Grand River restoration

Kent County has already contributed $500-thousand to the restore the rapids project and promises another $900-thousand if the group makes progress by certain deadlines

Grand Rapids Whitewater president and CEO Steve Heacock discusses state requesting city of Grand Rapids design modifications and project status.

BAMF Health has secured investments from two tribal development firms, a Muskegon ministry is opening free student pantries, teams in the Grand River are working to relocate endangered Mussels, and more.

Friday, dive teams began work in the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, starting the months-long relocation of endangered mussels

City of GR Deputy City Manager Kate Berens discusses this modified design for the River restoration project.

In December, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy objected to the wave features in the Grand River restoration design. The City of Grand Rapids withdrew its application. After making design modifications, the application has been filed with the state.

Once the mussels have been relocated, the city plans to remove some dams and add boulders to create faster moving water for kayakers, and slower spots for recreational wading and paddling

Grand Rapids has unveiled final concepts for numerous improvements at Canal Park, including a kayak launch and universally accessible play space called "River Story"

We talk about one of the first in several projects to begin along the river.

Leaders and citizens from local Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities gathered earlier this year with Grand River Restoration project planners engaging in an equitable vision. Grand River Voices and its stakeholder along with Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. developed a Grand River Equity Framework including six goals and benchmarks.