Construction Begins on Grand Rapids’ Rapids Restoration Project
In-river construction began July 1 on Grand Rapids’ effort to remove four low-head dams and restore rapids, habitat and public safety downtown.
In-river construction began July 1 on Grand Rapids’ effort to remove four low-head dams and restore rapids, habitat and public safety downtown.
Grand Rapids says Lower Reach work entered the river July 1, beginning dam removal and work intended to restore rapids.
Construction began July 1 in Grand Rapids’ lower Grand River reach, closing Ah-Nab-Awen Park while crews remove four dams through 2027.