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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 - History

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

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Big Rapids Dam Removal Booklet - 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.

City of Big Rapids Dam Removal Narrative

General Land Office Plats - Mecosta Co. - 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.

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.

Opinion Following Bench Trial - 2003 Judgment - Ice Mountain - Judge Root's ruling concerning Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation vs. Ice Mountain Circuit Court case.

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

Plat Maps of Mecosta County Townships from 1918

 

 

 

 

 Vegetation circa 1800 of Muskegon River Counties - MSUE - county maps of vegetation circa 1800.

 

 

 

 

 

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