Let’s clean up The Sag! We will remove trash and debris from this part of the Grand River from Ottawa Sands. Please be sure to register for the cleanup by land or by water:

-Ottawa Sands - Cleanup on land: volunteers will clean up the shore of The Sag (meet at Ottawa Sands County Park 18153 N Shore Dr, Ferrysburg, MI 49456.)

-Ottawa Sands - Cleanup in water *Double Kayak*: volunteers will cleanup The Sag via double kayak. These kayaks seat 2 volunteers. Kayak, paddles, and flotation devices will be provided free of cost by ODC Network (meet at Ottawa Sands County Park 18153 N Shore Dr, Ferrysburg, MI 49456. .)

-Ottawa Sands - Cleanup in water *Single Kayak*: volunteers will cleanup The Sag via kayak. These kayaks seat 1 volunteer. Kayak, paddle, and flotation devices will be provided free of cost by ODC Network (meet at Ottawa Sands County Park 18153 N Shore Dr, Ferrysburg, MI 49456.)

This event is in partnership with the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council, Ottawa County Parks and Recreation, the Ottawa Conservation District, and the Outdoor Discovery Center Network. These organizations recently received a Trash Free Waters grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency to support beach and river cleanups in Ottawa and Allegan Counties. The amount of trash removed from the river and riverbank will be calculated and reported. More information can be found here.

This event requires walking and/or paddling. Ottawa Sands County Park has natural surface trails and may not be universally accessible.

All Spring Forum events will follow current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services guidelines which can be found here. Please wear a mask, and bring gloves. Trash bags, cleanup instructions, and kayaks will be provided onsite.

By registering for this event, participants agree to the Release and Waiver Form for the cleanup of The Sag.