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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
Muskegon County -Water Quality

For more info on Water Quality on the State or watershed level, go to MRW Water Quality

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A Biological Survey of Little Bear Creek and Unnamed Tributary in the Vicinity of Organic Chemical Contaminated Groundwater Seepage from the Cordova Chemical Property - 1985 - (MDEQ).

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 MDEQ-ERD-Ott/Story SF Outfall 001 Effluent - 2001 - (MDEQ).

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)

Aquatic Toxicity Assessment of Little Bear Creek - 1985 - (MDEQ) - large file.

Archived Superfund Sites - (EPA) - Listing of archived superfund sites by Michigan County. Great Lakes Areas of Concerns - Muskegon Lake

Bear Creek & Bear Lake Watershed Stormwater Management Plan

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 - (MDEQ) - SWAS conducted a qualitative biological survey in Muskegon County in July 2001. Contact MRWA

Bottom Fauna Survey, Muskegon River, Big Rapids - 1959 - (MDEQ)

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.

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

Health Consultation - Ryerson Creek Sediments - (USDHHS) - health implications of contaminated sediments in Ryerson Creek.

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

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

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

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

Muskegon Lake Watershed Management Plan - (Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber) - identifies implementation actions needed to protect and restore designated uses and resolve water quality concerns.

Muskegon River Area of Concern Watershed Project - Special Issue - (Muskegon Conservation Dist) - newsletter outlining projects at sites in Muskegon, Newaygo and Mecosta Counties. Contact MRWA.

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

Ruddiman Creek - Technical Summary of Environmental Data and Issues - (Rediske, R.) - comprehensive review of available information before remediation and restoration plans were developed. Contact MRWA

Ruddiman Creek/Pond Dredging Project Will Remove Contaminants - (EPA) - fact sheet about the Ruddiman Creek and Pond cleanup.

Ruddiman Creek/Pond Updated Presentation - (EPA) - presentation with pictures and explanation of some of the cleanup in Ruddiman Creek.

Ruddiman Creek Sediment Cleanup Project - Photo Journal - (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 Bear Lake - 1989 - (MDEQ).

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

Site Plan Review Guide and Zoning Ordinance Recommendations - (Langworthy, Strader, LeBlanc & Assoc) - outline water quality protection measures for Dalton, Cedar Creek and Muskegon Charter Townships. Contact MRWA.

Summary of Cedar Creek Watershed Assessment - (MDEQ) - road/stream crossing assessment - 2004

Summary of Maple River and Mosquito Creek Watershed Assessment - (MDEQ) - road/stream crossing assessments - 2004

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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