The St. Clair County Health Department, along with Cargill, Inc of St. Clair to help bring River Day 2012 to the rivers, lakes and bays of St. Clair County. Cargill partners with organizations that protect and improve accessibility to water resources and provide environmental conservation and preservation education. River Day returns for one day, Saturday, June 9, with a full day of free activities on land and water. All River Day events are free; prizes are given at each event. River Day activities include:
Art on the River, Port Huron
Family Fishing Clinic, Port Huron
Wastewater Treatment Plant Virtual Tours, Port Huron
YMCA Swimmer Safety Day, Port Huron
Bakers Field Riverfront Park Grand Opening, Port Huron
Kids Fishing Derby, St. Clair
Paddle the Pine River, St. Clair
Native Plant Kit Sale, Goodells
Columbus County Park Tour, Columbus
Family Fishing Mania, Marine City
Discover the Delta Paddle-Palooza, Clay Township
Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Algonac
River Day corresponds with Michigan Free Fishing Weekend giving residents the chance to drop a line without a license. Free fishing equipment is also available for check-out through the St. Clair County library branches. Event details with program times and locations are available at www.RiverDayFun.com.
