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.

A Retrospective Analysis of Pre- and Post-Relicensing Flow Regimes on the Lower Muskegon River - (Rudy, et al.) - A report comparing flow regimes associated with hydropower facicilities on Muskegon River.

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

Catching the Rain - a Great Lakes Resource Guide for Natural Stormwater Management - (American Rivers)

Contaminants in Fishes from Great Lakes-Influenced Sections and above Dams of Three Michigan Rivers - 1994 & 1995 studies of concentrations of chemicals in composite samples of fishes and the adverse effects on bald eagles and mink which consume these fishes. Contact MRWA.

Dam Inspection by Owner - (MDEQ) - a fact sheet outlining the dam inspection process.

Dam Removal: Challenges and Opportunities for Ecological Research and River Restoration - (Hart, D.D. et al) - a spatial and temporal context for examining ecological responses to dam removal.

Dams in Michigan - (MDNR) - a map showing locations of all the dams in Michigan.

Developing Tools for Assessing the Impacts of Water Withdrawals in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Basin - (Limno-Tech, Inc.) - the Muskegon River Watershed was used as the prototype model.

Flood News for Michigan Floodplain Managers - (MDEQ) - quarterly newsletter of the Land and Water Management Division of MDEQ.

Flood Plain Management Services - flood plain planning assistance to states and tribes by the USACE. Contact MRWA

Floodplain Management - (MDEQ) - information about floodplain management and the National Flood Insurance Program, contracts and mapping.

Floodplain Management in Michigan Quick Guide - (MDEQ) - help you understand how and why communities in the State of Michigan manage floodplains.

Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands - Working Paper - a focused synthesis of the state of Great Lakes coastal wetlands. Contact MRWA.

Higgins Lake Watershed Management Plan - a management plan for nonpoint source pollution reduction. Contact MRWA.

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.

Hydro Reporter 2003 - Consumers Energy's yearly updates on erosion control sites and recreation survey on the Muskegon River.

Hydro Reporter 2004 - Consumers Energy newsletter featuring shoreline survey results, erosion control projects, fishing piers and awards concerning work on the Muskegon River. Contact MRWA.

Hydroelectric Dams in Michigan - (MDNR) - a map showing the active and retired hydroelectric dams in Michigan.

Hydrologic Data Collection and Analysis - (MDEQ) - introduction to hydrology, glossary, storm water management and other information.

Impacts of Agriculture on Water Quantity in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin - (Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy) - review of current scientific research and policy tools.

Liquid Gold Rush - (MLUI) - current policy issues and steps Michigan can take to ensure its water security.

Lower Muskegon River Streambank Erosion Survey - 1998 - contact MRWA.

Michigan Geographic Data Library - information about census, drinking water wells, land cover, political features and maps.

Michigan's Relative Risk Task Force Report on Hydrology - (MDEQ) - helps residents understand the complex ways Michigan's water resources are distributed.

Muskegon River Management Plan - companion to Muskegon River Watershed Assessment (below). These documents provide a comprehensive watershed plan to aid Fisheries Division and partners. Contact MRWA.

Muskegon River Watershed Assessment - 1997 - (MDNR) - Special Report #19.

New Water Withdrawal Law for Michigan - (MDEQ) - a summary of new laws effective 2/28/06 to help Michigan better manage the water resources that support our economy.

Normal basin recharge rates at selected USGS streamflow gaging stations in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan - (USGS) - gaging station locations and basin recharge rates of lower Michigan streams.

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

Order Modifying and Approving 2004 Expenditures Pursuant to Article 414 - Consumers Energy Commission - US FERC - Consumers Energy's October 2003 filing including areas for proposed expenditures. Contact MRWA.

Paying for Dam Removal - (MDNR) - a guide to selected funding sources for dam removal.

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

Real-time Data For Michigan - (USGS) - real-time data for water quality and streamflow.

Real-time Data for Michigan - (USGS) - statewide streamflow table.

Site Inventory for Michigan - (USGS) - discharge information at gaging locations in Michigan.

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

Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program and application and permit - (MDEQ) - process was begun to regulate pollution of Michigan's waters due to construction site management practices.

Stormwater Educational Handbook - GVSU - a manual to clarify and expand on the Model Stormwater Ordinance for Kent County.

Surface Water Data for Michigan - (USGS) - contains more than 850,000 station years of time-series data that describe stream levels, streamflow, reservoir and lake levels, surface water-quality, etc.

The Importance of Ground Water in the Great Lakes Region - (USGS) - the need to know more about groundwater conditions in the Great Lakes Region.

Thermal Structure Monitoring and Related Studies - (NOAA) - develop improved climatological information by means of observations, new instrumentation and improved analysis.

Urbanization Impacts on Aquatic Resources - negative effects of urbanization on watercourses with reference in the Muskegon River Partnership.

Water Levels Databases - (NOAA) - shows current and past water levels of the Great Lakes.

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