Links

ON AND AROUND THE RIVER

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

FRIENDS OF THE THORNAPPLE

EDUCATIONAL SITES

OTHER SITES

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ON AND AROUND THE RIVER

Thornapple Trail Association       The Paul Henry – Thornapple Trail

When complete will be a 42 mile multi-use recreation trail, from Grand Rapids to Vermontville, Michigan

Wispering Waters Campground

On the scenic Thornapple River between Hastings and Middleville

Thornapple River Adventure Club

We are an informal volunteer organization of diverse people in the Middleville, Michigan, area that like to do outdoor things.

Indian Valley Campground

On the Thornapple near Middleville

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FRIENDS OF THE THORNAPPLE

Barry Conservation District

Promoting responsible natural resource and land use management for present and future generations

West Michigan Environmental Action Council West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC)

Working to protect and enhance West Michigan’s natural and human environments

Home River Network

Is to empower and unite people and communities to protect and restore rivers and other waters that sustain the health of our country.

American Rivers

The leading conservation organization standing up for healthy rivers so communities can thrive

Grand Valley Metro Council (LGROW)

is an alliance of governmental units in the Grand Rapids, Michigan metropolitan area that are appointed to plan for the growth and development, improve the quality of the communities life, and coordinate governmental services

Freshwater Future Freshwater Futures

Freshwater Future builds effective community-based citizen action to protect and restore the water quality of the Great Lakes basin.

Coldwater River Watershed Council

Actively working towards improving the health and quality of the watershed including the creeks and rivers which empty into the Coldwater River.

Middle Grand River Organization of Watersheds

To protect and preserve the history and the natural resources of the Middle Grand River watershed by promoting education, conservation, restoration, and wise use of watershed resources

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GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

EPA – Effluent Limitation Guidelines

EPA is proposing technology-based effluent standards for discharges from airport deicing operations.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Regulates the nation’s non-federal hydropower resources

Commonwealth Power Company

Owns five hydroelectric power plants, land, and dams in southwestern Michigan

The Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps)

Collecting and sharing water quality data for use in water resources management and protection programs

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EDUCATIONAL SITES

GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute

committed to the study of freshwater resources. The mission of the Institute is to integrate research, education, and outreach to enhance and preserve freshwater resources
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OTHER SITES

United We Serve – Volunteer Site

United We Serve is a nationwide service initiative that helps meet growing social needs resulting from the economic downturn

Grand River Expedition