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Kanoe the Kazoo 2013
Kanoe the Kazoo is an annual event organized by the Kalamazoo River TMDL Implementation Committee with help from the TMDL Point Source Committee and local watershed partners. Since 2003, this annual event has introduced over 1,000 citizens to the Kalamazoo River and its tributaries.
This year, for the 10th anniversary of the Kanoe the Kazoo event, we have 12 hosts offering 11 float opportunities - at least one every month from May to September- for the 2013 Kanoe the Kazoo season!
Photo Credit: Clarissa Carnell
When is it?
The first float of the season is on Saturday, May 11 and the last float is on Saturday, September 28. Check out the schedule below for more information and to find a float that works for you!
Photo Credit: Randy Rheynard
Kanoe the Kazoo 2013 Event Details
Saturday, May 11 - Four Townships Water Resources Council Float
| Time |
8am - Noon |
| Length of Float / Paddle Time |
3 hours |
| Float Location |
Lower and Middle Crooked Lakes |
| Start Location |
Prairieville Township Park on Milo Road |
| End Location |
Same as start |
| Registration / Event Info |
Pre-registration recommended.
Contact Kenny Kornheiser (mail@ftwrc.org)
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Saturday, June 22 - Kalamazoo River Watershed Council
| Time |
Meet at park @ 1pm to shuttle to end point
Begin float @ 2pm |
| Length of Float / Paddle Time |
3.5 miles / approx. 2 hours (with stops to talk about river restoration) |
| Float Location |
Plainwell to Ostego |
| Start Location |
Fannie Pell park, City of Plainwell |
| End Location |
St. Margeret's Church, City of Otsego |
| Registration / Event Info |
- Contact: Jamie McCarthy (269-978-4606, krwc@kalamazooriver.org)
- Day of event: Jamie McCarthy (616-706-4946)
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Saturday, July 13 - MI DNR & Highland River Adventures
| Time |
Morning paddle: 9am - Noon
Afternoon paddle: 1pm - 4 pm |
| Length of Float / Paddle Time |
3 hours |
| Float Location |
Allegan State Game Area |
| Start Location |
Allegan Dam |
| End Location |
M-89 or Pipeline (depending on group speed) |
| Registration / Event Info |
- Cost: $20 per person
- MI DNR contacts: Karen Cleveland (571-241-4250, clevelandk1@michigan.gov) & Mark Mills (269-673-2430, millsm@michigan.gov)
- Highland River Adventures contact: Scott Fraser (269-245-9548, gigjumper@gmail.com) |
Saturday, July 20 - KRCC
| Time |
Shuttle @ 8:30am
Float start @ 9:30am |
| Length of Float / Paddle Time |
1.5 hours or 2.5 hours |
| Float Location |
Kalamazoo River |
| Start Location |
Merrill Park, Comstock |
| End Location |
Verberg Park or optional extended float to D Ave. |
| Registration / Event Info |
- Registration required if transportation back to the start is needed.
- Donations accepted; $1 fee per boat recovered at D Ave takeout; $1 fee per vehicle parked at D Ave takeout.
- Contact: Gary Wager (269-382-0490 ext. 271, glwager@gmail.com)
- For more info: www.kalrivercleanup.org |
Friday, July 26 - Great Lakes Adventure Club Paddle to the Dunes
| Co-Hosts: |
Great Lakes Adventure Club
West Michigan Costal Kayakers Association |
| Time |
10:50am - 4:45pm |
| Length of Float / Paddle Time |
11 miles / 5 hours
Optional takeout: 8 miles / 4 hours |
| Start Location |
New Richmond Old Bridge Park |
| End Location |
Oval Beach, Sagatuck on Lake Michigan
Optional takeout: Wades Bayou, Douglas |
| Registration / Event Info |
- Contact: Kyak Kenneth (269-330-1040, TillWePaddle@hotmail.com)
- Post paddle: Back Alley Pizza Joint in Douglas |
Saturday, July 27 - Rotary Clubs of Albion & Marshall
| Time |
9am - 5pm |
| Length of Float / Paddle Time |
River time: 5.5 hours
Total event time: 9 hours |
| Start Location |
Reiger Park, Albion |
| End Location |
Stuart's Landing, Marshall |
| Registration / Event Info |
Contact: Amy DeShon (517-629-5533, president@greateralbionchamber.org) |
Saturday, August 10 - Battle Creek Clean Water Partners & Marshall Area Conservation Committee
| Time |
Meet @ 9am
Float starts @ 10am
Lunch at Historic Bridge Park @ 11am
End @ 12:30pm |
| Length of Float / Paddle Time |
River time: 1.5 - 2 hours
Total event time: 3.5 hours |
| Start Location |
Ceresco Dam |
| End Location |
Paddler's Grove, Battle Creek |
| Registration / Event Info |
Contact: Cheryl Vosburg (269-781-3985, cvosburg@cityofmarshall.com) |
Saturday, August 10 - BCMAMS Raft Race
| Time |
2pm |
| Float Location |
Battle Creek |
| Registration / Event Info |
Contact: Jeremy Andrews (269-832-0777, Jandrews1977@gmail.com) |
Saturday, August 31 - West Michigan Coastal Kayakers Association The Big Push
| Co-Hosts: |
West Michigan Coastal Kayakers Association
Great Lakes Adventure Club |
| Time |
7:40 am - 6pm |
| Length of Float / Paddle Time |
27 miles / 7-8 hours
Optional Takeout A: 15 miles / 5 hrs
Optional Takeout B: 23 miles / 7 hrs |
| Start Location |
DNR (PAS) downriver of Calkins Dam and below Lake Allegan; by intersection of Allegan Dam Rd. and 41st St., Allegan |
| End Location |
Oval Beach, Sagatuck on Lake Michigan
Optional Takeout A: New Richmond Old Bridge Park
Optional Takeout B: Wades Bayou, Douglas |
| Registration / Event Info |
- Contact: Kyak Kenneth (269-330-1040, TillWePaddle@hotmail.com)
- Post paddle: Back Alley Pizza Joint in Douglas |
Sunday, September 8 - Battle Creek Ammerican Association of Zookeepers
| Time |
8am |
| Length of Float / Paddle Time |
approx. 16 miles / 6 hours |
| Start Location |
Parking area just east of Helmer Road / M-37 on West Jackson St., Battle Creek |
| End Location |
Time Out Lounge, Galesburg |
| Registration / Event Info |
- Cost: $10 per person
- Contact: Sarah Stewart (269-979-1351 ext. 224, sstewart@binderparkzoo.org) |
Saturday, September 28 - Great Lakes Adventure Club Explore the Marsh
Kanoe the Kazoo 2013 Event Supporters
Albion Rotary Club
American Association of Zookeepers
Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners
Binder Park Zoo Battle Creek
Calhoun County Visitors Bureau
Calhoun County Water Resources Commissioner
City of Battle Creek
City of Marshall
Four Township Water Resources Council
Great Lakes Adventure Club
Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
Highland River Adventures
Kalamazoo River Cleanup Coalition
Kalamazoo River TMDL Group
Kalamazoo River Watershed Council
Marshall Area Conservation Committee
Marshall Rotary Club
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
West Michigan Coastal Kayakers Association
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