Crystal River Initiative Poised to Improve River’s Ecology and Recreation
Crystal River Initiative Poised to Improve River’s Ecology and Recreation Project Highlights Project Type Streambank Stabilization, Habitat Enhancement, Floodplain Restoration River Miles to be Restored 4.8 Miles of River connected to Lake Michigan Location of Project...
Safeguarding one of Michigan’s Finest Blue Ribbon Trout Streams
Safeguarding one of Michigan’s Finest Blue Ribbon Trout Streams Project Highlights Project Type Streambank Stabilization, Habitat Enhancement, Floodplain Restoration River Miles to be Restored 65 Miles Downstream Protected Location of Project Baldwin, Michigan...
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 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,...
New Timber Bridge Frees Up Miles of the Ottaway (Boardman) River
New Timber Bridge Frees Up Miles of the Ottaway (Boardman) River Project Highlights Project Type Stream Crossing Replacement River Miles Improved 32.5 Location of Project Whitewater Township, Grand Traverse County 44°41’24.04″N, 85°22’1.79”W Wildlife...
Large Wood for the Platte in Benzie
A reach of the Platte River in Benzie County near the village of Honor was identified by CRA and MDNR Fish Division as being a good candidate for fish habitat improvement work as it’s very wide and shallow in comparison to reaches just upstream and downstream. This high width-to-depth ratio contributes to the warming of water that should otherwise be cold on top of there being little channel bed diversity.
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.