by Gavin MacDonald | Apr 10, 2025 | News
Since 1968, Conservation Resource Alliance (CRA) has been a leader in river and habitat restoration, removing aging dams, improving undersized or failing stream crossings, and creating essential habitats. As hands-on conservationists, we take on the most pressing...
by Gavin MacDonald | Oct 23, 2024 | News, Pere Marquette River
Project partners, supporters, and CRA staff gathered at the Flint Rainbow Club to celebrate the successful completion of the Pere Marquette Railroad project. This 15-year effort, completed last year, is one of the most impactful undertakings in the river’s history,...
by Gavin MacDonald | Oct 23, 2024 | News, Wild Roots
The Wild Roots Landowner Program returns for the 2024-2025 season! Starting November 25, 2024, at 12:00 PM, you can place your orders until January 17, 2025. Orders can be made directly on CRA’s website: [HERE]. 2024-2025 Ordering Details How does the Wild Roots...
by Nicholas Poli | Aug 20, 2024 | Jordan River, News, River Care
Conservation Resource Alliance (CRA) and project partners are excited to announce the beginning of construction on three stream crossing replacement projects in the Jordan River. The launch dates for construction will be staggered, beginning this month, and continuing...
by Gavin MacDonald | Aug 6, 2024 | News
We invite you to join Conservation Resource Alliance at our “CRA Friends & Partners Celebration” on September 5th, 2024. This rebranding of CRA’s Biennial Event will also serve as a retirement celebration for Amy Beyer, CRA’s longtime Executive Director. We look...
by Nicholas Poli | Jul 16, 2024 | News, River Care
Join us in Welcoming the CRA’s new leader, Suzie Knoll! Born and raised on the picturesque shores of West Michigan, Suzie’s love for the natural world was nurtured amidst the woods and waters of the Great Lakes State. Her initial passion blossomed during...
by Nicholas Poli | Jun 28, 2024 | News, River Care
Join us in welcoming Meredith Freeby, CRA’s newest Project Manager! Growing up swimming and playing in Michigan’s waterways and natural areas inspired Meredith to dedicate her career to preserving these unique, wild places. During her time at Michigan State...
by Nicholas Poli | Jun 20, 2024 | News, River Care
Last Thursday, CRA staff and board members, project partners, funders, and community members gathered to honor the completion of the Free Span the Maple River initiative. The event also served as the first stop on CRA Director Amy Beyer’s retirement tour,...
by Nicholas Poli | May 8, 2024 | News, River Care, Stony Creek
CRA is thrilled to introduce a comprehensive dam removal, stream crossing replacement, stream corridor restoration, and recreational access improvement project in the Stony Creek watershed! The project team will remove the Marshville Dam and replace the undersized...
by Nicholas Poli | Mar 29, 2024 | Events, News, Wild Roots
CRA is pleased to bring back the annual seedling giveaway for 2024! To show our gratitude, we’re offering free seedlings to all current CRA contributors. Ordering Process: This year, we are offering three different seedling packs. Each pack comes with ten...
