 The Friends of the Shiawassee River is a special interest group and non-profit organization founded in 1996.Their mission is to "Care", to maintain and improve the water quality and habitats of the Shiawassee River watershed; "Share", to enhance the community’s appreciation and knowledge of the river, especially among youth; and "Enjoy", to increase recreational access and responsible use of the Shiawassee River.The Friends also hold an annual river clean-up and conduct invasive species removal workdays.