Shiawassee River Bowl 2026
Fenton Expo Feb 7th

Fenton Expo Feb 7th

Over 5,000 people in the Fenton & Linden Regional area make their way out of their homes during the dreary late-winter season to come and see the biggest community event the Chamber has to offer! Located at Fenton High School, the Community Expo boasts well over...

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Quiet Adventures Symposium is Feb 28th

Quiet Adventures Symposium is Feb 28th

The 31th Annual Quiet Adventures Symposium will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the MSU Farm Bureau Pavilion (4301 Farm Lane, Lansing, MI, on the Michigan State University campus) between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm. We had to change from the first weekend in March due to Pavilion scheduling. The Symposium is hosted by the nonprofit Quiet Adventures Society, formerly the Quiet Water Society.

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Headwaters Trails Owl Presentation

Headwaters Trails Owl Presentation

The Howell Nature Center will present owls and possibly other forms of wildlife that we can view and learn about their habitat. Potluck dinner at 5PM followed by the presentation at  ~6PM.

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Third Annual Shiawassee River Bowl

Third Annual Shiawassee River Bowl

Keepers Rolling for the River Bowling event is a Fundraiser for Keepers of the Shiawassee River projects which support, promote and preserve and Preserve the river

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Keepers of the Shiawassee

The Keepers of the Shiawassee, Inc. (established in 2009), are a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer group, located in southern Genesee County, Michigan.The Keepers are advocates of the Shiawassee River, the Shiawassee River Trail Coalition, and the communities the River flows through. We sponsor paddling opportunities, organize/perform cleanups, conduct aquatic macroinvertebrate water monitoring, install signage, educate, help to maintain and create canoe/kayak launches, march in local parades, and much more. Each year, we participate in many community events in the Linden/Fenton area and beyond.

We welcome new members – come join us!

Our Mission:

To engage people to enjoy and preserve the Shiawassee River and the communities along its course.

Our Purpose:

To promote and facilitate appreciation, preservation and access of the Shiawassee River as a valuable natural recreational resource.

Includes and not limited to:

  • Encourage environmental stewardship through preservation, responsible use, maintenance, restoration, water monitoring and testing
  • Identify invasive species and pollution sources
  • Provide educational opportunities through various media resources, community activities/events and programs
  • Improve access to the Shiawassee River with new and/or improved launches and related enhancements
  • Support and promote the Shiawassee River as a designated U.S. National Park Service “National Water Trail”, a State of Michigan “State Water Trail” and formerly recognized as the “Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail”.

Membership

Support the Keepers of the Shiawassee, Inc by joining and paying annual dues. Also check out our volunteer opportunities!

Report a Problem

Is a tree down and causing problem? Did someone dump a large amount of trash in the river? Let us know!

Upcoming Events

Our organization is busy! Check out our events page to see what’s happening with Keepers of the Shiawassee.