Swimmers at Baseline Lake

PFAS and Recreation on the Huron River

This blog was originally posted in April 2019. Our understanding of the PFAS crisis has improved significantly since then, and we’re updating this post for 2023. As the the extent of PFAS contamination around the globe has become apparent, it’s raised concerns about recreation. The Huron River was one of the first rivers in Michigan […]

Huron River Water Trail Earns State Designation

The Huron River National Water Trail was designated as one of the first State Water Trails by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) in partnership with the Office of the Great Lakes at the end of 2018. The program is intended to recognize communities and partners that connect people to outdoor recreation. To be […]

How To Paddle Through the Entire Huron River

A Paddler’s Journey – Ron Sell’s 2013 River Expedition A little over 20 years ago, Joan Martin (Huron River Watershed Council Adopt-A-Stream emeritus) had the wonderful idea of getting a bunch of people together and paddling the whole length of the Huron River.  After a year of planning, getting dozens of people involved and communities […]

Huron River Video Inspires Summer Paddling Adventures

Let our newly released “Paddling the Huron River Water Trail” short documentary featuring three different sections of the river inspire your summer paddling adventures. Watch It Here.      

The Huron River Water Trail is a project of the Huron River Watershed Council and is managed by a consortium of interested groups and communities.

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