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The mission of the MRWA is to preserve, protect and enhance the natural, historic and cultural resources of the Muskegon River Watershed through educational and scientific initiatives, while supporting positive economic development, agricultural and quality of life initiatives of organizations working in the river watershed.

 

MRWA Data Repository
Mecosta County - Environmental Assessment

For more Environmental Assessment info on the state or watershed level, go to MRW Environmental Assessment

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A Biological Survey of the Little Muskegon River and Selected Tributaries of Mecosta and Montcalm Counties - 1997 - part of the nonpoint surveillance activities by the staff of GLEAS.

Acute Toxicity Assessment of Big Rapids Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall 001 Effluent - 1998 - a daphnia magna acute toxicity test on a grab sample of the wastewater effluent from March 25-27, 1998.

Aquatic Habitat and Fisheries Implications of the Removal of Big Rapids Dam - (MDNR) - this publication predicts the status of future habitat and fisheries as the result of removing the Big Rapids Dam.

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

Big Rapids Dam Removal Booklet - (City of Big Rapids) - a booklet explaining the story of the Big Rapids dam removal project in Big Rapids, MI

Big Rapids Riverwalk: An Environmental Assessment - an environmental assessment by FSU students about the Riverwalk Project.

Community profiles of Mecosta, Montcalm and Osceola Counties

Configuration of Freshwater/Saline-Water Interface & Geologic Controls on Distribution of Freshwater in a Regional Aquifer System, Central Lower Michigan - (USGS)

County Statistics - statistics for each Michigan County such as field crops planted and harvested, population, social, economic and housing characteristics, crime, etc.

Environmental Analysis of Well Water in Mecosta County: A Comprehensive and Integrated Approach - (GVSU) - a GIS database of groundwater information in Mecosta County. Contact MRWA.

General Land Office Plats - Mecosta Co. - (MDNR) - plat maps derived from original surveyor notes of the State of Michigan conducted in early to mid 1800s. You can click on each specific township for local information.

Hydrologic Assessment of the Mitchell Creek Watershed. Contact MRWA.

Hydrogeologic Assessment Report for Sanctuary Springs Site - four volumes containing the hydrogeologic assessment report for Sanctuary Springs, Mecosta County - Perrier Group (link is only to executive summary) To view the entire report, contact MRWA.

Mecosta County Resource Plan - concerns to be addressed, inventory and evaluation, pollutants and implementation strategies. Contact MRWA

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

Phase I Archaeological Survey of the Muskegon River Hydroelectric Projects (Croton, Hardy and Rogers) - Contact MRWA.

Removal of the Big Rapids Dam Remnant: An Environmental Assessment - completed by a FSU class.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slow and Steady Defines Dam Sediment Management Plan - short article about the Big Rapids Dam Removal. Contact MRWA.

Soil Survey of Mecosta County. Contact MRWA.

Stratigraphy, sedimentology and volume of sediments behind a dam relic on the Muskegon River, Big Rapids, MI - 1997 - (USGS) - information about this report-no abstract.

Water Area and Land Area Percentages for Mecosta County

What's Facing U.S. Dams - current issues and changing protocol about dams including the Big Rapids dam removal. Contact MRWA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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