May 21, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
By Brian McVicar, May 21, 2019 “As proponents have sought support for a controversial dredging project that aims to open a stretch of the Grand River between Grand Rapids and Ottawa County to larger powerboats, they’ve often touted its economic benefits. New... May 17, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
By Tribune Staff, May 17, 2019 “It has become clear that the vast majority of West Michigan residents don’t want to see the Grand River dredged to allow big boats to navigate it from Grand Rapids to Grand Haven. … Local municipalities along the river are... May 14, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
By 13 ON YOUR SIDE Staff, May 13, 2019 “Leaders in Grandville say they oppose a proposed project relating to the Grand River.” “Grandville’s Mayor Steve Maas understands why people are so passionate. ‘We all love the Grand River and we... May 14, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
By Alexander Sinn, May 14, 2019 “Applause followed a 6-0 decision by the Grand Haven Township Board on Monday to oppose a controversial Grand River dredging project. Township Trustee Ron Redick, who served as president pro-tem in the absence of Supervisor Mark... May 14, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
By Brian McVicar, May 13, 2019 “The Grandville City Council on Monday approved a symbolic resolution opposing an effort to dredge a portion of the Grand River between Grand Rapids and Ottawa County, joining a growing number of communities sounding alarm about... May 13, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
By Kate Carlson, May 12, 2019 “The Park Township Board unanimously voted on a resolution opposing the Grand River Waterway project, which involves dredging on the Grand River.” “Park Township joins many local units of government along with the Ottawa... May 13, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
GR Waterways Dredging News Release Grand Rapids, Michigan – May 10, 2019 The West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) released a sign-on letter today featuring 18 organizations declaring opposition to the proposed “Grand River Waterway” project,... May 10, 2019 | Ecology, Grand River Waterway
By Daniel O’Keefe, May 9, 2019 “The Grand River Waterway is a proposed seven-foot deep, 22.5-mile long channel that would involve dredging portions of the Grand River between Fulton Street in Grand Rapids and Bass River State Recreation Area in Eastmanville. The... May 6, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
By Ehren Wynder , May 3, 2019 “The proposed Grand River Waterway project has dug up a number of environmental opponents. The West Michigan Environmental Action Council is the most recent in a long list of state, municipal and community organizations opposed to... May 2, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
By Cynthia Price, APR 26, 2019 “Among the many bills passed during the Michigan lame duck session last year, there was a line item in the appropriations budget to expand $2 million for ‘Grand River dredging.’ Later reports said that the dredging...