Muskegon River Watershed Assembly

Muskegon River Watershed Assembly Preserving, protecting, restoring & sustaining use of the Muskegon River Watershed. Staff:
Scott D.

Faulkner, Executive Director
(231) 591-2334

Dr. Marty Holtgren, Principal Watershed Scientist
(231) 591-2334

Patricia Jarrett, Office Administrator
(231) 591-2334

Making headway on the restoration of Buckhorn Creek with the removal of Buckhorn Dam. Many thanks to John Henry Excavati...
06/03/2026

Making headway on the restoration of Buckhorn Creek with the removal of Buckhorn Dam. Many thanks to John Henry Excavating, Inc. for their expert work!

Are you interested in learning more about your watershed and what MRWA is doing to sustain and restore one of Michigan's...
05/26/2026

Are you interested in learning more about your watershed and what MRWA is doing to sustain and restore one of Michigan's most unique rivers? Join us this Thursday at 5:00pm at The River Stop Cafe in Newaygo to learn about exciting projects happening in your watershed. Future dates in other communities, as well as RSVP, at the link in the comments.

05/22/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

⚠️ LANDSLIDE HAZARD – MUSKEGON RIVER ⚠️

Residents and river users are advised to use extreme caution on the Muskegon River between Mile Marker 3 and Mile Marker 4 due to ongoing landslides along the riverbank.
These slides are currently impacting nearby homes and shoreline property. Unstable ground, falling debris, and sudden bank collapse may create dangerous conditions for boaters, anglers, kayakers, swimmers, and anyone traveling through this section of the river.

Please avoid traveling close to the shoreline in this area and remain alert for:
• Falling trees or debris
• Sudden bank collapse
• Mud and sediment entering the water
• Strong or unpredictable currents near slide areas

Property owners in the area are monitoring conditions closely and are reporting significant movements to local authorities. The Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Services will continue to monitor the area with safety officials.

Additional updates will be provided as conditions change.

Please share this notice with others who use the Muskegon River.

Clam River Partnership’s first day of restoration planting on the Clam River with Missaukee Conservation District and Ca...
05/19/2026

Clam River Partnership’s first day of restoration planting on the Clam River with Missaukee Conservation District and Cadillac Area Land Conservancy.
More volunteer opportunities on Tuesday, May 26th and Friday, May 29th. More info at mrwa.org/events

MRWA would like to give a HUGE shout out to Mike Wilson and the team from Everything Lower Muskegon River (Croton to Mus...
05/12/2026

MRWA would like to give a HUGE shout out to Mike Wilson and the team from Everything Lower Muskegon River (Croton to Muskegon) for not sitting on the sidelines complaining about the recent high water and all the trash, but for JUMPING IN and getting it done! In one LONG Saturday afternoon, the team cleaned out numerous floating debris piles in Bridgeton Township - including FOUR REFRIGERATORS!!!

Special thanks to Bin There Dump That for making the dumpster rental so easy! UPDATE: And a huge thank you for DTE Energy for supporting disposal costs!!

The in-kind value of the voluntary effort? More than $3,700. The value to the community and the Watershed? PRICELESS!

05/07/2026

🌿 Boots on the ground, hands in the dirt! 🌊
The Clam River needs you! We're hosting Clam River Restoration Work Days this May, and we'd love to have you join us as we work to restore degraded riverbank areas along the Clam River.
Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or brand new to conservation work, there's a spot for you. Training will be provided! Volunteers must register and sign waivers to participate.
📅 Pick your day:
Tuesday, May 19th | Noon to 4pm
Tuesday, May 26th | 1pm to 4pm
Friday, May 29th | 10am to 2pm
This is a Clam River Partnership Project brought to you by the Missaukee Conservation District, Muskegon River Watershed Assembly, and Cadillac Area Land Conservancy, made possible through a grant from the Ice Mountain Environmental Stewardship Fund of Fremont Area Community Foundation.
Visit missaukeecd.org/events to sign up! Come make a real difference for one of our favorite local waterways!
🏞

What is a molting stonefly's favorite song?If you lift up a stone in a stream, you'll see a lot of things, but one of th...
05/04/2026

What is a molting stonefly's favorite song?
If you lift up a stone in a stream, you'll see a lot of things, but one of the larger bugs will likely be a stonefly nymph. Stoneflies live as aquatic nymphs for up to three years. In that time, they shed their exoskeleton (molt), often climbing onto land or rocks to do so. You can find these remnants if you look carefully.

Stoneflies prefer a rocky stream bottom and well-oxygenated water. Their "hairy armpits" are actually gills. They are one of the more highly sensitive macros that we monitor.

Did you miss the Stream Team last weekend? Join us this Saturday in Newaygo, 10 am - 2pm. Learn more and sign up at https://mrwa.org/stream-team/ or check our events page.

What's the difference between a marchfly and a mayfly?Mayflies are one of the more sensitive groups of aquatic insects, ...
05/01/2026

What's the difference between a marchfly and a mayfly?

Mayflies are one of the more sensitive groups of aquatic insects, making them a crucial block in the Jenga tower that is a healthy stream ecosystem. In their winged form, they only live for a day or two. On the other hand, they can spend up to two years as nymphs underwater, content grazing on algae and other plant material. Their emergences can be so large that they are visible on radar.

Mayflies are one of the more sensitive groups of aquatic insects making them a crucial block in the Jenga tower that is a healthy stream ecosystem.

Want to learn more? Join the MRWA Stream Team for spring sampling. Learn more and sign up at https://mrwa.org/stream-team/.

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