Earlier this month, 10 team members took time out of their busy work schedules to volunteer with the Muskegon River Watershed Assembly. The team kayaked in the Muskegon River to pick up trash and debris for the fifth consecutive year.
This cleanup was part of the Muskegon River Watershed Assembly’s annual Trash Bash, where teams of volunteers descend on the Muskegon River to clean up designated spots along the river. More than 100 volunteers operated in all sections of the river, from the Higgins Lake Shoreline down to the Bridgeton area where tubing is popular – and where hundreds of aluminum cans accumulate.
“It’s great to see so many folks participating in the Trash Bash – knowing we’re all doing our part to keep the Muskegon River clean and healthy for all to enjoy,” said Tyler Gage, manager, Transmission & Storage Operations, who organized this event. “Plus, kayaking as a team on a beautiful August morning is a great way to bond!”
Volunteering is part of the team’s guiding principles. The Six Lakes employees, who day-to-day manage our company’s natural gas transmission and storage operations in mid-Michigan, make it a goal to volunteer at least a few times a year together. They regularly clean up and help maintain a local VFW Hall and a church in the area. Tyler’s team has also previously volunteered with the Muskegon River Watershed Assembly for a tire clean up in Howard City and a tree planting event in Big Rapids.
“Caring for our community is part of who we are. I’m glad these volunteers were able to celebrate Month of Caring with an initiative close to their heart,” said Jonathan Wilson, regional manager, and Board Member for the Muskegon River Watershed Assembly. “It’s awesome to see their passion for the outdoors come alive through volunteerism.”