Rocks, Rapids, More Fish
Posted by Chip Richards in Whitewater on 29. Jun, 2010 | 0 Comments
Regarding the return of rapids to the Grand, the Michigan DNR went on record saying, “We’re very open to the idea of doing this on the Grand River. We think it would actually probably improve the fish habitat in that area. And, you know, one of the reasons of course we’re supportive too is it creates [...]
Jet Skiers vs. Dams – Another Dam Accident!
Posted by Chip Richards in Whitewater on 19. Jun, 2010 | 0 Comments
WARNING: Stay away from the 6th St and Bridgewater dams. Exit the river above the Fish Ladder (we use the East side, upriver of Sixth St) and put in below Bridge St at Ah-Nab-Awen Park. The foremost priority of GRWW is river safety. Our organization is focused on remediating the inherent dangers of the lowhead [...]
A Better River For Everyone
Posted by Chip Richards in Whitewater on 09. Jun, 2010 | 0 Comments
If nothing else, we need to make our river safer. The lowhead dam, top, is referred to as a drowning machine. Replacing the existing lowheads, known locally, and erroneously as cofferdams, would create a safer experience for river users. Lowhead dams produce a dangerous, perfect hydraulic that is difficult to navigate and too often impossible [...]
