Scott Faulkner Executive Director Muskegon River Watershed Assembly Over the warmer months of 2021, I frequently traveled through the backwaters of our watershed; in remote tributaries, on a jet boat out in the braids, and electrofishing in a hidden impoundment. I frequently found myself marveling at the ingenuity and tenacity of previous generations in their…
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Jon Bumstead Michigan State Senator Director, Muskegon River Watershed Assembly Major investment in water quality, dams, and natural resources I introduced legislation to fund meaningful investments in our state’s water infrastructure. Clean water and protecting our natural resources, especially our Great Lakes, has always been a legislative priority of mine. Over the years, my office…
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Emma Costantino, Outreach Coordinator North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area Protecting a watershed involves monitoring for invasive species – both in and out of the water. Invasive plants can take over riparian areas, just as they do in any other place. They crowd out native vegetation, disrupt fish and wildlife habitat, and cause…
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Despite the obvious challenges inherent in a global pandemic, a topic that we have all talked about way too much, 2021 was a year of accomplishment and growth for the Muskegon River Watershed Assembly. Thanks to commitment from dedicated individuals throughout the organization, we sustained many of our most important legacy programs and projects while…
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Marty Holtgren PHD Principal Watershed Scientist Muskegon River Watershed Assembly The Altona Dam was built in 1868 for a flourmill and sawmill on the Little Muskegon River near the eventual location of the village of Altona. The remnants of the dam are no longer used and are problematic to the health of the river and…
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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!
Winter Newsletter 2021-2022From the Office of the Director January 2022January 28, 2022Scott Faulkner Executive Director Muskegon River Watershed Assembly Over the warmer months of 2021, I frequently traveled through the backwaters of our watershed; in remote tributaries, on a jet boat out in the braids, and electrofishing in a hidden impoundment. I frequently found myself…
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