Jun 5, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
By Ericka Popovich, May 30, 2019 Written by: Madalyn Buursma “Local historian Jeff Seaver has enjoyed spending time canoeing and exploring the Grand River. Part of his research has been in to the history of the Grand River: the lumber era in the 1800s, the steam... May 28, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
By Jim Malewitz, May 28, 2019 “Dan Hibma sees beauty and opportunity in the Grand River as it snakes through the heart of Grand Rapids – more marinas, tourism dollars and fun for boaters, if only Michigan’s longest river weren’t so shallow in meandering... May 28, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
By Jim Malewitz, May 28, 2019 “Conflict of interest and personal profit questions are dogging West Michigan developer Dan Hibma’s proposal to open up the Grand River in West Michigan to powerboat traffic. The high-profile Republican donor owns undeveloped... May 21, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
By Marvis Herring, May 20, 2019 “There are more groups joining calls to stop a proposed Grand River dredging project. Grand Rapids Steelheaders discussed the waterway project and why members believe it’s a bad idea at its meeting Monday night. They say the... May 21, 2019 | Ecology, Grand River Waterway, News
By Lindsay Hoffman, May 21, 2019 “Grand Rapids was rated number six of the best cities in the country to live in for people who like to fish, and one of those hidden gems great for fishing is the Grand River. All spring and summer long many activities involve... 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...