This clean up is just one part of a multi-step process in assessing, improving and conserving Buck Creek.
Category: Conservation
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Volunteers Needed – Buck Creek Clean Up
Buck Creek Clean Up August 13th Schrems TU in conjunction with local municipalities has been awarded a $25,000 grant to assess the water quality in the Buck Creek watershed over the next two years. Currently Buck Creek is a coldwater resource, but highly threatened because of its urban nature. It is very rare to find...
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Au Sable vs Fish Farm Presentation
For those of you who were unable to attend the SWMTU hosted public forum on the Au Sable River and the proposed fish farm on January 28, 2016 at the Grand Rapids Public Library – below is a copy of the presentation from Tom Baird, President, Anglers of Au Sable. How can you help? Be...
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Michigan hit with new invasive species
State officials have discovered the New Zealand mud snail in a section of the Pere Marquette River.
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REGISTER FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL BUCK CREEK CLEANUP
Recently Schrems TU has been awarded a $25,000 grant to assess the water quality in the Buck Creek watershed over the next two years. Currently Buck Creek is a coldwater resource, but highly threatened because of its urban nature. It is very rare to find coldwater in this type of setting, which is why Schrems...
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Super hatches of the Rogue River
We are honored to have Dick Pobst on hand to present his lecture on the major fly hatches of the Rogue. Admission is free, but seating is limited.
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Coldwater River featured on Michigan Out Of Doors
Michigan Out Of Doors covered the bank destabilization on the Coldwater River, and you can view the video here. The part on the Coldwater River begins at the 19:18 mark.
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DEQ issues violations for Barry Co. river damage
FREEPORT, Mich. (WOOD) – Several state agencies are stepping in to investigate after a contractor removed trees along and dredged the Coldwater River in Barry County. People who live along and fish in the river contacted 24 Hour News 8 about the project that affects 14 miles of the river, which started as a clean-up...
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Erosion alert: Coldwater River
Some recent tree removal and bank destabilization has occurred on the Coldwater River, upstream of Freeport. A public meeting will be held Thursday, April 16.
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GVSU to study brook trout in Cedar Creek
A telemetry study will tag trout and allow researchers to determine where water temperatures are best for brook trout.