Voice of the River Annual Celebration

The Flint River Watershed Coalition’s 2016 Voice of the River Annual Celebration was held on Thursday January 28 at Sloan Museum. The fundraiser included hors d’ oeuvres, a raffle and silent auction, as well as a priority viewing of Sloan Museum’s newest exhibit “Water’s Extreme Journey.”

Tom Jones of the Genesee Country Drain Commission received the Dr. Gary Pace Volunteer of the Year award for his dedication to the Flint River GREEN program, and Art Wenzlaff of International Academy received the Leadership Award for his dedication and tireless efforts to improve and protect Thread Creek and Thread Lake.

The Flint River Watershed Coalition is an organization that represents individuals, businesses, community organizations, and local units of government who all share a vision of a healthier Flint River Watershed.

 

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