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By: Emma Costantino North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area Many unwanted aquatic plants have been moving into Michigan’s waters. One example of a plant you do not want to see floating in your lake is European frog-bit. One of several invasive plants on the Michigan watch list, European frog-bit is a free-floating aquatic plant. Its dangling roots tend to...[ read more ]
by: Kevin Feenstra Muskegon River Guide and Outfitter The Muskegon River Watershed is an amazing place, even in the dead of winter. But as spring starts to arrive, the river explodes to life as the water temperature rises. Early insects hatch, triggering a chain reaction that lasts through the spring. The Muskegon River is indeed a great place to be;...[ read more ]
We asked for your help and you did not hesitate. The staff and Board of Directors of the Muskegon River Watershed Assembly wish to extend a big thank you to all our members and contributors. You are a true friend of the Muskegon River! Lifetime Members Jeff Babb Karleen Cox Leonard Dafoe Tom and Susan Fabus Cindy Fitzwilliams-Heck, MRWA Bob...[ read more ]
Marty Holtgren PHD Executive Director Muskegon River watershed Assembly A Valued Partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Award winning American author and environmental activist, Wendell Berry said, “The Earth is what we all have in common.” and this is a call to us at MRWA. We literally work side-by-side with so many Muskegon River Watershed residents and organizations...[ read more ]
Jessica Collier Fish and Wildlife Biologist United States Fish and Wildlife Service The double-edge sword of dams: revolutionary and restrictive Part 1 of our series exploring how dam removals can reconnect species to habitats that have long been inaccessible. Dams have a long and storied history in the United States. The Anasazi constructed small dams to capture water for their...[ read more ]
By Emma Costantino, Outreach Coordinator North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area Water gardens are a popular trend in landscaping. While there is a great diversity of aquatic plants to grow in a water garden, many people end up choosing ones that are invasive to Michigan. There is a misconception that if a plant can be bought at a local...[ read more ]
Kevin Feenstra Muskegon River Guide and Outfitter The Muskegon River Watershed is an amazing place, even in the dead of winter. I love to fish, and the Muskegon is unique because parts of the river are always clear of ice, even on the coldest of days. In West Michigan, most of our rivers will freeze if winter becomes cold and...[ read more ]
It would be nearly impossible to find an enterprise of any type in America that has not felt the impact of Covid-19. Small businesses that depend on daily customer interaction face the largest challenges and tragically, many will not survive. Obviously, a nonprofit organization like the Muskegon River Watershed Assembly has different concerns since we rely on a diverse combination...[ read more ]
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