River Care

River Care CRA’s staple program allows us to complete projects from stem to stern across our 15-county service region. First identified at the local level, River Care projects make their way to our Workplan and are managed by our veteran project management team. River...
Determining the Future of Baldwin River Dam

Determining the Future of Baldwin River Dam

Determining the Future of Baldwin River Dam Project Highlights Project Type Dam Removal, River Restoration, and Sea Lamprey Barrier River Miles to be Restored 12 miles of mainstem river, with 93 miles of tributaries to be reconnected Location of Project Baldwin,...
Groundbreaking Techniques Halt Erosion on Pine River

Groundbreaking Techniques Halt Erosion on Pine River

Groundbreaking Techniques Halt Erosion on Pine River Project Highlights Project Type Habitat Restoration and River Bank Protection (Two Sites) River Miles Restored 1/10 mile Location of Project Newkirk Township, Lake County, Michigan Wildlife Benefited Brook, Brown,...

Projects

River Care What We Do Best… With a rich history spanning over 50 years, CRA has been at the forefront of carefully orchestrated projects that aim to bring back the natural glory of our waterways. These projects are often identified locally by steering committees...
Restoring the Prized Tributaries of the Platte River

Restoring the Prized Tributaries of the Platte River

Home Restoring the Prized Tributaries of the Platte River Platte River-Goose Rd. Dwnstream Viewslider1Platte River-Goose Rd. View Upstream View (1)Platte River-Goose Rd. InstallationHappy dog with stick Since 2019, CRA, Benzie County Road Commission and partners have...
A River Reborn

A River Reborn

Last summer, a new channel-spanning structure replaced an undersized culvert where Skinner Road meets the high-quality waters of the North Branch. The site is upstream from previous culvert upgrades at Dymond and Skinner Roads and enhances the overall health of the stream. The project resolves issues like erosion from the road, velocity barriers to fish, and improves habitat for aquatic wildlife, including brook and rainbow trout, wood turtles, and mottled sculpin.

River Map

River Map Stretching across the pristine landscapes of Northwest Michigan, CRA is a beacon of hope and action for the region’s invaluable watersheds. CRA works tirelessly to protect key watersheds in northwest Michigan, many of which are threatened by development,...

Partners and Donors

Partners & Donors Thank You! Thank You for your part in restoring Northern Michigan’s rivers and wildlife habitats! Wildlife and river restoration starts and ends with people just like you … but did you know a whole network works together behind the scenes? Every...