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Kalamazoo River Watershed Trips, Tours
and Events
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us out on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE8pRuRwis8
An
annual event since 2003, Kanoe the Kazoo has introduced over 1,000
area citizens to the beauty and recreational opportunities provided
by the Kalamazoo River and its tributary streams and lakes. As
we go to press, this year eight organizations are offering floats
on various stretches of the Kalamazoo River, its tributaries and
lakes within the watershed.
Pre-registration is required. Trips are on
the Kalamazoo River unless otherwise noted. All trips include
some instruction on stream and riparian ecology and watershed management. Click
dates below for additional information on each float. Download registration
form here and hold
harmless agreement here.
May 22 — Four
Township Water Resources Council
June 12 — Battle
Creek American Association of Zookeepers (Binder Park Zoo)
July 24 — Plainwell
Downtown Development Authority
July 24 — Battle Creek Clean Water Partners
and Marshall Area Conservation Committee - Details TBD
Reservations are required.
Please click
here for a registration form and here
for hold harmless agreement.
All trips are designed for fun and discovery with
some instruction on the ecology of the river, streams, lakes and
wetlands, riparian values, and watershed management.

2008 Four Township Paddle
Kanoe the Kazoo:
- Celebrates the watershed
Rediscovers this valuable regional resource
- Educates decision makers
Educates the general public
- Promotes public use and stewardship of the watershed
- Discusses publicly the future of the river and watershed
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Participants need to:
- Furnish their own canoe or kayak, paddles, paddle partner, and life vests (some
floats may have rentals, call to verify or check online)
- Bring a sack lunch and something to drink
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Other possible items to bring:
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Cell phone
- Extra water
- Sunscreen and hat
- Rain gear
- Bug repellant
Please no alcoholic beverages |
Educational and informational displays, speakers,
and demonstrations will be available to help you better understand
and appreciate the land, water, and human resources of your watershed.

Swans at Binder Park Zoo
Reservations are required.
Please click
here for a registration form and here
for hold harmless agreement.
Become
a Kanoe the Kazoo Sponsor
Special Thanks to Kanoe the Kazoo
Sponsors:

City of Battle Creek

City of Kalamazoo

Bell's Brewery

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr and
Huber, Inc.

Potawatomi Resource Conservation & Development Council
Schlatter Design
Allegra Print & Imaging |
Special Thanks to Kanoe the Kazoo
Supporters:
Allegan County Conservation District
Allegan County Recreation
Binder Park Zoo
City of Battle Creek
City of Kalamazoo
Four Township Water Resources Council
Kalamazoo River Watershed
Council
Kingman Museum
Michigan Audubon
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