A dedicated group of volunteers gathered at Enos Park on M-46 to help clean up a 7-mile stretch of the Cass River Saturday! Nearly 50 volunteers, mainly from Frankenmuth and surrounding areas, cleaned large amounts of debris from the banks and river bed. 

They accomplished removing a washing machine, shopping carts, and a large amount of vehicle tires. This annual event helps keep the river clean for recreational use, such as kayaking and canoeing. 

The 3rd Annual Paddle & Swim on the Cass River took place on Saturday, June 21 under near-ideal weather conditions.  At total of 25 canoe and kayaks, two pontoon boats and 10 swimmers participated, departing from the canoe launch in Tuscola and disembarking at the Frankenmuth canoe launch at Heritage Park in Frankenmuth.

One participant swam non-stop, a 4½-mile swim, in 2 hours.

The next major swim event is the Tri-for-Life Triathlon scheduled for August 2 in Frankenmuth.