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Since 1993, the Stream Teams have worked on a shoe string budget. In no year have we received more than $10,000. In that time, no one has ever received a salary for their work. Our average yearly budget from 2000 - 2004 has been around $5000. That was bolstered by a large grant, our last, from Downriver Recycling for $7,500 per year over two years in 2007 and 2008. Subtracting that out and our operating expenses drops dramatically. What are the yearly expenses? Here are a few:
  • Insurance - $ 850
  • Tee shirts - $1500
  • Picnic for students - $350
  • Certificates & mailing - $200
  • Wader/gloves/consumables - $450
  • Specific project equipment and supplies -- $1250/event average
    • wood/lumber
    • concrete
    • benches
    • trees/bushes/vegetation
    • equipment rental
    • engineering stakes
    • rope/fencing

How to donate

The Stream Team is a 501 - (C) 3 organization organized under the Downriver Citizens for a Safe Environment. We incorporated in 1989 and have received donations since. We are always looking for supplies and equipment which we can use for our events. If you were looking to help, you can donate several ways.

  1. If you have supplies which you wish to donate, either drop them off or contact us to arrange a pick up. Call us at 734-246-4611 ext 256 or 210.
  2. We would always be happy to receive monitory donations. Mail your check or money order to:
    DCSE
    P.O. Box 488
    Grosse Ile, MI 48138