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 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... 
Apr 29, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
By Alexander Sinn, APR 26, 2019 “Local officials and activists have voiced resistance due to the potential for environmental consequences.” “Proponents, including former state Sen. Arlan Meekhof, say the project between Eastmanville and Grand Rapids... 
Apr 25, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
On April 23rd, the Board of Commissioners of Ottawa County came to a resolution regarding the Grand River Waterway project to dredge a 50-foot-wide, 7-foot-deep channel in the bottom of the Grand River from Fulton Street in Grand Rapids, (Kent County), 22.5 miles... 
Apr 25, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
By Alexander Sinn, APR 24, 2019 “A 9-1 decision from the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday prompted a room full of applause from stakeholders concerned about a dredging project planned for the Grand River.” “Grand Haven City Councilman... 
Apr 24, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
By 13 ON YOUR SIDE Staff, APR 23, 2019 “‘I don’t see any problem with the river – I think the river is being utilized very well,’ said Commissioner Matthew Fenske, before announcing his opposition to a plan that would create a channel in the... 
Apr 24, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
By Brian McVicar, APR 23, 2019 “Citing concerns over cost and environmental damage, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners voted 9 to 1 Tuesday to oppose a project to create a powerboat link between Grand Rapids and Lake Michigan by dredging the Grand... 
Apr 24, 2019 | Grand River Waterway, News
By Bob Brenzing and Michael Martin, APR 23, 2019 “The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners voted to oppose the Grand River Waterway Project on Tuesday. The project would dredge a 23-mile stretch of the Grand River between Grand Haven and downtown Grand Rapids to...