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Robinson Road Timber Bridge Celebration
Pellston, Michigan - Community members, partners, funders and the Conservation Resource Alliance (CRA) will gather to celebrate the new timber bridge on Robinson Road, marking another step forward on the Free Span the Maple Initiative’s goal for 100% stream connectivity – a rare and challenging opportunity. The celebration will take place on Friday, May 5, 2:00-3:00 pm on Robinson Road at the West Branch of the Maple River (location). All are welcome to join the celebration and RSVPs are requested to Bethany Bucklew at Bethany@rivercare.org or by calling 231-946-6817. |
Spring Update on Chestonia Bridge on the Jordan River
.JPG) CRA and partners kicked off the 2017 construction season in February with Chestonia Bridge on the Jordan River. The Antrim County Road Commission’s contractor began construction on Old State Road and hopes to wrap up mid-summer. Michigan DNR and partners also hosted a public open house in East Jordan to provide information and gather input regarding recreational access at the site. |
Momentum on the Pere Marquette
 CRA is advancing its holistic approach to improving coldwater aquatic habitats in the Pere Marquette River Watershed with a series of four projects on Sanborn Creek. Supported by a generous $850,000 grant through the Sustain Our Great Lakes program, CRA and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are generating an immediate economic stimulus for this region through projects that will generate long-term ecological benefits. |
2017 Seedling Give-A-Way for Members
 We’d like to say thank you for being a CRA member with our annual free seedling give-a-way. Anyone who has made a donation to CRA in the last year is eligible.We have a limited number of free seedlings – early reservations are encouraged. Seedlings must be ordered in bundles of 25* with a limit of 50 of any one species. Limit 150 total seedlings per household. Orders will be taken through April 10 or while supplies last. |
The Boardman: A River Reborn Rallies Support
 Traverse City, MI – Partners are rallying support for a very big two years on the Boardman River including the removal of Boardman Dam this year and the removal of Sabin Dam in 2018. Rotary Charities of Traverse City is leading efforts to engage private investments for Sabin Dam removal through foundation grants, private donations and other non- public sources. As a result, partners are pleased to share the announcement of two new major grants to support the removal of Sabin Dam, the third dam targeted in The Boardman: A River Reborn. |
