by Gavin MacDonald | Nov 21, 2024 | River Care
A new chapter is unfolding for the Rugg Pond Dam and the Rapid River! Learn about the area’s rich history, the action steps CRA is taking, and what the future holds for the Rugg Pond Natural Area. Click the thumbnail to read or follow the link below! Link:...
by Gavin MacDonald | Sep 23, 2024 | River Care
CRA was thrilled to be featured in a recent video highlighting the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s impactful Save Our Great Lakes (SOGL) Program. Since 2006, CRA has played a key role in reconnecting over 2,560 miles of streams for fish and aquatic organism...
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 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 Gavin MacDonald | Jan 2, 2024 | News, River Care
A Brief History of RCPP: Since its inception in 2014, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) has emerged as a significant force for conservation. Born out of bipartisan collaboration and led by Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and her colleagues, the...
by boxcar-admin | Jun 16, 2021 | River Care
The next improvement for the Ottaway (Boardman) River marks a transition in the watershed’s restoration. Located upstream from the Brown Bridge Quiet Area, an updated crossing at Broomhead Road will free access to critical, diverse habitats not seen lower in the...
by boxcar-admin | Jan 27, 2021 | River Care
As any skilled gardener knows, insects play a critical role in the veggie patch. The same is true in a river – some insects provide food for fish and other predators, while some aquatic insects process organic materials and recycle nutrients back into the system. When...
