A Hydrologic Study of the Ryerson Creek Watershed - (MDEQ) - goal is to better understand Ryerson Creek Watershed's hydrology and the impact of development to address and improve water quality.

Acute Toxicity Assessment of Muskegon Co. WWMS Metro WWTP Outfall 101 Effluent - 2001 - (MDEQ)

Acute Toxicity Assessment of Nor-Am Chemical Co. Outfall 001 Effluent - (MDEQ)

Acute Toxicity Assessment of West Michigan Steel Foundry Outfall 001 Effluent - 1991 - (MDEQ)

Archived Superfund Sites - (EPA) - Listing of archived superfund sites by Michigan County.

Biological and Sediment Contaminant Surveys of Ruddiman Creek and Unnamed Tributary - 1990 - (MDEQ).

Biological and Sediment Contaminant Surveys of Ryerson Creek - 1989 - (MDEQ).

Biological Survey of the Lower Muskegon River Watershed - 2005 (MDEQ) - Contact MRWA.

Chronic Toxicity Assessment of Muskegon CO-WWMS Metro WWTP Outfalls - 1998 - chronic ceriodaphnia dubia toxicity evaluations on this site from September 12-18, 1997 and November 14-20, 1997.

City of Muskegon Master Land Use Plan - (City of Muskegon)

Demographic, health status and health indicators for Muskegon County.

Downtown Lakeshore Redevelopment Plan - Muskegon - an overview of issues, assets and opportunities relevant to the City of Muskegon. Waterfront Redevelopment Plan - Muskegon - addendum to Downtown Lakeshore Redevelopment Plan.

Economy of Muskegon County - (MI Economic Dev. Corp) 1997, 1998, 1999, & 2000 income, components of industry and principal employers.

Environmental Focus Group Report - (Muskegon County Health Dept) - documents citizen input concerning personal environmental health perspectives and priorities.

Final Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Ruddiman Creek, Muskegon, MI - 1999. Contact MRWA

General Land Office Plat Map (MDNR) - from original surveyor notes of State of Michigan - conducted in mid 1800s

Great Lakes Areas of Concern - (EPA) - 43 areas of concern (AOC) have been identified and are included on this website, including Muskegon Lake.

Growth, Development and Other Planning Issues in Muskegon County - (Muskegon Areawide Plan) - a 2002 survey of Muskegon County commissioned by MAP and giving information about the citizens in Muskegon County.

Guidance for Delisting Michigan's Great Lakes Areas of Concern - 2006 - (MDEQ)

Health Risks Associated with Exposure to Contaminated Sediments - Ruddiman Creek - (MDPH) - human health risk associated with exposure to contaminated sediments in Ruddiman Creek Watershed.

Historical Changes in the Lower River and Estuary - Dates of dam construction and other factors creating channel modifications in the lower Muskegon River and Estuary.

Hydraulic Characteristics of an Underdrained Irrigation Circle, Muskegon Co. Waste Water Disposal System, 1981 - (USGS) - abstract concerning the hydraulic characteristics in Muskegon Co.

Inland Lake Maps by County - (MDNR) - maps give contour and other lake information

Links to Waterfronts and Waterfront Plans of Other Cities

Lower Muskegon River Preliminary Habitat Assessment - 2000 - (GVSU) Contact MRWA.

Michigan Lake Finder - database of Michigan lakes by name, county or fish species. Also, gives depth, acreage and fish species of each lake.

Model Analysis of the Impact on Groundwater Conditions of the Muskegon County Wastewater Disposal System - (USGS) - abstract on the model analysis of the impact on groundwater conditions of this facility.

Muskegon Area-wide Plan Final Document and Video - (WMSRDC)

Muskegon County Community Profiles (Muskegon Co. Health Dept)

Muskegon County Resource Plan - (Muskegon Co. Steering Com) - resources, prioritized county problems and concerns and implementation strategies. Contact MRWA.

Muskegon Lake & Estuary Project Presentation - Gale Nobes's presentation at the State of the Lake Conference 2003 about the Muskegon Lake & Estuary (Wild Rice) Project. Contact MRWA.

Muskegon Lake Community Action Plan - 2002 - (Muskegon Conservation District) - Remedial Action Plan Update.

Muskegon Lake RAP Project Fact Sheet - 2005 - (MDEQ) - overall goal of this project to fulfill the Muskegon Lake AOC's RAP recommendations.

Muskegon Lake Watershed Management Plan - 2005 - (Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber). Contact MRWA.

Muskegon River Area of Concern Watershed Project - (Muskegon Conservation Dist) - projects at sites in Muskegon and Newaygo Counties. Contact MRWA

Natural Features Inventory - City of Muskegon - an assessment of Muskegon's current natural features.

Ordinances - City of Muskegon, MI

Ordinances - City of North Muskegon

Pathway for Delisting Three Beneficial Use Impairments in Great Lakes Areas of Concern - 2004 - (USEPA)

Preliminary Investigation of the Extent of Sediment Contamination in Muskegon Lake - (Rediske, Thompson, Schelske, Gabrosek, Nalepa, & Peaslee)

Results of a Biological Survey of Muskegon Lake in the Vicinity of the Central Paper Company - 1954 - (MDEQ).

Ruddiman Creek - Technical Summary of Environmental Data and Issues - 2003 - (Rediske, R.) Contact MRWA.

Ruddiman Creek (Muskegon, MI) - Phase II Site Investigation Report. Contact MRWA.

Ruddiman Creek Fact Sheet - (Muskegon Conservation Dist) - facts about Ruddiman Creek in Muskegon, how it was polluted, and what has been accomplished.

Ruddiman Creek Presentation - (Rediske, R) Contact MRWA.

Ruddiman Creek/Pond Dredging Project Will Remove Contaminants - 2005 - EPA

Ruddiman Creek/Pond Updated Presentation - 2005 - (EPA)

Sanitary Regulations for Muskegon County - (Muskegon Co. Health Dept.) - provide a means for safeguarding the environment necessary for the health and welfare of Muskegon County residents.

Sediment Survey of Three Tributaries of Muskegon Lake - 2004 - (MDEQ)

Soil Survey - Muskegon County - (USDA) - Contact MRWA.

Status of Restoration Activities in Great Lakes Areas of Concern - 2003 - (IJC)

Three-Dimensional Finite-Difference Model of Groundwater System Underlying the Muskegon County Wastewater Disposal facility - (USGS) - abstract.

Water Area and Land Area Percentages for Muskegon County

Waterfront Redevelopment Plan - Muskegon - 1999 - (City of Muskegon)