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Meet the Team: Janet Korn

Janet Korn is Senior Vice President at Experience Grand Rapids and a Grand Rapids WhiteWater Board Member. During this video introduction, she discusses her support of the project and what it could mean for the city as whole. As part of Experience Grand Rapids, she understands the need for destination landmarks that set Grand Rapids apart and can be marketed to the rest of the world. The Grand River is one of these unique assets and its restoration brings endless possibilities that invite visitors to experience Grand Rapids in a fresh, new way. She is excited to be part of two organizations who focus on the beauty and natural assets offered by our city.

Watch Janet’s introduction to learn more about how the river can be used to further benefit Grand Rapids.

Note: This is one in a series of video interviews spotlighting the many people involved in the river restoration project.

Project: Upper Reach

Area: Ann Street to Leonard Street

To protect the Grand River from invasive species, a new barrier will be installed. The Great Lakes Fishery Commission is leading the review of several options and locations, including an Adjustable Hydraulic Structure (which would look similar to this construction in Iowa).
Ann Street to Leonard Street

Reveal a Portion of the Limestone Bedrock

Project: Upper Reach

Area: Leonard Street to Sixth Street Dam

Removing the Sixth Street dam will expose a portion of the limestone bedrock that is currently submerged.
Leonard Street to Sixth Street Dam

Remove Aging Dams

Project: Upper and Lower Reach

Area: Sixth Street Dam to Pearl Street

Remove four low-head dams (Lower Reach). Remove Sixth Street dam (Upper Reach) after new lamprey barrier is complete.

Sixth Street Dam to Pearl Street

Project: Lower Reach

Area: Michigan Street to Fulton Street

Install rocks and boulders to create new wave and riffle features.

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