Scott Faulkner Executive Director Muskegon River Watershed Assembly “Prophecy speaks of a time during the seventh fire when our people will have a choice between two paths. The first path is well worn and scorched. The second path is new and green. It is our choice as communities and as individuals how we will... Read More
Legislative Update Jon Bumstead Michigan State Senator Director, Muskegon River Watershed Assembly Natural Resource Highlights from the 2022-2023 Fascial Year Budget The Michigan Legislature recently finalized and passed the state budget for 2022-2023. As the vice chair of the DNR and EGLE budget committees, I prioritized protecting our natural resources and ensuring a safe... Read More
Sarah Marie Himes MRWA Assistant Preface: I would like to give a special thanks to my scientist friends, Meteorologist Madison Ryke and Meteorologist Austin Lowe for educating me about the chemistry behind fall colors and extracting leaf pigment through their STEM experiments. Fall’ing in Love with Color In our household, fall is the favorite season.... Read More
By Emma Costantino North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area Aquatic invasive plants are already a problem for many lakes in Michigan as they can cause numerous issues for lakes and are difficult to remove. Now, there is another aquatic invasive plant to watch out for: European frog-bit. European frog-bit is a small, free-floating aquatic... Read More
Marty Holtgren PHD Principal Watershed Scientist Muskegon River Watershed Assembly In 2020, the Muskegon River Watershed Assembly (MRWA) began the task of compiling a list of dams within the watershed that would be appropriate candidates for removal while developing initial design plans and removal cost estimates for those selected. The Ice Mountain Stewardship Fund managed... Read More
Jimmie Mitchell Director Natural Resources (Ret) Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Director, Muskegon River Watershed Assembly Editor’s Note The Maple River area near Bridgeton represents a significant challenge and a compelling restoration opportunity for the MRWA, one we have been clearly aware of since our beginnings nearly twenty years ago. That may seem like... Read More
