Save the Date! This annual St. Clair County event returns for one day – June 9, 2012 – with a full day of free activities on land and water for the entire family!
Picture this: A sunny day on the beach with friends. Sitting streamside in the shade of a willow tree. Floating peacefully on a quiet river. Feeling the tug on your fishing pole from a fish. Clean water is essential to having fun on the water. This can all too easily be taken for granted, so since 2004 the St. Clair County Health Department has been organizing recreational activities in early June that allow everyone to celebrate, enhance and protect our beautiful rivers, lakes and bays.
Introducing families to our precious water resources is our business. Through River Day we are committed to helping families enjoy a day together in the great outdoors. This love of nature creates memories and stewards that will last a lifetime. So whether you like to stay dry, get wet, play, learn or relax, it won’t cost you a thing to get out and have fun on River Day!
RIVER WORTHY NEWS:
Free Fishing Equipment Rental No fishing pole? No tackle box? No problem! The Bluewater Sportsfishing Association has got you covered! They have made available fishing tackle including a rod and reel combo at each of the St. Clair County libraries branches. You need only your library card to check these out for a period of five days. No fishing license? Also no problem! River Day corresponds with Michigan's Free Fishing Weekend giving you the chance to drop a line on this weekend without a license. Get fishing!
The Blueways of St. Clair Looking to get out on your own and enjoy the water trails from Anchor Bay to Lake Huron? The Blueways website offers sixteen different paddling routes on eight different waterbodies for you to explore. Print off the maps to bring along on your journey. This website is now available to smart phones! Access the website while on the water in your kayak or canoe and post a story of your trip to share with others. Get paddling!
Wheelchair Accessible Launches Currently there are three, and more are planned. Riverfront Park off North River Road in Fort Gratiot, the city of St. Clair Boat Harbor, and the Marysville Boat Launch all offer ADA accessible launches. One more is planned at Baker's Field in Port Huron Township. Get going!
