will be used to feed data into map

         2. Continued use for log jams, invasive species, algal blooms, etc.

            1. Re: log jams, see clean and open method - Ron will send info

      3. Supplies that still need to be ordered;

         1. Laminator, canvas banner, yard signs, waterproof phone pouches

   2. EGLE 319 Grant

      1. The grant agreement has been received and signed, will begin work soon

4. Water Quality

   1. Cascade Ada Weed Study and Treatment

   2. Annual Cleanup - Alternative event

      1. Invasive Species Removal Event, BCK CISMA

      2. Collaboration with Kent Conservation District - Walter Bujak

   3. MiCorps Sampling - April 30-May 2, 2026

      1. Sign up at https://forms.gle/hMGU96XkcZiaS9yLA

   4. Thornapple River Water Trail

5. Other

   1. Insurance

   2. Fishing Contest

   3. Tabling - Community outreach

   4. Riverwatch

   5. Fish Stocking/Anglers

   6. Display Donation! John Mckenzie with Coldwater. Thank you John

6. Upcoming Events

   1. March 30, 2026, 6 PM, Rain Garden Workshop, Delton Public Library

   2. April 25, 2026, 10 AM - 1 PM, Earth Day Expo, Hastings High School’

   3. May 6, 2026, 6 PM, Rain Garden Workshop, Dowling Library

   4. June 30, 2026, 2 PM, Rain Garden Workshop, Roselle Park, Ada

   5. September 19, 2026, 10 AM - 2 PM,  Barry County Outdoor Youth Day, Historic Charlton Park

Next Meeting: April 27, 2026