Grand River Restoration – Lower Reach

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Project Location
X89F+9V Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Scope

Improvements to the Lower Reach of the Grand River (Bridge St to Fulton St) include reducing public safety hazards caused by low-head dams and restoring aquatic habitat and diversity.
Learn more: grandrapidswhitewater.org/the-project

Timeline
Construction Start: TBD
Completion Goal: TBD
Project Partners
Lead: City of Grand Rapids
Partners: Grand Rapids Whitewater, Michigan Department of Energy Great Lakes, and Environment (EGLE), Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds, Grand Rapids Public Museum, River Restoration Org
Project Categories
Untitled design (4)
Est. Project Budget
$44.6 million
Funding Sources

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Great Lakes Fishery Commission, State of Michigan, Kent County, City of Grand Rapids, Downtown Development Authority, philanthropic & private partners

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