Author Archives: riverraisininstitute

Today is Blog Action Day and the topic is water. It’s hard to believe that nearly 1 billion people do not have access to clean water. Can you imagine having to walk miles to fill a bucket and then carry … Continue reading →

Friday June 25th 2010 marked the date of an important occasion for the city of Monroe, MI. and for the planet. This was The Heritage Trail Dedication ceremony and it took place at the corner of Elm and Detroit. The trial … Continue reading →

Sharon Venier and Jay Biernat of The River Raisin Institute (RRI) mobilized yesterday to pull Garlic Mustard (GM). Last month, Sharon Venier, while at a retreat for the River Raisin Institute board at the IHM river house in Monroe, noticed the invasive plant … Continue reading →

The River Raisin Institute, along with The Orchard Center High School in Monroe Michigan, just completed its JF New rain garden installation on the grounds of Orchard Center High. The long awaited install, will divert storm water that would otherwise … Continue reading →