It is a common misconception that the goal of this project is to create a whitewater park only for kayakers. Although GRWW was originally started by whitewater kayak enthusiasts, the vision of the project has evolved significantly over the last decade as we have learned and studied the Grand River. 

The desire of GRWW is to have a holistic rapid restoration and river revitalization project aimed at returning the historic namesake rapids back to the Grand River, increasing access to the river, improving existing river habitat and flow diversity, and increasing the amount of recreational opportunities available to everyone. 

Kayaking, canoeing, rafting, stand up paddle boarding could be some of the many new recreational components of the Grand River Restoration project. The project also aims to improve fishing, maintain or improve rowing upstream, and create safe opportunities for drift boaters, rafters, anglers and the public to recreate in and on the Grand River.