Tragic River Death
Posted by Chip Richards in Featured on 01. Mar, 2011 | 1 Comment
On Sunday, February 27, 2011, the lowhead dams of the Grand River took the life of our young friend, 24 year old “Big Ben” Black. On behalf of Grand Rapids Whitewater, Cannonsburg Ski Area co-workers and Ben’s many friends, we wish to extend our condolences to the family in this difficult time. GRWW continues [...]
Our Rapids Are Grand
Posted by Chip Richards in Economy, Whitewater on 15. Jul, 2010 | 0 Comments
Our rapids are grand, or at least they may be, once again. There is a lot of talk of a “kayak park” being built downtown on the Grand River. Yes, there could be new recreational opportunities for the river, new whitewater adventure sports like kayaking and canoeing, but the real goal of GRWW is to [...]
Dam, Lucky Rafter
Posted by Chip Richards in Lowhead Dam, Safety on 15. Apr, 2010 | 0 Comments
Coming up on the one year anniversary that one rafter will never forget.
GRWW Radio Interview
Posted by Chip Richards in Economy, Lowhead Dam, Whitewater on 02. Feb, 2010 | 1 Comment
Listen to this! 5662_0125101 Chris Muller and Chip Richards were joined by WGVU’s Lindsey Smith as we walked the Grand River with representatives of the Michigan DNR and local engineering firm FTC&H. Afterward, we had lunch 50 paces from the water, at Tommy Fitzgerald’s Cafe Stella www.tommyfitzgeraldgroup.com. Outstanding river, outstanding food. Keeping it local, bringing [...]
Low Head Dam Tragedy On The Grand
Posted by Chip Richards in Lowhead Dam, Safety, Whitewater on 26. Oct, 2009 | 0 Comments
GVSU Sports Marketing Class Projects
Posted by Chip Richards in Advocacy, Economy, Whitewater on 17. Sep, 2009 | 1 Comment
Check out these fun and informative videos made by Mr John Rumery’s summer term Sports Marketing 361 class. It’s wonderful to see the youth getting involved with this historic project. Put the rapids back in the Grand!
Let’s Face It
Posted by Chip Richards in Economy, Safety on 26. Jul, 2009 | 1 Comment
Do you prefer this cascading waterfall? Or this lowhead dam? Could Grand Rapids’ benefit from a picturesque new tourist attraction? A wild, scenic, cascading waterfall right downtown? It’s known by several names; The 6th Street Dam, 4th St. Dam, Fishing Dam and even The Falls.
40 Years Ago, This Changed Everything
Posted by Chip Richards in Economy on 04. Jun, 2009 | 0 Comments
Now, consider this; If the Calder can do all of this for Grand Rapids, what would it mean for our economic, social and environmental future to revitalize our river and put the Rapids back in the Grand? La Grande Vitesse is perhaps our most distinctive landmark. Known in our community, simply as the Calder, [...]
Come On In, The Water Is Fine
Posted by Chip Richards in Safety on 09. May, 2009 | 0 Comments
Swimming in the Grand River? Fishing, rafting or kayaking in that water?! Sure, why not? The water quality of the Grand, as it flows through downtown Grand Rapids, is actually GOOD! As a matter of fact, it is as good as that of renowned scenic trout stream, the Rogue River, a major upstream Grand River [...]
