GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) Efforts are underway in an attempt to return the Grand River to its natural state. The West Michigan Environmental Action Council hosted an event Tuesday called “Reconnect to the River,” a forum discussing the possibility of removing dams along the Grand River. By removing the four dams that restrict the water’s...
Category: Conservation
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Reconnect to the River Will Highlight the Future of the Grand River
Key Topics Include Restoring the Rapids, Stormwater Management, Recreation, Habitat GRAND RAPIDS – West Michigan Environmental Action Council, Grand Rapids Public Museum and Founders Brewing Company are presenting a forum examining the current state and potential future of the Grand River in West Michigan on Tuesday, May 22 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the...
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Get down and dirty with these great projects!
Volunteers are needed to plant trees and shrubs along Tyler Creek, and to help clean up along Cedar Creek.
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TU’s “On the Rise” TV show features Rogue River this week
SWMTU is featured on the Sportsman Channel this week in the show "Trout Unlimited On The Rise". Look for the Chapter's work on the Rogue River Home River Initiative with appearances by JR Hartman and Glen Blackwood.
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Upcoming Rogue River Watershed Events
We have a lot of upcoming watershed events going on in the Rogue River Watershed so mark your calendars! If you would like to attend these events please contact me at [email protected] or 231-557-6362. Stormwater Runoff Citizen Workshop Purpose: This workshop will provide the public with an understanding of stormwater runoff and things you can...
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Dolan monitoring report released
As part of the large in-stream Dolan property project in 2010, SWMTU is required to monitor the status of the project and report the findings. By following this link, you can read the 18-page report. If you are interested in just the summary, here it is …. The Dolan Habitat Improvement Project is a unique...
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Public comment on the Grand River watershed
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division has released for public comment a draft report details the physical and biological characteristics and proposed management actions that impact aquatic resources associated with the Grand River watershed.
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2011 State of TU
Trout Unlimited CEO Chris Wood delivers the State of TU address at the 2011 Annual Meeting in Bend, OR. 2011 State of TU from Trout Unlimited on Vimeo.
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Help create a permanent SWMTU scholarship at MSU
In the next 2 months, we have the unique opportunity to fully fund the Schrems Scholarship at MSU. We are $3,000 short of our $40,000 goal and need the support of all our members.
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Vote for free wastewater monitoring equipment
The City of Grand Rapids – Environmental Services Department announced it has been selected as a Fan Favorite nominee in the “See the BIG picture” contest sponsored by Hach Company, the industry leader in nutrient monitoring. The City of Grand Rapids – Environmental Services Department will compete against nine other municipal wastewater treatment facilities across...