The chapter raised a total of $6,815 for conservation management on the Coldwater River.
Coldwater River
The Coldwater River flows for approximately 20 miles through Barry and Kent counties near Hastings and Freeport, Michigan. It flows into the Thornapple River and is part of the Grand River watershed. Tyler Creek is a significant tributary of the river. Both the Coldwater River and Tyler Creek are designated trout streams and have long been a focus of SWMTU conservation efforts.
Coldwater River Hatch Guide & Public Access
The following images represent two sides of a printable Coldwater River Hatch Guide. It shows some of the common hatches that occur and access points along both Tyler Creek and Coldwater River. Click on each image to view a larger version.
Reports from the Coldwater River
Please support the Embrace-A-Stream Challenge between November 8-14
With your help, we believe we can double the $2,100 grant and get $1,000 from Orvis.
Coldwater River awarded another Embrace-A-Stream Grant
The $2,100 grant will go toward the Coldwater River Monitoring Project, specifically to cover the cost of temperature loggers placed in the river.
Coldwater River trout survey
Fish were tagged and recorded, including many brown trout in the 12 to 14-inch range.
Big portion of Coldwater River improved for trout habitat
About 20 logjams were modified on the Coldwater River to provide better fish cover, stabilize banks, and open new spawning beds.
Manure spill turns portions of Coldwater River “ink black”
Brook View Dairy is being investigated by the Michigan DEQ for the March 6 manure spill.
Meet Your Watershed
This video was produced by the Coldwater River Watershed Council to highlight the problems and opportunities that are present in the Coldwater River.
Dolan Property
SWMTU was a long-time deed holder of what’s commonly called the “Dolan Property” along the Coldwater River near Freeport, Mich. That property is no longer managed by SWMTU. The deed was transferred to the Michigan Nature Association in 2016. Below here are a couple of links we retain for historical purposes only:
Historical Background: Dolan Natural Area
Historical Document: Dolan Property management plan
