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The Muskegon River Watershed Assembly is dedicated to the preservation, protection, restoration, and sustainable use of the Muskegon River, the land it drains, and the life it supports, through educational, scientific and conservation initiatives.

 

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Muskegon County - Environmental Assessments

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

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A Hydrologic Study of the Bear Creek Watershed - (MDEQ) - a hydrologic model of the Bear Creek watershed was developed to help determine the effect of land use changes in the watershed on Bear Creek.

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.

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

Assessment of Benthic Invetebrate Population in Muskegon Lake Area of Concern - (Rediske et al)

Assessment of Benthic Invertebrate Population PowerPoint - (Rediske)

Bear Creek and Bear Lake Watershed Management Plan.

Cedar Creek Habitat Assessment and Improvement Plan - (Timberland RC&D) - assessment to identify potential improvements to benefit overall Muskegon River system.

Cedar Creek Watershed Hydrologic Study - (MDEQ) - developed to determine the effect of land use changes on Cedar Creek's flow regime

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)

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Michigan Lake Finder for Muskegon County - 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.

MORE INFORMATION FROM THE MUSKEGON CONSERVATION DISTRICT.

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

Muskegon Conservation District Natural Resource Assessment - (MCD)

Muskegon County Community Profiles - (Muskegon Co. Health Dept) - population, culture, socioeconomic status, etc.

Muskegon County Resource Plan - 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 Ruddiman Creek Ecological Restoration Master Plan - (Biohabitats)

Muskegon Lake Watershed Management Plan - (Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber) - description of Watershed characteristics, pollutants and recommendations for treatment, prevention and reduction of pollution.

Muskegon Station - GLERL Real-time Meteorological Observation Network - shows current wind speed and direction, air temp, dew point, humidity, etc., in Muskegon MI.

Preliminary Assessment of Lower Muskegon River Watershed Oil Field - (Westshore Consulting) - Contact MRWA.

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

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

Ruddiman Creek Presentation - (Rediske) Contact MRWA.

 

 

Sediment Survey of Three Tributaries of Muskegon Lake - (MDEQ) - sediment survey of Muskegon River, Fourmile Creek and Ryerson Creek) Contact MRWA.

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

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

Wetland Inventories (MDEQ) - wetland inventory maps for each county show potential locations of wetlands based on statewide aerial maps.

White Lake, Muskegon Lake and Muskegon River Studies - a list of available studies on White Lake, Muskegon Lake and the Muskegon River which are available at the Muskegon Conservation District.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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