RIVER FOR ALL

More info on our River Corridor Contractors Networking Event this afternoon!

River Corridor Contractors Networking Event - RIVER FOR ALL We are hosting a contractor networking event for upcoming river projects! GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The City of Grand Rapids today announced a River Corridor Contractor Networking Event, Tuesday, Oct. 15. The event, 4 to 6 p.m. at Southwest Middle/High School, 327 Rumsey St SW, Grand Rapids, aims to c...

Happening TODAY!
Contractors are invited to participate in a networking event to discuss upcoming Grand Rapids River Corridor projects!

Registration is FREE -> https://fs21.formsite.com/rharrisgrcityus/j2j3u94jxb/index

Grand Rapids hosts contractor event ahead of bids for upcoming river projects Contractors who would like to bid on $50 million dollars of city projects in Grand Rapids are invited to a networking event

Lots of work happening around the river!

Mayor Rosalynn Bliss giving an update on the river restoration project! 😁 🐟

In her September vlog, Mayor Rosalynn Bliss highlights major updates and exciting upcoming developments in Grand Rapids, including: ⤵️ 🌊 Updates on the Grand River Restoration Project, featuring the completion of the mussel relocation and next steps toward removing the four low-head dams to return the river to its natural flow. 💡 A big win for environmental sustainability and renewable energy, with a $3 million grant from the State of Michigan to fund a solar array at the former Butterworth Landfill. 🏠 Groundbreaking for a new mixed-use affordable housing project in Boston Square. 🏘️ The launch of another round of the 100 in 100 Kent County initiative, aiming to house 100 chronically homeless individuals in 100 days. 🦃 Registration is now open for the 32nd Annual Grand Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day. All proceeds support healthy lifestyles and ensure access to athletics for GRPS scholars. 🎨 ArtPrize 2024 kicks off downtown with the opening celebration—be sure to explore the amazing art on display through September 28. 🌐 Learn more at grandrapidsmi.gov.

The Mussel Relocation project has wrapped a month ahead of schedule!

Grand River mussel project wraps up ahead of schedule Local crews have wrapped up the mussel relocation project in the Grand River much earlier than expected, allowing the plan to restore the rapids to move forward.

Check out these virtual discovery kits on Mussels!

Hey, educators! 🍎 📚 Discover the world of freshwater mussels through the lenses of history, science, and culture in your classroom. The new digital booklet explores mussel anatomy, life cycles, habitat, threats to freshwater mussel survival, and efforts to preserve them.

Freshwater mussels are a hot topic in West Michigan this fall with a massive relocation project underway in the Grand River. For The City of Grand Rapids to begin restoring the namesake whitewater rapids, endangered species of freshwater mussels must be moved to safety, and divers are currently hard at work collecting them.

Throughout the activity guide, background information is provided through easy-to-understand language, diagrams, and photographs. Opportunities to reflect, sketch, and learn more will keep students engaged as they consider the differences between native and invasive species, make connections, and brainstorm their own ideas to protect these endangered freshwater mussels!

Download the Virtual Discovery Kit today at https://bit.ly/4gfeOpO

Photo credit 📸 : Gary J Wege, https://bit.ly/3z5eQQt

Ready for an update on the Mussel movement?

Check this -> Members of our team were walking around the river today. They stopped and spoke with the crew in the tent keeping count...and guess what?

They estimated that they're about 50% thru the job. Moving right along!

We also talked to Michael Staal, the lead engineer on the project and he said, "River flows are low. Weather is nice. We have 6 crews on site. This is a significant undertaking that is going really well.
As of yesterday, the total count of mussels relocated is 5,724." 🤯

An update on the mussel relocation project!

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Happening next Saturday!

Be a part of a massive group of local volunteers as we all work together to help clean up the river!

Beginning with our Cleanup Kickoff Day on Saturday, September 7th and continuing with individual cleanups through September 14th, a collaborative effort of hundreds of volunteers will be working alongside WMEAC to tackle the task of removing trash along the Grand River and its surrounding streams. This initiative showcases the power of community involvement in preserving our natural environment. Let's make a positive impact together!

🦺 Big things are happening along the river! 🦺
The East Riverwalk project is currently underway between the Blue Bridge and JW Marriott.

Pedestrians, while the Blue Bridge will be open during this work, please note the detour on the east side of the Blue Bridge.

It will be aiming to wrap up by November, weather permitting. Stay tuned for more updates!

Exciting updates on our East Riverwalk project!

Construction is underway between the Blue Bridge and JW Marriott!
Pedestrians, please note the detour on the east side of the Blue Bridge.

The project, a $1.7M investment split between the City and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., is set to conclude in November, weather permitting.

Access to the Blue Bridge is maintained via the upper Riverwalk off Fulton. Stay tuned for progress updates!