The Blueways of St. Clair

09/22/2025

A new ADA kayak launch has just officially opened in Ira Township! This new launch site is located along Swan Creek and Anchor Bay and can be accessed at Waterworks Park located at 8375 Water Works Drive in Ira Township. For more details on this new launch site, check out the following article:
* https://www.voicenews.com/2025/09/04/ira-township-accessible-kayak-launch-officially-open/

Looking forward to seeing you out there!

A ribbon-cutting event took place Aug. 26 at Ira Township’s Waterworks Park for a new accessible kayak launch, parking and pathway.

08/19/2025

Do you have a passion for the outdoors, wildlife and habitat conservation? If so, you should consider becoming a Conservation Steward through the Michigan State University Conservation Stewards Program. This unique 8-week program will give you an opportunity to learn about St. Clair County’s natural communities from local experts and people committed to conservation through field trips, online material and indoor classes held in unique places throughout the county. If this sounds like something you may be interested in, check out the following link to learn more and apply:
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An educational program designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles and sharing this knowledge with others to help restore and conserve ecosystems throughout Michigan communities.

08/12/2025

If you plan on attending the Port Huron Float Down event this Sunday, August 17th, which entails swimming or “floating” southward down the St. Clair River from Lighthouse Beach in Port Huron to Chrysler Beach in Marysville, please make sure to keep safety in mind as your number 1 priority! If you do plan to attend the upcoming Float Down event this weekend, please take a look at the safety precautions recommended by the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards shown in the following article:
* https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/local/2025/08/11/coast-guard-warns-of-safety-during-port-huron-float-down/85610938007/

Have fun out there this weekend but please remember to be responsible!

"High risk factors include the fast-moving current, weather conditions, water temperature, the large number of participants, lack of life jackets, and alcohol consumption,"

07/29/2025

Whether you’re a novice kayaker or a professional in need of some helpful reminders, please feel free to check out the following kayak safety and etiquette cheat sheet. Happy paddling out there!

07/25/2025

The annual St. Clair Offshore Boat Races are happening this weekend at the St. Clair Boardwalk located at 200 N. Riverside Ave! This festival has live music, pit displays, food and drinks, merchandise vendors and of course, offshore boat races! Bring your lawn chairs and come on down to St. Clair to enjoy the fun. Boat races will be held on Sunday from 12pm - 5pm. For event details, check out the following link:
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As a reminder… the St. Clair River is closed during actual racing on Sunday. “In between” individual races, the river will be temporarily open.

07/07/2025

Get ready, because the 2025 Blue Water Festival is just around the corner! This year’s Blue Water Festival will take place from Wednesday, July 9th to Saturday, July 12th in downtown Port Huron. There will be live music, bounce houses, food trucks, a petting zoo, a hotdog eating contest and more! It will certainly have something for everyone! Then, to cap off the festival on Saturday, will be the 101st Bayview Mackinac Sailboat Race from Port Huron to Mackinac Island.

The festival schedule can be found by accessing the link below:
* https://www.bluewater.org/event-detail/the-blue-water-festival-bayview-mackinac-race-july-9-12/

Looking forward to seeing many of you there!

06/17/2025

Thanks so much to everyone who came out to our River Day 2025 paddle along the Belle River this weekend! We had such a fun time exploring East China Township and Marine City and hope you did too.

06/05/2025

The Blueways of St. Clair is happy to announce we will be hosting our first paddling event of the year on June 14, 2025 to celebrate River Day! Whether you're a seasoned paddler or a first-timer, this is a perfect way to explore some of our beautiful waterways, meet fellow paddlers and enjoy the great outdoors. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will meet at the Belle River Park kayak launch located at 1956 Belle River Road in East China Township. This event is totally free, however, participants must bring their own kayaks, lifejackets and paddles. Parking is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. For additional information and/or an application form, please contact MPC staff via phone at 810-989-6950 or via email at [email protected].

This is a family-friendly event — all ages and skill levels welcome! Come make a splash, soak up the sunshine and see your county from a whole new angle.

05/15/2025

Be sure to get your Huron Lady Sturgeon Cruise Tickets before they're gone!

03/28/2025

Due to an oil spill that occurred on Thursday, March 27th, 2025 into the St. Clair River, please avoid contact with the water in the St. Clair River as recommended by official emergency alerts from communities in both Ontario and Michigan. To be extra cautious, it might be a good idea to additionally avoid contact with the water in the south part of Lake Huron until official updates are provided and the water is determined safe to come in contact with again. For additional information on this issue, please check out the following article:
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Bari Wrubel, superintendent of Marysville's water plants, said he the plant's monitoring equipment has not detected anything.