%PDF-1.6 % The river drains 2,725 square miles of watershed and passes over four major dams, Reedsburg, Rogers, Hardy and Croton on its journey to Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan. There are lots of areas to wade and bank fish near Tippy and the reach between Tippy and High Bridge is a favorite one for boaters. The Muskingum River Parkway State Park has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places and is recognized as the Muskingum River Navigation Historic District. Monitoring location 04121970 is associated with a STREAM in NEWAYGO COUNTY, MICHIGAN. The river source is located at Houghton Lake in Roscommon County, flowing out of the North Bay into neighboring Missaukee County. Its not like this is an existential threat to them., Faulkner, with the Muskegon River Watershed Assembly, sees both sides of the argument. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. For suggestions to find the best web browser for you Its not best for the river, said Tess Nelkie, board secretary of fishing and river conservation group Anglers of the Au Sable. (MLive file photo), Flood waters from the Tittabawasee flood the Saginaw Township wastewater plant early morning, Sept. 14, 1986. Roger was trying his luck fishing." Migratory fish : Lake Michigan steelhead, lake-run brown trout, and chinook salmon. Comparison of Eulerian and Lagrangian transport models for harmful algal bloom forecasts in Lake Erie. Newaygo Dam at the centennial celebration in 1954. (2023). (The Muskegon Chronicle/ Brian Masck), Caption: "Newaygo, Mich.,-- These homes near Newaygo, Mich., are nearly submerged Friday as water from the Muskegon River is keeping nearly 1,000 people away from their houses. (Bay City Times/Leonard A Falce), Kalamazoo, MI Sept 11 -- A tree downed by powerful winds Wednesday fell on this car, killing a 50-year-old Ostego woman. The companys dilemma is familiar: More than 80% of Michigans 2,521 dams have aged beyond their intended life span, resulting in growing costs to keep them going. (MLive file photo), Croton Dam operates its floodgates at full capacity downstream on the Muskegon River from the endangered Hardy Dam, Sept. 12, 1986. She drove into the hole early Thursday, but was not hurt. The river passes through Clare County, Osceola County, Mecosta County, Newaygo County, and Muskegon County, a. It was built by the city of Allegan and began commercial operation in 1936. The river has good runs of migratory salmon, steelhead, and brown trout. Summer temperatures in the Au Sable Rivers storied trout waters routinely exceed that threshold below Consumers dams, said Bob Stuber, executive director of the Michigan Hydro Relicensing Coalition, an environmental and conservation group focused on the impacts of dams. Permits can be obtained for whitetail deer hunting and waterfowl hunting. The river is home to three groups of gamefish: migratory fish, cool water resident fish, and warm water resident fish. As climate change warms the worlds rivers, environmentalists see dam removal as key to protecting coldwater fish like trout. Any dam removal on the Au Sable would likely also change the rivers annual canoe marathon, a storied nonstop dash from Grayling to Oscoda. Several streets were submerged following rainfall of over 10 inches." Viewing Consumers eventual exit from the hydro business as inevitable, he and his colleagues have begun working with Muskegon River communities to envision a future that doesn't involve the dams in their current form. Big Bend Park is located on the Big Muskegon River near the Hardy Dam, with 17 miles of waterway for boating, fishing, swimming, and waterskiing. (The Grand Rapids Press/ Anna Moore Butzner), Caption: "Midland, Mich: Sept. 11- Brian Armstrong carries clothing from the family camper that was overturned by reported tornado at 3am this morning. Pre-settlement, the river was a conduit for the movement and a source of sustenance for the native people. The evolution of the Newaygo Dam is an excellent example of the manipulation of our natural resources as well as a good case study for the choices we make between economics and conservation. The Muskegon is a fantastic smallmouth river from late June until late September. Later road was closed to traffic across Tittabawassee. The DNR prefers dam removal wherever feasible, a position it made known in an Oct. 21 letter to Consumers executive director. Its time to stop using them. Good numbers of fall steelhead on the Muskegon River. Allegan Hydro has a capacity of 2,550 kilowatts. Jordan River At East Jordan. Jeff Bacon - Michigan River Fishing Guide 5388 E. Heathwood S.E. Download the Get Closer to Nature brochure for recreational activities at the hydro dams. *Appliance Service Plan is not regulated by the Michigan Public Service Commission. The Hardy Dam on the Muskegon River, in Big Prairie Township, Newaygo County, Michigan is also an earthen dam like the one at Hungarian Creek. For additional information, please email us at hydro@cmsenergy.com. It serves between 2,000 and 3,000 residential homes. These bridge crossing include motorized vehicle crossings, railroads, and several pedestrian/bicycle trail crossings. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. MUSKEGON RIVER NEAR CROTON, MI Important Legacy real-time page Monitoring location 04121970 is associated with a STREAM in NEWAYGO COUNTY, MICHIGAN. This is a popular local launch for small boats, canoes and kayaks. (Photo by Dale Atkins), Caption: "Joanie Wilson approaches Roger Wilson and pet dog along Sylvia Street NW near Apline Avenue NW. The ponds they created became destinations for boating, swimming and fishing, fueling tourism in a part of the state with limited jobs. Enjoy the beauty of the Hardy Dam Pond, an amazing water getaway with several access points nearby. There are three man-made reservoirs on the Muskegon River, the Rogers Dam Pond, Hardy Dam Pond, and the Croton Dam Pond. Native American heritage to it for fishing and hunting, "Down the Drain: The Incredible Shrinking Great Lakes", "The First Logging Railroads in the Great Lakes Region", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Muskegon_River&oldid=1139017932, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, In recent years, the river has gained a certain measure of fame as a recreational fishery, boasting large migratory, People have also taken a liking to paddling down the river. Copyright 2022 Great Lakes Protection Fund The dam is used to produce hydroelectric power and holds back the river to form Hardy Dam Pond. We are intermittently experiencing technical difficulties with processing payments. Steps are being installed now and will be completed in the next week or two. We're currently experiencing system issues which may result in website slowness. The area received over 10 inches of rainfall in less than a 24-hour period." Just 35 miles north of Grand Rapids is a true getaway in Newaygo, MI: the Muskegon River. As a result, the dams now operate at less than 40 percent of their capacity. Walleye will be collected with electrofishing boats starting as early as the week of March 20 and concluding by April 14. The basement wall collapsed Thursday, Sept. 11, and Allswede has been one of the many friends and family to help Zimmermann clean up his home, and the more than four feet of mud from his basement. Newaygo, MI. In the late 1800s, Muskegon was home to many different industries, including lumber mills, chemical companies, foundries, a coal-fired power plant, and a paper mill. The heavy rains have washed out a bridge in US-31, a main north-south route. (You can see where many trees have been scraped.) There are approximately 31 bridge crossings over the Muskegon River waterway. The road to their home washed away during the two-day rainstorm. (Grand Rapids Press/ Anna Moore Butzner), Sandbags keep flood waters at bay in this unmarked photo from the 1986 floods. Case in Point Like many of its neighboring streams, the Muskegon was one of the favored logging rivers during the boom years of the 1880s-1890s, and a keen eye can still pick out remnants of stray logs embedded on the river bottom, left over from the spring logging runs. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Muskegon River, the . Over 100 foot frontage on the Muskegon River approximately 100 steps to the river. Toxic PFAS forever chemicals threaten both humans and wildlife. With 1,087 residents in the entire township surrounding the Alcona Dam Pond, McCormick said, I dont know who around here would have that kind of resources.. 91.3 Port Huron 89.7 Lansing 91.1 Flint. Lock Wes Stafford", Caption: Vassar, Mich.-- Emergency workers stroll through downtown Vassar Thursday, aiding merchants we were removing stock or placing it on higher shelves. At issue is whether to keep the impoundments in place, or remove them. This may cause you to enter password incorrectly. The river is cautiously wadable in levels below 6 feet and 2500 cubic feet per second along the north side of the river throughout the length of the park. And the communities that surround those bodies of water would be destroyed.. Much of the river, especially near colder springs and creeks, holds healthy numbers of brown and rainbow trout. We offer docks, showers, water, and electricity, sewage disposal, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Muskegon Belle River Detroit Edison Co. 1 4 35 5 unknown East China Dan E Karn Consumers Energy Co. 1 1 Unknown 0 Satifactory Essexville Eckert Station . . Saugatuck, Sept. 1986. Nightly camping or cabin reservations will begin February 1st at 4:00 pm. Consumers plans to announce its preferred solution for each of the 13 dams next year. (The Grand Rapids Press/ Lance Wynn), Al Dewitt paddles as Steve Clark starts the boat engine. A PERMIT is required for launch and parking (see table above for fee details). But many of Consumers dams are surrounded by largely-undeveloped land, leaving far fewer people to split the tab. The future auxiliary spillway project is in the design and engineering phase. Fish eggs and our Perfect . Little Muskegon River. Lake navigation features include advanced instrumentation to gather wind speed direction, water temperature, water depth . It flows in a south, southwest direction before it dumps into the Croton Pond above Croton dam. Originating in Higgins and Houghton Lakes, the Muskegon River flows 219 miles to its confluence with Muskegon Lake. Because Michigans northern rivers are springfed, Stuber said, they are poised to withstand climate change far better than western streams that rely on snowmelt. Both types of trout can be found in the twenty miles of river below Croton Dam. Big Rapids, MI 49307-2280, Phone: 231-591-2334 Large resident Brown, Rainbow trout, Smallmouth bass and walleye are also numerous in the Muskegon River which makes it a great year round fishery. Over time, these industries filled in the shoreline of the lake and contaminated the water and sediment with compounds such as mercury and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. . Wind, for example, is 31 times cheaper. (The Grand Rapids Press/ Lance Wynn), A house in Bridgeton Twp., Michigan, east of Muskegon and along the Muskegon River is almost completely submerged in the flooding waters, Sept. 12, 1986. New regulations ended the practice of peaking, or filling and then rapidly draining reservoirs to maximize power output during times of high demand. The Muskegon River below Croton Dam is a fantastic year-round fishery popular with jet boats, drift boats, and wading anglers. (The Grand Rapids Press file photo), Don Aldrich, of the city's street maintenance department in Grand Rapids, tries to unclog a storm drain on Fulton Street, Sept. 11, 1986. But he also lives on Croton Pond, the impoundment created by one of Consumers three Muskegon River dams. Heavy rains sent the Cass River over its banks and into the Tuscola county community. Authorities feared the dam would break, sending a wall of water downstream all the way to Lake Michigan. Click here to see a map of properties that will be contacted, If you have questions, please email us at hydro@cmsenergy.com. And its not best for everything that lives in the river.. Our Address. Privacy Policy. Today, as you kayak or fish under the M37 Bridge you can still see the steel remnants of the Newaygo Dam reaching out from the bed of the river. Andrew and the other passenger, Lee DenBraber, suffered minor injuries in the accident." In addition, dirt bikes, snowmobiling, ATVs and other off-road vehicles may not be operated on any company property (except for licensed trails). 2 2.0 , Sq Ft: 1200 Year: 1986 Acres: 12.000. The concrete Childsdale Dam south of Rockford collapsed at 2:15 a.m. Sept. 12, 1986, sending floodwaters down the Rogue River toward the village of Belmont. The river source is located at Houghton Lake in Roscommon County, flowing out of the North Bay into neighboring Missaukee County. Muskegon River is a river in the western portion of the lower peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. hYn9>Nxx{xgc'F?ZGX2dew{nukd0:dXuT*eeZQ }Yr:F m*{6*rT.rR5gEC|E k7)oEx9Al:Q. Two years ago, the MRWA received a grant from the Ice Mountain Environmental Stewardship Fund to identify dams in the watershed that are no longer viable. 2 stall detached garage for all your toys plus a brand new privacy fence. Consumers Energy is authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue permits for the use and occupancy of project lands and waters. Today, its one of the more expensive power sources we provide, said Adam Monroe, Consumers executive director of hydro operations. We have a long history with hydropower, building the Croton Hydro on the Muskegon River in 1907. (The Saginaw News/ Gary Netzley), The Brookside Tastee Freeze fell into Mitchell Creek in Big Rapids, Sept. 12, 1986. Hydropowers waning cost-competitiveness at times leaves dam owners struggling to cover those costs. During hydropowers heyday, Consumers and its predecessors owned more than 90 dams across the state. The dam spans the Muskegon River and creates a large reservoir that covers an area of approximately 3,700 acres (7.3 square km). Muskegon River Fishing Report (231) 519-7348 June 22, 2021 Happy New Year! Water data back to 1987 are available online. James McKormick, supervisor in Curtis Township, which includes Glennie, is familiar with the statistics on the dams environmental tradeoffs. The 48 hours of rain dumped more than a dozen inches of rain in parts of Western Michigan, caused millions. Explore nature trails or hunt our 20-acre property. If you like to swing flies, lean toward areas that are slower than walking speed or areas where you can get a fly down and keep it down. From there it flows mostly southwest to Muskegon, Michigan, where it empties into Muskegon Lake. Dam Hardy Dam Rogers Dam Big Rapids Figure 2.-Major tributaries and landmarks in the Muskegon River watershed. Hydro power produces clean, reliable power that weve counted on for more than 100 years. Pigeon River At Vanderbilt. Trout fishing season opens the last Saturday in April. At the time, before policy had caught up to the environmental consequences of dams, the impoundments seemed like miracle assets, delivering emissions-free power as reliably as a river flows. Ft. your browser. Foote Hydro has a capacity of 9,000 kilowatts. [4] However, there were several Michigan logging railroads in operation in the 1850s, including the seven-mile-long Blendon Lumber Company railroad in Ottawa County, which was the first in the state to employ a steam locomotive in May 1857.[5]. The Cabin. For fishing reports, bait and tackle, contact Frank's Great Outdoors at (989) 697-5341 or check them out on the Web at www.franksgreatoutdoors.com. [6] This state game area is accessible for licensed hunters. Croton Dam is a Consumers Energy power plant complex on the Muskegon river in Croton, MI where the tailwater begins. Text >>(231) 519-7348. The average annual discharge of Muskegon River at Croton Dam is 51.9 m/s. For Sale. After that, state and federal regulators will decide whether the company can move forward with its plans. Consumers is considering one of four options for each dam: Relicense and continue generating power; sell to a new owner who would maintain the impoundment; remove the dam and restore a free-flowing river; or build a new barrier that generates no power, but preserves a reservoir. Along the way, the east branch of the Little Muskegon, Shinglebolt Creek, Cedar Creek and several other creeks dump into the Little Muskegon. As a result the dam pond was never raised again. (Saginaw News/ David A. Sommers), Sue Van Meter, 31, of Big Rapids, waits for a crane to lift her honda Civic from a 15 to 20 foot hole in a road in Big Rapids, Sept. 11, 1986. Thats far from certain. . You may unsubscribe at any time. (The Grand Rapids Press/ Anna Moore Butzner), Oceana County Sheriff Fred Korb watches the waters of the south branch of the Pentwater River at Hart Lake, Sept. 12, 1986. We held public meetings and asked people from the areas around our river hydro plants to attend and share their thoughts. (The Grand Rapids Press/ Marvin Laningar). February 16th, 2023 | Grand Rapids Steelhead. Kelly House covers Michigan environmental issues for Bridge. GNSS2 - Level 2 Quality Survey Grade Global Navigation Satellite System. The powerhouse was built on the foundation of Big Red and used the same water races to supply power for the four water powered fly wheel turbines, producing 2000 horse power. Check out The Dragon--a 40-mile bike and hike trail system. Welcome home to your own private retreat along the picturesque. Consumers Power Company acquired the Dam for the purpose of developing hydro-electric power for the area. Brian and his recreational vehicle park here." Sign up to receive the latest MRWA updates by email. Mrs. Gunnerson was pronounced dead at the scene. We don't think that customers should be paying the full cost of a dam if the reason its going to continue to operate is other than hydropower, said Douglas Jester, an energy policy expert who has represented the ratepayer advocacy group Citizens Utility Board in ratemaking cases. Muskegon River is a river in the western portion of the lower peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. (Bay City Times/ Wes Stafford), Caption: The corner of Forest St. and Franklin St. in Bridgeport as seen from a rowboat. c/o Ferris State University It is the third largest earthen dam in the world and the largest east of the Mississippi River. The rivers history is as long as the river itself. It was completed in 1913. menominee river at white rapids dam near banat, mi -- -- -- 04066800: menominee river at koss, mi -- -- -- 04067500: menominee river near mc allister, wi . ST. JOSEPH RIVER The St. Joseph River in southwest Michigan is a sleeper when it comes to typical spring walleye action. The watershed flows through the cities of Muskegon, Newaygo, Big Rapids, Evart, and Houghton Lake. Lamb; rehabilitated 2000. Just west of this tiny town near Oscoda sits one of six hydroelectric dams that tamed the Au Sable River a century ago to supply power to a growing population. Offering lodging on the famed Muskegon River, one mile downstream from the Croton-Hardy Dam. Mill Iron Road at Muskegon River. Muskegon River - Newaygo MI Real Estate 17 Agent listings 0 Other listings Sort: Homes for You 8859 S Big Buck Ln, Newaygo, MI 49337 MIDWEST PROPERTIES ERA POWERED (MAIN) $349,500 4 bds 2 ba 1,990 sqft - House for sale 3 days on Zillow 8515 E 72nd St, Newaygo, MI 49337 FIVE STAR REAL ESTATE (GRANDV) $80,000 10 acres lot - Lot / Land for sale Take, for example, the Muskegon River, where migratory native lake sturgeon once had free reign of the 219-mile river from Lake Michigan to Higgins Lake. Muskegon River Dam Removal Year Awarded: 1999 Awarded: $755,000 Team Leader: City of Big Rapids The City of Big Rapids removed the Muskegon River Dam remnant, restoring natural hydrological and ecological conditions to the largest free-flowing reach of high-gradient river in the Great Lakes basin. Trails suitable for hiking or biking are carved into the woods on the property, including a rare Michigan Prairie. Please respect the rights of private landowners and do not trespass on posted lands. Privacy Policy Behind Korb, water spills through the hole cut in the Hart dam to relieve pressure on the damn. Kentwood, MI 49512 The pond features a rustic "up north" setting that is a popular spot for . Camping is another popular activity around the river, with several shoreline parks and campgrounds. Developers look here! TEL: 231-652-5957. In its day, the system of locks and dams helped open the state and the entire Midwest to trade and development. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the Large amounts of rain have caused massive flooding. Map Directions Satellite Photo Map Wikipedia Photo: Lar, CC BY-SA 3.0. Notable Places in the Area Refurbished Newaygo Dam completed 1901 by Portland Cement Company. [8] The smaller Reedsburg Dam is near the source of the Muskegon River. For the best performance on this website and others, please upgrade Canoe, Kayak, Inner Tube, & Flat Bottom Boat Rentals on the Mighty Muskegon River. A community-based, volunteer partnership organization, Muskegon Lake Public and Private Landowners, Michigan Volunteer River, Creek, Stream Cleanup Program. Newaygo Dam History The Muskegon River is a tail water fishery north of Grand Rapids, Michigan below Croton Dam near Newaygo, Michigan. For most of the trip the river travels at a steady 2.5 mph and even shallow portions of the . The Little Muskegon's beginnings are on the outlet of Horsehead Lake near Mecosta. Three existing earth embankment dam sections A buttress spillway section An existing 300 acre-feet impoundment A powerhouse containing four generating units with a total capacity of . Both parks have cabins, a beach and a boathouse. (The Grand Rapids Press/ Anna Moore Butzner), Nick Ruehmeier, 11, and sister Megan, 6, who live next to Hardy Dam, cross the dam as water pours over it, Sept. 11, 1986. The Hardy Dam Pond Navigation App provides advanced features of a Marine Chartplotter including adjusting water level offset and custom depth shading. Sept. 12, 1986." Feenstra Guide ServiceMuskegon River Fly Shop, Feenstra Guide ServiceGray Drake Lodge andGreat Lakes Fly Fishing/Fred VargasJay Allen Fly Fishing Guide Service, Sign up for Oak Brook Chapter email newsletters & announcements. The ownership of the dam was transferred to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in the fall of 1966. Trout beads, Wax Worms, Small Spawn Sacks. There are only two road crossings below Tippy Dam, but there are a number of public boat launches, with the ones at High Bridge, Blacksmith Bayou, Bear Creek and Rainbow Bend in the prime smallmouth water. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). The Muskegon River is a smooth flowing tailwater that reminds us of Montana's Missouri River below Coulter Dam. At issue is whether to keep the impoundments in place, or remove them. Winter in the Rear View Mirror, MRWA Five Channels Hydro has a capacity of 6,000 kilowatts. Pictured is a washed out area of Maple Island Road on the Muskegon and Newaygo county border, Sept. 11, 1986. However, the deepest point on the river is located at the Muskegon River At Evart reporting a gauge stage of 7.69 ft. 8. We recognize that theres other values to these facilities than just the megawatts, said Marianne Walter, a senior engineer at the company. But its massive environmental tradeoffs quickly became clear. @ Grand Valley State University, Muskegon, MI 06/2015 - 12/2016 Postdoctoral Research Associate School of Marine Science, University of Maine, Orono, ME Publications Zhou, X., P. Xue, Q. Liu, M.D., Row. (Saginaw News/ David A. Sommers), Caption: Vassar, Mich.-- Much of the Vassar business district was under water Thursday after the Cass River surged over its banks. A contractor from Grand Rapids got the job and for $84,000 the demolition of the dam was completed in February, 1969. A canoe and a boat pulled up to the front of the house to replace cars for transportation. (The Grand Rapids Press/ Marv Laninga), Customers at Tony's Tackle must negotiate a sand bag route to the store entrance. Over time, the economics of power generation shifted, too. WRSX 91.3 Port Huron is off the air due to network issues. 160 Acre Parcel Located at 17 Mile & Hwy 66 in Barryton, MI. Caps Lock is on. . The City of Big Rapids removed the Muskegon River Dam remnant, restoring natural hydrological and ecological conditions to the largest free-flowing reach of high-gradient river in the Great Lakes basin. Steelhead flies that represent Scuds, Sculpin, and Coho Salmon fry are also very effective near the Croton Dam. But fast forward a century, and the same structures have become expensive, environmentally costly assets that deliver negligible amounts of power at a premium price. Richville area, Sept. 11, 1986. A home south of Saginaw near highway M-13 sits surrounded by sandbags and high-water, Sept. 16, 1986. The Muskegon State Game Area spans both Muskegon County and Newaygo County. Rogers Dam Pond Houses For Sale. Warm water resident fish: The most popular warm water fish are smallmouth bass and northern pike. Check out the Hydro Reporter for current hydro dam information and events. Pine River 3 S. Rudyard. The Cabin is located on 20 wooded acres with 550' of direct access river frontage. A new report says most power plants violate federal rules mandating cleanup of toxic coal ash dumps. (The Grand Rapids Press/ Ken Kolker), Partial caption reads, "looking for a wrecker after it stalled on a flooded Bay City street Thursday. (The Muskegon Chronicle/ Brian Masck), Charlie Eisenlohr, Superintendent of Hart Hydroelectric , takes a short break on a pile of sandbags after working all day with a crew of employees and volunteers to try and save the Hart dam. (2) USGS River gaging station on the Muskegon River looking upstream towards Croton Dam. Known as the "River of Marshes", anglers experience fun-filled days on the water fighting to catch the rainbow trout that were stocked in the river during the 1870s and the salmon later on in the 1960s. It was completed in 1912. Published: Nov. 24, 2022, 9:00 a.m. Those imbalances played out dramatically in 2020, when two privately-owned Midland area dams failed amid heavy rainfall. Roads and campsites are paved. State regulators are urging people not to play in or drink from the river until further notice. "They're not in business to give away money," he said. Thunder Bay River At Bolton. 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