"Paddles Up Great Lakes" is an educational outreach campaign aimed at raising safe boating awareness among the region's paddlesports community.
http://www.examiner.com/kayaking-in-detroit/coast-guard-launches-paddles-up-great-lakes-campaign
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Another successful clean-up maintenance day on the Shiawassee River
HeadWatersTrails / Keepers of the Shiawassee had a very productive river-cleanup day Sunday August 29th.
With a crew of 20 people pitching in personal gear along with canoes from Fairbanks Canoes & Kayaks;
a good deal of trash and deadfall woody debris was removed from the Shiawassee River.
Low water levels made for tough paddling conditions but allowed for easier chainsaw access to fallen trees.
Many, many thanks to Karen Monetta who graciously fed the crew back at her house after a very long day on the water.
I'll attach pictures as they filter in during the week. Everyone was just plain beat and went to bed very late last night.
Many had to go into work this Monday morning.
Uploading photos from cell phones, cameras, etc. was just not happening from anyone until they got some rest and recovered.
Volunteers make it all happen ! They are the ones who have made the river into a beautiful paddling destination.
Keepers of the Shiawassee - and HeadWatersTrails - are a great way to help out
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With a crew of 20 people pitching in personal gear along with canoes from Fairbanks Canoes & Kayaks;
a good deal of trash and deadfall woody debris was removed from the Shiawassee River.
Low water levels made for tough paddling conditions but allowed for easier chainsaw access to fallen trees.
Many, many thanks to Karen Monetta who graciously fed the crew back at her house after a very long day on the water.
I'll attach pictures as they filter in during the week. Everyone was just plain beat and went to bed very late last night.
Many had to go into work this Monday morning.
Uploading photos from cell phones, cameras, etc. was just not happening from anyone until they got some rest and recovered.
Volunteers make it all happen ! They are the ones who have made the river into a beautiful paddling destination.
Keepers of the Shiawassee - and HeadWatersTrails - are a great way to help out
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Sunday, August 29, 2010
$500,000 grant for Shiawassee River project
Posted: Saturday, August 28, 2010 12:00 pm
OWOSSO —The Shiawassee River is about to get a little healthier thanks to a hefty dose of federal funds.
The Shiawassee Conservation District recently received a $500,000 grant from the Great Lakes Basin Program for Soil and Sediment Control, a program through the Great Lakes Commission, to fund the Mid-Shiawassee River Watershed Sediment Reduction Project — a three-year program that will focus on reducing sediment erosion into the Shiawassee River.
The Mid-Shiawassee River Watershed Sediment Reduction Project will focus on areas along the Mid-Shiawassee River Watershed that are known contributors of significant amounts of sediment into the river. The Shiawassee Conservation District will be working with a private landowner, the Shiawassee County Drain Commission and the city of Owosso in tackling three large-scale stream bank stabilization projects in tributaries that directly contribute water to the Shiawassee River, said Andrea Berry, Watershed Technician with the Shiawassee Conservation District.
Berry added many of these area drainage sites were installed years ago with the intention of getting water out of the area as quickly as possible, but unintended side effects such as soil erosion have occurred overtime.
“They’re losing soil and causing sediment to go over to the river,” Berry said. “The reason why that’s bad is because sediment can have different toxins attached to it like oils, chemicals, pesticides or fertilizers...and that becomes attached to the sediment and that is then delivered downstream to the river. And it effects fish and wildlife habitat and also can effect water quality so that the water isn’t safe for people to use.”
Additionally, the district plans to work with Baker College to do an educational project focusing on making the college’s storm water retention pond a more efficient system, Berry said.
The Mid-Shiawassee River Watershed Sediment Reduction Project will also include an investigational incentive program involving the application of a powder called gypsum on soil to encourage water infiltration in clay-based agricultural soils and, in turn, reduce soil loss, according to the press release.
“We’re really only focusing on 1,500 acres and working with partners to get the use of gypsum on these fields,” Berry said. “The application of gypsum to clay soil increases infiltration potential resulting in less runoff and therefore less soil loss from the field.”
Planning for the projects will begin in October, but implementation of the projects won’t begin until Spring 2011 at the earliest, Berry said. A kick-off event for the project is also scheduled for October, and the public will be invited.
Berry added the Shiawassee River has a long history of pollution-related issues, and reducing sediment erosion and polluted water runoff is just another part of making the river and other waterways in the county more healthy.
“By having a cleaner and healthier river, people will be able to use it more and not have the risks (associated with polluted water),” Berry said, adding cleaning up the pollutants in the river can better fish and wild life habitat, as well as improve people’s perception of the river, increase tourism in the area and better the local economy. “The river is a big part of Shiawassee County and having these practices and this program addressing issues that have been ongoing for years and years will help to improve the quality of, not only the river, but the tributaries of the Shiawassee River...In downstream areas, it all ends up in the Great Lakes. So not only are we improving our community, but we’re improving communities all along the river and throughout the Great Lakes Basin.”
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
CleanUp - Sunday August 29, 2010 at 9am Waterworks Park Holly MI
Headwaters Trails will be having a cleanup of the Shiawassee River on Sunday August 29, 2010.
We will meet in Holly at Waterworks Park on Broad Street at 9:00 am and go till 4 pm.
We plan to first clean the stretch of River between Bush Park and Torrey Road then jump to the section between McCaslin Lake Road and Bird Road in Argentine Township. That section of the river had many trees down in it with some log jambs. We cleaned out much of that on August 15th. Now we need to complete that section and maybe go on below Bird Road. Rex and Maggie suggest that we start at Torrey Road and work up stream due to the low water. We could then go to get the blockage just below McCaslin Lake Road starting from McCaslin Lake Road, then pull out again at McCaslin Lake Road and move on down to Bird Road to go down stream.
With this, the river will be open from Waterworks Park to Bird Road in Argentine.
We will only have two more miles to go to get to the Byron Mill Pond.
Please join us if you are able to.
We need people with chain saws as well as boats to transport those saws and other supplies on the river.
You are still welcome and encouraged to come along even if you have neither. Once the trees are cut, they need to be anchored along the banks to provide shore protection and fish habitat. We will also pick up any trash we are able to.
Wear shoes or boots that you don't mind getting wet. A hat and safety glasses are also a good idea.
We plan to work on the river rain or shine.
Call me if you have any questions.
I would also appreciate knowing if we should be expecting you to come by email or phone.
My home phone number is 248-634-3513.
If I am not home, leave a message on the machine and I will get back to you.
If you are not able to come for the full day, please call me on my cell phone when you are ready to leave
and I can tell you where to meet us.
248-866-3069. Normally, my home phone is best. I leave the cell phone in my car.
We had a great time with a great group of people on August 15th.
I hope you can make it to help us out again.
Chuck Julian
Waterworks Park is in Holly, MI.
Torry Road crosses the river just below Long Lake Road. We would park in an unused
parking lot on Long Lake Road.
Bird Road Bridge is on Bird Road just north of Silver Lake Rd. in Argentine Township. If you take
Silver Lake out of Fenton, go through Linden. The next town is Argentine. Bird road is west
of town. McCaslin Lake Road is between the town of Argentine and Bird Road.
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We will meet in Holly at Waterworks Park on Broad Street at 9:00 am and go till 4 pm.
We plan to first clean the stretch of River between Bush Park and Torrey Road then jump to the section between McCaslin Lake Road and Bird Road in Argentine Township. That section of the river had many trees down in it with some log jambs. We cleaned out much of that on August 15th. Now we need to complete that section and maybe go on below Bird Road. Rex and Maggie suggest that we start at Torrey Road and work up stream due to the low water. We could then go to get the blockage just below McCaslin Lake Road starting from McCaslin Lake Road, then pull out again at McCaslin Lake Road and move on down to Bird Road to go down stream.
With this, the river will be open from Waterworks Park to Bird Road in Argentine.
We will only have two more miles to go to get to the Byron Mill Pond.
Please join us if you are able to.
We need people with chain saws as well as boats to transport those saws and other supplies on the river.
You are still welcome and encouraged to come along even if you have neither. Once the trees are cut, they need to be anchored along the banks to provide shore protection and fish habitat. We will also pick up any trash we are able to.
Wear shoes or boots that you don't mind getting wet. A hat and safety glasses are also a good idea.
We plan to work on the river rain or shine.
Call me if you have any questions.
I would also appreciate knowing if we should be expecting you to come by email or phone.
My home phone number is 248-634-3513.
If I am not home, leave a message on the machine and I will get back to you.
If you are not able to come for the full day, please call me on my cell phone when you are ready to leave
and I can tell you where to meet us.
248-866-3069. Normally, my home phone is best. I leave the cell phone in my car.
We had a great time with a great group of people on August 15th.
I hope you can make it to help us out again.
Chuck Julian
Waterworks Park is in Holly, MI.
Torry Road crosses the river just below Long Lake Road. We would park in an unused
parking lot on Long Lake Road.
Bird Road Bridge is on Bird Road just north of Silver Lake Rd. in Argentine Township. If you take
Silver Lake out of Fenton, go through Linden. The next town is Argentine. Bird road is west
of town. McCaslin Lake Road is between the town of Argentine and Bird Road.
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Monday, August 16, 2010
CleanUps: Volunteers make it all happen
A group of us attacked the debris in the river between McCaslin Lake Rd. and Bird road. We got a lot done and had a good time at it. Steve Hoffman thinks that there is only one major blockage in the river left in that stretch. It is near McCaslin. We started at Bird and worked our way up stream. We also cleaned out the debris between Water Works Park and Fish Lake Road. We started at 9 and finished at 6. We could have used a couple of more canoes. That flat bottom boat is a bear to paddle. After that, some of us went to Maggie's house and she fed us. I had to leave early because my legs were cramping from walking in the river. There is more to be done down stream from Bird Road. That will have to wait for another time. I'm sure we will talk about it this Thursday at O'Mally's. We would have finished that last blockage but we didn't want you to feel left out. : ) Maggie did not find volunteers to clean out the section from Bush Park to US-23. We will also need to tackle that. The water was quite low, so we didn't have trouble reaching any of the trees and they weren't too far under water to make them impossible to cut. There is also a lot more trash in the river. We brought all we could carry. We used the plastic wedges when cutting trees suspended over the river. That worked really well. The hard part was finding the wedges after the log dropped in the river. We had to wait for the water to clear. The water was also really warm. We encountered a snake swimming in the river and after looking at photos on the web, I think it was a northern water snake. There were several small mouth bass swimming near the bridge. We thought they might be trout, but a fellow living on the river assured us that they were small mouth bass. They were only around ten inches long. With the condition of the river, I doubt that very many people have fished that stretch. Four of the people who promised to come, didn't show up but we still had enough people, six guys, two women and two teens. We only drowned one chainsaw, when Rex cut a limb, got the saw stuck in it and then dropped it in the river. It didn't appear to be damaged, just full of water.
Chuck
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Corunna seeks hearing with state over dam
Corunna seeks hearing with state over dam
Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 12:00 pm
By JULIANNE MATTERA, Argus-Press Staff Writer | 1 comment
CORUNNA — Following a series of correspondence between the city and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Environment concerning the future of the Shiawassee River dam, the Corunna City Council voted Monday to set up an administrative appeal hearing with the DNRE over what to do with the aging dam.
“It’s part of the administrative procedures that we have to follow to protest. Next step is if we can go to circuit court we could sue the state. Not saying that we want to, not saying we’re going to, but it’s not even an option until we’ve done the first step,” City Manger Joe Sawyer said, adding he hopes the disagreement between the DNRE and the city will be resolved at the administrative hearing. “The lower level that we can resolve things at, the better obviously.”
There is no date scheduled for a hearing.
According to the Shiawassee history website, the Corunna dam was constructed in the mid-1800s to provide power for a grist mill. The dam consists of a 200-foot wide overflow spillway with a 25-foot wide stoplog bay section located adjacent to the right abutment (west side of river). The dam has a height of 10 feet, a normal head of 7 feet and creates an impoundment with a surface area of about 17 acres.
The dam has been the site of several drownings in the last 150 years. The most recent fatal drowning took place in 2008.
Since the DNRE ordered the city to draw down the Shiawassee River dam and address its deficiencies in December 2009, the city and the DNRE have mainly corresponded by letter in the process of trying to resolve what work the dam requires.
Relying on recent reports from engineer Gary Croskey and those from more than 30 years ago, the city felt allowing the dam to deteriorate naturally does not pose a hazard to homes downstream, Sawyer said. Conversely, a review by Croskey indicated a “draw down to the impoundment would create more hazards than it would alleviate,” Sawyer wrote in a letter to the DNRE.
Yet, the DNRE has repeated its order to draw down the dam and present the state with a long-term plan for repairing the structure, removing it or building rapids or a dam in its place, Sawyer said.
“Now the long-term plan, that part of it we really can’t address until after November because we have to know, ‘Do we have any financial wherewithal to replace, repair or to build?’” Sawyer said, referring to the city improvement millage appearing on the November ballot, which would allocate funds to repairing, improving or replace the dam. “The state, realistically, they know that a long-term plan is potentially a one-, two-, three-year process to get there.”
If residents vote against the millage during the November election, the city will lack the funding to repair the dam and will resort to the cheapest possible option, Sawyer said.
Speaking about the city’s most recent correspondence with the DNRE, Sawyer said the DNRE’s letter in July was “frustrating.”
After sending a letter to the DNRE in June including Croskey’s engineering analysis of the dam, as well as questions regarding the DNRE’s analysis of the dam and potential impacts of a draw-down, the city received a short letter from the DNRE in July requesting the city submit a plan and schedule for fixing the deteriorating dam.
“They seemed to ignore many of our questions and many of our concerns,” Sawyer said. “They seemed to just write them off. In one point in the letter they suggest that if we have these concerns, we should hire an engineer to evaluate them.”
But Byron Lane, chief of the dam safety program at the Michigan DNRE, said he felt the letter adequately addressed the city’s concerns while advising the city of its obligations under the law.
“We have an obligation to enforce the statue, and the fact that someone asks a question doesn’t mean we have an obligation to respond to it,” Lane said. “If they have a legitimate question then sure, we will respond to it and clarify the law but, as you might guess, with 1,300 regulated dams in the state, we can’t afford to answer every question, every phone call, every letter we get. We do the best we can to provide accurate relevant information, but that aside, we can’t fulfill every request.”
Now, with the city council’s approval to seek the administrative hearing, there’s a chance the city and the DNRE will be able to work out their differences in court.
“One thing about juries is they believe in fairness, and I think we definitely can demonstrate they’re not being fair to Corunna,” Sawyer said.
Posted in Corunna, News local on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 12:00 pm
Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 12:00 pm
By JULIANNE MATTERA, Argus-Press Staff Writer | 1 comment
CORUNNA — Following a series of correspondence between the city and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Environment concerning the future of the Shiawassee River dam, the Corunna City Council voted Monday to set up an administrative appeal hearing with the DNRE over what to do with the aging dam.
“It’s part of the administrative procedures that we have to follow to protest. Next step is if we can go to circuit court we could sue the state. Not saying that we want to, not saying we’re going to, but it’s not even an option until we’ve done the first step,” City Manger Joe Sawyer said, adding he hopes the disagreement between the DNRE and the city will be resolved at the administrative hearing. “The lower level that we can resolve things at, the better obviously.”
There is no date scheduled for a hearing.
According to the Shiawassee history website, the Corunna dam was constructed in the mid-1800s to provide power for a grist mill. The dam consists of a 200-foot wide overflow spillway with a 25-foot wide stoplog bay section located adjacent to the right abutment (west side of river). The dam has a height of 10 feet, a normal head of 7 feet and creates an impoundment with a surface area of about 17 acres.
The dam has been the site of several drownings in the last 150 years. The most recent fatal drowning took place in 2008.
Since the DNRE ordered the city to draw down the Shiawassee River dam and address its deficiencies in December 2009, the city and the DNRE have mainly corresponded by letter in the process of trying to resolve what work the dam requires.
Relying on recent reports from engineer Gary Croskey and those from more than 30 years ago, the city felt allowing the dam to deteriorate naturally does not pose a hazard to homes downstream, Sawyer said. Conversely, a review by Croskey indicated a “draw down to the impoundment would create more hazards than it would alleviate,” Sawyer wrote in a letter to the DNRE.
Yet, the DNRE has repeated its order to draw down the dam and present the state with a long-term plan for repairing the structure, removing it or building rapids or a dam in its place, Sawyer said.
“Now the long-term plan, that part of it we really can’t address until after November because we have to know, ‘Do we have any financial wherewithal to replace, repair or to build?’” Sawyer said, referring to the city improvement millage appearing on the November ballot, which would allocate funds to repairing, improving or replace the dam. “The state, realistically, they know that a long-term plan is potentially a one-, two-, three-year process to get there.”
If residents vote against the millage during the November election, the city will lack the funding to repair the dam and will resort to the cheapest possible option, Sawyer said.
Speaking about the city’s most recent correspondence with the DNRE, Sawyer said the DNRE’s letter in July was “frustrating.”
After sending a letter to the DNRE in June including Croskey’s engineering analysis of the dam, as well as questions regarding the DNRE’s analysis of the dam and potential impacts of a draw-down, the city received a short letter from the DNRE in July requesting the city submit a plan and schedule for fixing the deteriorating dam.
“They seemed to ignore many of our questions and many of our concerns,” Sawyer said. “They seemed to just write them off. In one point in the letter they suggest that if we have these concerns, we should hire an engineer to evaluate them.”
But Byron Lane, chief of the dam safety program at the Michigan DNRE, said he felt the letter adequately addressed the city’s concerns while advising the city of its obligations under the law.
“We have an obligation to enforce the statue, and the fact that someone asks a question doesn’t mean we have an obligation to respond to it,” Lane said. “If they have a legitimate question then sure, we will respond to it and clarify the law but, as you might guess, with 1,300 regulated dams in the state, we can’t afford to answer every question, every phone call, every letter we get. We do the best we can to provide accurate relevant information, but that aside, we can’t fulfill every request.”
Now, with the city council’s approval to seek the administrative hearing, there’s a chance the city and the DNRE will be able to work out their differences in court.
“One thing about juries is they believe in fairness, and I think we definitely can demonstrate they’re not being fair to Corunna,” Sawyer said.
Posted in Corunna, News local on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 12:00 pm
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Fenton kayak launch in Millpond Park
This would be awesome and well recieved by many paddlers
Fenton Downtown Development Authority considering installing kayak launch in Millpond Park (with poll) | MLive.com
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Fenton Downtown Development Authority considering installing kayak launch in Millpond Park (with poll) | MLive.com
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Saturday, August 07, 2010
Recent events
Discover the Shiawassee River By Pam Elder
We share our love of the water with a new group that has formed, Keepers of the Shiawassee. The Keepers started as a way to
continue the effort to develop the river as a paddling trail with river cleanups and safe kayak landing sites on the Shiawassee River
in Genesee County.
The Keepers help support the Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail which goes through our lakes. It enters by the sandbar in
Lake Ponemah and exits in Tupper Lake.
The trail was a vision of the Headwater Trails group from Holly. They hoped to create a designated water trail in Oakland County.
The Keepers have helped to extend the trail through Genesee County. The water trail would not stop in Genesee County. The
development and promotion of the river is supported by Friends of the Shiawassee River in Shiawassee County. These three
groups hope to see a paddling trail that’s almost 100 miles long from Holly all the way to the Shiawassee Flats. The trail begins at
Water Works Park in Holly.
Recently a moonlight paddle was held when a group of 30 kayakers paddled from the Linden Mill Pond to TeeBonez to have
dinner and then paddled back to the Mill Pond in the light of the moon. The group had so much fun that they plan to repeat the
event in August.
They meet on the third Thursday of every month at O’Malley’s Galley on Owen Road. Check out their website,
www.keepersoftheshiawassee.com or join them on Facebook to find their next event. Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation has
been providing administrative support to the group and information on events can also be found on their website www.slpr.net.
We share our love of the water with a new group that has formed, Keepers of the Shiawassee. The Keepers started as a way to
continue the effort to develop the river as a paddling trail with river cleanups and safe kayak landing sites on the Shiawassee River
in Genesee County.
The Keepers help support the Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail which goes through our lakes. It enters by the sandbar in
Lake Ponemah and exits in Tupper Lake.
The trail was a vision of the Headwater Trails group from Holly. They hoped to create a designated water trail in Oakland County.
The Keepers have helped to extend the trail through Genesee County. The water trail would not stop in Genesee County. The
development and promotion of the river is supported by Friends of the Shiawassee River in Shiawassee County. These three
groups hope to see a paddling trail that’s almost 100 miles long from Holly all the way to the Shiawassee Flats. The trail begins at
Water Works Park in Holly.
Recently a moonlight paddle was held when a group of 30 kayakers paddled from the Linden Mill Pond to TeeBonez to have
dinner and then paddled back to the Mill Pond in the light of the moon. The group had so much fun that they plan to repeat the
event in August.
They meet on the third Thursday of every month at O’Malley’s Galley on Owen Road. Check out their website,
www.keepersoftheshiawassee.com or join them on Facebook to find their next event. Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation has
been providing administrative support to the group and information on events can also be found on their website www.slpr.net.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Cleanup Saturday, 31 July 2010,
| Shiawassee River Cleanup! | |||||
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| Join in on this long standing community tradition to care for and celebrate our River! Volunteers will meet at 9 am in Owosso, Corunna, Henderson and near Vernon and work until noon. Participants recieve a free t-shirt, compliments of Chemical Bank, and lunch from Mancino's of Owosso! Also, help search for the strangest item or find something for our first Reclaimed Art Contest. Volunteer and community service hours are welcome! Please contact 989-723-9062 Thank you to our sponsors!! Visit ShiawasseeRiver.org for more info! | |||||
| Location : Owosso, Corunna, Henderson, near Vernon, along Shiawassee River Contact : ShiawasseeRiver.org | |||||
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Map Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail
CLICK on the picture to enlarge
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Sara has done an extraordinary job of compiling info
and pushing the project forwards for many years now.
Sara McDonnell
Program Coordinator
University Outreach
V: 810.424.5489
F: 810.424.5484
University of Michigan - Flint
432 N. Saginaw St., Suite 1001
Flint, MI 48502-1950
www.umflint.edu/outreach
http://blogs.umflint.edu/outreach
Many others are involved as well,
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Sara has done an extraordinary job of compiling info
and pushing the project forwards for many years now.
Sara McDonnell
Program Coordinator
University Outreach
V: 810.424.5489
F: 810.424.5484
University of Michigan - Flint
432 N. Saginaw St., Suite 1001
Flint, MI 48502-1950
www.umflint.edu/outreach
http://blogs.umflint.edu/outreach
Many others are involved as well,
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Friday, July 23, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Sunday, July 11, 2010
New children's book focusing on kayaking
Get children involved from an early age -- http://bit.ly/KidsKayakingBook
Kayak Anna and the Palindrome Creek authored by Lina Lukashevich takes a
refreshing twist with sales of this book going towards providing
clean, safe drinking water for children.
Kayak Anna and the Palindrome Creek authored by Lina Lukashevich takes a
refreshing twist with sales of this book going towards providing
clean, safe drinking water for children.
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Chesaning,Michigan hosts canoe kayak paddle race July 10 2010
Published: Sunday, July 04, 2010, 4:26 PM
Liz Shaw | Flint Journal Liz Shaw | Flint Journal
Chesaning, Michigan - Both experienced competitors and novice pleasure paddlers
are invited to the Parshallburg to Chesaning Paddle Race for canoes and kayaks
on the Shiawassee River, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. July 10.
Participants will unload their canoes and kayaks in the morning at Parshallburg Park,
with shuttle service back to the put-in point from Chesaning at 9 a.m.
Separate race classes will go out in intervals, with the pleasure paddle putting in at 11 a.m
Race results and awards will be announced at 1-2 p.m. with the final river sweep at 5 p.m.
Pre-registration is $15 with a t-shirt or $10 without.
Day-of-race registrations are $15 and do not include a t-shirt.
Pleasure paddlers are $8 for pre-registration or $12 on the day of the event.
Paddlers under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Senior canoe teams must be at least 100 years in combined age.
Details: (989) 845-5706 or e-mail: chesaningriverrace@hotmail.com.
Registration forms and mail-in information are available
at www.chesaningshowboat.org
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Liz Shaw | Flint Journal Liz Shaw | Flint Journal
Chesaning, Michigan - Both experienced competitors and novice pleasure paddlers
are invited to the Parshallburg to Chesaning Paddle Race for canoes and kayaks
on the Shiawassee River, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. July 10.
Participants will unload their canoes and kayaks in the morning at Parshallburg Park,
with shuttle service back to the put-in point from Chesaning at 9 a.m.
Separate race classes will go out in intervals, with the pleasure paddle putting in at 11 a.m
Race results and awards will be announced at 1-2 p.m. with the final river sweep at 5 p.m.
Pre-registration is $15 with a t-shirt or $10 without.
Day-of-race registrations are $15 and do not include a t-shirt.
Pleasure paddlers are $8 for pre-registration or $12 on the day of the event.
Paddlers under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Senior canoe teams must be at least 100 years in combined age.
Details: (989) 845-5706 or e-mail: chesaningriverrace@hotmail.com.
Registration forms and mail-in information are available
at www.chesaningshowboat.org
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Sunday, July 04, 2010
Saturday, July 03, 2010
Canoe livery on Shiawassee River in Holly, Fenton, Linden area
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Canoe and Kayak Livery for Shiawassee River in Holly, Fenton, Linden area
Fairbanks Canoes & Kayaks
Linden, Michigan
(810) 287-9618
Email: fairbankscanoesandkayaks AT gmail.com
Area served: Linden, MI, and locations within 25 miles
http://bit.ly/FairbanksCanoe
Payment Accepted: Check, Traveler's Check, Cash
Spotting Service For Those W/ Their Own Boats: Yes
People can now rent a canoe or kayak locally and have fun on the Shiawassee River
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
Keepers of the Shiawassee - new web page
A new webpage has been created - new content, new people, fresh ideas
Keepers of the Shiawassee - About
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Keepers of the Shiawassee - About
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
River cleanup - Argentine Byron area
Volunteers pitch in for river cleanup
Tri-County Times -Published: Friday, June 25, 2010 5:25 PM EDT
Linden — Nearly 50 volunteers, from age 7 to 70-plus, were part of the recent
Linden/Argentine Shiawassee River cleanup on Saturday, June 19.
It was an early start for the cooks, Teresa Ciesielski, Laura Capua, Tom Brooks
and Tom Hallman, all from Argentine Township. They arrived at the fire hall by
6:30 a.m. to brew coffee and cook a pancake and sausage breakfast for the volunteers.
Volunteers brought chainsaws and hand tools to clear a path through fallen trees
from downtown Linden to Bird Road in Argentine Township.
Doug and Kristy Fairbanks of Fairbanks Canoes and Kayaks brought six canoes
and one kayak to help transport people, carry equipment and haul trash plucked up
from the riverbanks and bottom.
Tom and Kim Kimble, with Ann Kuehn, cut a passage through two downed trees
between Rolston and Hogan roads.
Tom and Cheryl Rex headed another group, from McCaslin Lake Road
to Bird Road in Argentine Township. Their crew was able to cut chunks large
enough for canoes to pass through out of five trees, but had to leave six or
more giants that were too big for their equipment.
A third crew, the Men’s Group from Hope Lutheran Church in Argentine Township,
cleared the river from Hogan Road to the Steibel farm, across from Linden High School.
Dale Kuehn, group leader, was ready to attack one remaining tree on Sunday,
but when he and his wife, Ann, returned to the river, someone else had already cut a gap in the log.
While saws were buzzing in different areas of the river, another couple dozen people,
including Linden Mayor David Lossing and his wife, Suzanne, were walking the roadways
and river picking up trash. In addition to bags of litter and building supplies,
a battered green recliner was removed from the McCaslin Lake Road launch site.
More bags of trash, tires, plastic and glass containers, a plastic rocking horse
and more were removed from the water downstream from Linden.
Steve Mammel, from Linden’s Green Team, son Nick and teammates,
Lisa and Cory Brazzil and John Hohman tore apart a logjam that challenged recent paddlers.
Volunteers also found two old metal signs covered in zebra mussels, an invasive species
that negatively affects the health of the river.
The day ended with a pizza lunch hosted by Jill Flewelling and assisted by the
Loose Senior Citizen Center Angels, at Linden Academy of Dance and Music.
Volunteers, wet, muddy and hungry, trickled in.
Though tired, they talked about wanting to come back to “finish the job.”
The six or more trees between McCaslin Lake Road and Bird Road will
need large, long-bladed chain saws.
From there, it is on to Byron.
When complete, 30-plus miles of the Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail
will be open for paddlers from the trailhead at Holly’s Waterworks Park
in Oakland County to the Byron Mill Pond in Shiawassee County.
Tri-County Times -Published: Friday, June 25, 2010 5:25 PM EDT
Linden — Nearly 50 volunteers, from age 7 to 70-plus, were part of the recent
Linden/Argentine Shiawassee River cleanup on Saturday, June 19.
It was an early start for the cooks, Teresa Ciesielski, Laura Capua, Tom Brooks
and Tom Hallman, all from Argentine Township. They arrived at the fire hall by
6:30 a.m. to brew coffee and cook a pancake and sausage breakfast for the volunteers.
Volunteers brought chainsaws and hand tools to clear a path through fallen trees
from downtown Linden to Bird Road in Argentine Township.
Doug and Kristy Fairbanks of Fairbanks Canoes and Kayaks brought six canoes
and one kayak to help transport people, carry equipment and haul trash plucked up
from the riverbanks and bottom.
Tom and Kim Kimble, with Ann Kuehn, cut a passage through two downed trees
between Rolston and Hogan roads.
Tom and Cheryl Rex headed another group, from McCaslin Lake Road
to Bird Road in Argentine Township. Their crew was able to cut chunks large
enough for canoes to pass through out of five trees, but had to leave six or
more giants that were too big for their equipment.
A third crew, the Men’s Group from Hope Lutheran Church in Argentine Township,
cleared the river from Hogan Road to the Steibel farm, across from Linden High School.
Dale Kuehn, group leader, was ready to attack one remaining tree on Sunday,
but when he and his wife, Ann, returned to the river, someone else had already cut a gap in the log.
While saws were buzzing in different areas of the river, another couple dozen people,
including Linden Mayor David Lossing and his wife, Suzanne, were walking the roadways
and river picking up trash. In addition to bags of litter and building supplies,
a battered green recliner was removed from the McCaslin Lake Road launch site.
More bags of trash, tires, plastic and glass containers, a plastic rocking horse
and more were removed from the water downstream from Linden.
Steve Mammel, from Linden’s Green Team, son Nick and teammates,
Lisa and Cory Brazzil and John Hohman tore apart a logjam that challenged recent paddlers.
Volunteers also found two old metal signs covered in zebra mussels, an invasive species
that negatively affects the health of the river.
The day ended with a pizza lunch hosted by Jill Flewelling and assisted by the
Loose Senior Citizen Center Angels, at Linden Academy of Dance and Music.
Volunteers, wet, muddy and hungry, trickled in.
Though tired, they talked about wanting to come back to “finish the job.”
The six or more trees between McCaslin Lake Road and Bird Road will
need large, long-bladed chain saws.
From there, it is on to Byron.
When complete, 30-plus miles of the Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail
will be open for paddlers from the trailhead at Holly’s Waterworks Park
in Oakland County to the Byron Mill Pond in Shiawassee County.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Clearing the Shiawassee River near Argentine, Michigan
CLICK on the picture for full size view
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http://bit.ly/BirdRoad
A large crew (over 30 people) came out mid-June to clean up and clear the river towards Bird Road.
Some ran chainsaws while others picked garbage and took down brush, aiding paddling recreation in the area.
It will take some diligence, perseverance and motivation to nibble away at the fallen trees blocking the river.
It's great to see people taking an active interest in maintaining such a great resource in Genesee County.
Keepers of the Shiawassee are always looking for volunteers, chainsaws are always welcome.
-look for the group on facebook
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http://bit.ly/BirdRoad
A large crew (over 30 people) came out mid-June to clean up and clear the river towards Bird Road.
Some ran chainsaws while others picked garbage and took down brush, aiding paddling recreation in the area.
It will take some diligence, perseverance and motivation to nibble away at the fallen trees blocking the river.
It's great to see people taking an active interest in maintaining such a great resource in Genesee County.
Keepers of the Shiawassee are always looking for volunteers, chainsaws are always welcome.
-look for the group on facebook
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Shiawassee River fishing derby June 13 2010
FISHING DERBY
JUNE 13
(FREE FISHING WEEKEND—no license needed—EARLY START 6am)
SHIAWASSEE RIVER
Guaranteed Cash and other Prizes for largest legal & live:
Northern Pike Large Mouth Bass Small Mouth Bass
This contest is also a fundraiser to develop a new landing site on Fish Lake Rd., Holly Township.
We need match money to get grants.
Help us reach our goal.
$20 per ticket Minimum $50 prize Per category
Half the money goes to the landing construction.
The rest will be split amongst the winners of the 3 categories.
Donated merchandise will be assigned to categories at the beginning of the contest.
6 AM: Buy tickets and launch at Waterworks Park, Holly, Michigan
Noon: Weigh in at Strom Park, Fenton, Michigan
All boats must launch at Waterworks Park (opposite the Millpond on S. Broad St.)
Michigan boating and fishing laws must be followed.
Spotting of vehicles and return rides will be available.
River is shallow and narrow in areas! Motors may be very difficult to use!
Sponsored by www.headwaterstrails.org
For more information call Douglas at 248-634-4551
dslanyk AT comcast.net
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JUNE 13
(FREE FISHING WEEKEND—no license needed—EARLY START 6am)
SHIAWASSEE RIVER
Guaranteed Cash and other Prizes for largest legal & live:
Northern Pike Large Mouth Bass Small Mouth Bass
This contest is also a fundraiser to develop a new landing site on Fish Lake Rd., Holly Township.
We need match money to get grants.
Help us reach our goal.
$20 per ticket Minimum $50 prize Per category
Half the money goes to the landing construction.
The rest will be split amongst the winners of the 3 categories.
Donated merchandise will be assigned to categories at the beginning of the contest.
6 AM: Buy tickets and launch at Waterworks Park, Holly, Michigan
Noon: Weigh in at Strom Park, Fenton, Michigan
All boats must launch at Waterworks Park (opposite the Millpond on S. Broad St.)
Michigan boating and fishing laws must be followed.
Spotting of vehicles and return rides will be available.
River is shallow and narrow in areas! Motors may be very difficult to use!
Sponsored by www.headwaterstrails.org
For more information call Douglas at 248-634-4551
dslanyk AT comcast.net
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Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Pics from June 6, 2010 Annual Shiawassee River Paddle Event
CLICK on the picture with your mouse to view 100's of photo's taken
from the June 6, 2010 Annual Shiawassee River Paddle Event
Over 500 pics taken - plenty to look at
http://picasaweb.google.com/ericeffingclark/RaceFolder#
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Saturday, May 08, 2010
Shiawassee River June 6th, 2010 Canoe Kayak Race and Fun Paddle
Holly to Fenton Canoe/Kayak Race & Pleasure Paddle
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Paddle 7 Miles from WaterWorks Park in Holly to Strom Park in Fenton
Mail Registration
http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/RiverRaceregistrationform2010.doc
PUT-IN
-WaterWorks Park -
602 South Broad St, Holly, MI 48442-1674
TAKE-OUT
--Strom Park--
299 South East Street, Fenton,MI
near the East Street Bridge.
Schedule:
10:00 am On-site registration begins
11:30 am Introductory Ceremony
11:45 am Experienced Canoeists
12:15 pm Novice/Youth Canoeists
12:45 pm Kayak/ Single person canoeists
1:00-2:00 Pleasure paddle begins
1 - 6 pm Continuous race results and trophies
6:00 pm Final river sweep completed
Canoe rentals, call 248-685-2379.
Canoes available for rental thru Heavners Livery
Shuttle transport all day long until 6pm
Prizes for First, Second & Third Places in all three races.
Ribbons for all entrants.
Enter the following category:
Experienced 2-person canoe team
Novice/Youth 2-person canoeists
Kayaks/ Single person canoeists
Pleasure Run (per craft)
Children under 12 paddle free.
Questions ?
Call Sue Julian, 248-634-3513
or email sjulian @ provide dot net
Call Doug Lanyk 248-634-4551
or email dslanyk @ comcast dot net
Call Willi Gutmann 586-215-6387
or e-mail Willi_H2O @ Yahoo dot Com
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** Maps **
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?client=firefox-a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111387343905039436857.00043cdbc211bc40f011d&z=14
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http://shiawassee-river.blogspot.com/2010/02/new-map-for-shiawassee-river-heritage.html
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http://shiawassee-river.blogspot.com/2007/10/map-for-shiawassee-river.html#links
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**Additional info**
http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/about_us.htm
http://shiawassee-river.blogspot.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiawassee_River
**Videos**
http://www.youtube.com/user/WilliH2O
**Pictures**
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/558922603hqUlLA
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/558834458DganqU
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/547204034BrRPch
Please make checks payable to
Headwaters Trails, Inc. and Mail to: P.O. Box 33, Holly, MI, 48442-0033.
Enjoy an Adventure on the Shiawassee River!
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Sunday, June 6, 2010
Paddle 7 Miles from WaterWorks Park in Holly to Strom Park in Fenton
Mail Registration
http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/RiverRaceregistrationform2010.doc
PUT-IN
-WaterWorks Park -
602 South Broad St, Holly, MI 48442-1674
TAKE-OUT
--Strom Park--
299 South East Street, Fenton,MI
near the East Street Bridge.
Schedule:
10:00 am On-site registration begins
11:30 am Introductory Ceremony
11:45 am Experienced Canoeists
12:15 pm Novice/Youth Canoeists
12:45 pm Kayak/ Single person canoeists
1:00-2:00 Pleasure paddle begins
1 - 6 pm Continuous race results and trophies
6:00 pm Final river sweep completed
Canoe rentals, call 248-685-2379.
Canoes available for rental thru Heavners Livery
Shuttle transport all day long until 6pm
Prizes for First, Second & Third Places in all three races.
Ribbons for all entrants.
Enter the following category:
Experienced 2-person canoe team
Novice/Youth 2-person canoeists
Kayaks/ Single person canoeists
Pleasure Run (per craft)
Children under 12 paddle free.
Questions ?
Call Sue Julian, 248-634-3513
or email sjulian @ provide dot net
Call Doug Lanyk 248-634-4551
or email dslanyk @ comcast dot net
Call Willi Gutmann 586-215-6387
or e-mail Willi_H2O @ Yahoo dot Com
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** Maps **
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?client=firefox-a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111387343905039436857.00043cdbc211bc40f011d&z=14
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http://shiawassee-river.blogspot.com/2010/02/new-map-for-shiawassee-river-heritage.html
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http://shiawassee-river.blogspot.com/2007/10/map-for-shiawassee-river.html#links
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**Additional info**
http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/about_us.htm
http://shiawassee-river.blogspot.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiawassee_River
**Videos**
http://www.youtube.com/user/WilliH2O
**Pictures**
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/558922603hqUlLA
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/558834458DganqU
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/547204034BrRPch
Please make checks payable to
Headwaters Trails, Inc. and Mail to: P.O. Box 33, Holly, MI, 48442-0033.
Enjoy an Adventure on the Shiawassee River!
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Saturday, April 24, 2010
Kayaking 40 miles in one day on the Shiawassee River
Pictures and GPS data from the Earth Day Adventure - 40 kayak miles in a day - Argentine to Corunna
http://bit.ly/ ArgentineToCorunna Geo-tagged, dated, and mapped
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/577443260canNMX
( Nice clean high resolution pics from the trip )
Google Earth and Panoramio
http://www.panoramio.com/user/4402540
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Kayaking Shiawassee River: Argentine,MI to Corunna,MI
I trust everyone had a wonderful Earth Day.
Steve H. Willi G. and I sure had a full one. Our Shi-trio Started 6:00
AM to spot a vehicle in Corunna MI. We then started at our last finish
point at McCaslin Lk. Rd. in Argentine. With an extra special amount of
gear to handle a variety of possible conditions we launched at 8:45.
The weather was clear sunny and brisk. It was almost 30 deg. when we
hit the water. The great news was tempered by the fact it wasn't
perfect news. There were 20 trees down blocking our path on the first
segment going to Byron. This was so much better than the hundreds of
trees I observed 2 years ago. Having lots of fun scooting under trees
or hopping them we made slow but steady progress. It took until noon to
finish the first 8 miles. If we can find just a few volunteers this
will be opened up to the less adventurous paddler.
After a quick lunch in Byron learning history from the residents and
spreading the word of the State Heritage River Trail we were off. The
portage needs some work but isn't worth more than minor complaints. We
found the confluence of the main branch and the South branch of the
Shiawassee and traveled up stream on the South branch just to say we
did. The last tree we had to hop was about 10 feet after the river
joined. At this point the Shiawassee changes from an intimate little
meandering stream to a full fledged river. Although blockages do occur,
mostly the trees that fall into the river don't reach the far bank
leaving a good passage. We sped past the launch point at Byron H.S. and
Headed North towards Walnut Hills Campground the next access point. At
this point we were making great time, (Willi will post his data
sometime.) so we sped past and headed for Geeck Rd. Park. This proved
to be a bit longer stretch than our energy reserves could easily
handle. Catching lunch #2 respectfully on the shore of some private
wooded lot a mile further we found the park. Onward we cranked. The
entire segment from Byron to pas I69 has moderate to fast current.
After Geeck Rd. Park more and more gravel and stone geology started
giving us minor white water or swifts. Just enough to make you pay
attention but not enough to be dangerous. This was quite fun. Not to
far past Newberg Rd the Shiawassee Town (Shiatown) pond starts ending in
a very nice park at Shitown. Time for another snack and a little bit of
playing at the base of the dam. This could be fun at moderate to high
flow rates but we did not have the proper safety gear. I'd want
helmets, throw bags, heavy skirts, and competent partners to handle this
stuff at high water. The next segment to Vernon and on to Corunna is a
long quick paddle. We were starting to run low on energy and muscles at
this point. Shiatown was about 32 miles into our trip. More moderate to
quick current was welcomed and stayed with us up to the gravel mine a
mile and a half from Corunna. They have a concrete road across the
river! Willi and I were so tired by this point we struggled to crawl
out of our boats to cross the road. It was after that we noticed you
can pass on the left. We new there was little energy, brains, or
motivation left. The sun was setting and we were getting cold. Steve
had gone ahead to get his van at the park in Corunna past the dam.
Speaking of the dam As we limped into town with the last of the day
lingering in the sky we noticed that there in nothing to stop you from
paddling over the dam except the roaring of the water. Don't do this at
night folks. We pulled out and waited for Steve to bring the van around
to load up Finish time 9:00 PM. Condition exhausted hypothermia, and
hungry. Distance 40 Miles.
The wildlife was not prolific but varied. Dear, beaver, muskrat, mink,
porcupine, a books worth of birds, amphibians.and fish kept us in
wonder. The fact that we saw maybe a dozen people all day was great
too. I would advise trying out all the sections of the Shiwassee as they
are varied and interesting. I will not advise doing 40 miles in a day
before the river is cleared.
One last note. We walked into the Wrought Iron Grill in Owosso at
10:30 We had been looking forward to a good meal at a known excellent
restaurant . The bartender advised us that the grill was closed (go
figure) and we should talk to the owner in the blue shirt. This
wonderful man interrupted his conversation with friends to listen to a
plea from 800 lbs plus of hungry men and helped us out. He figured out
a meal that he could make without trashing the whole kitchen, and came
out with enough food to stop even our ravenous apatites We had the
rapt attention of all the patrons as we explained how great a time we
had on the river. It was time to go home. I got into bed about 1:30 AM
this morning.
What a wonderful Earth Day!
Sincerely
Douglas Lanyk
http://bit.ly/ ArgentineToCorunna Geo-tagged, dated, and mapped
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/577443260canNMX
( Nice clean high resolution pics from the trip )
Google Earth and Panoramio
http://www.panoramio.com/user/4402540
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Kayaking Shiawassee River: Argentine,MI to Corunna,MI
I trust everyone had a wonderful Earth Day.
Steve H. Willi G. and I sure had a full one. Our Shi-trio Started 6:00
AM to spot a vehicle in Corunna MI. We then started at our last finish
point at McCaslin Lk. Rd. in Argentine. With an extra special amount of
gear to handle a variety of possible conditions we launched at 8:45.
The weather was clear sunny and brisk. It was almost 30 deg. when we
hit the water. The great news was tempered by the fact it wasn't
perfect news. There were 20 trees down blocking our path on the first
segment going to Byron. This was so much better than the hundreds of
trees I observed 2 years ago. Having lots of fun scooting under trees
or hopping them we made slow but steady progress. It took until noon to
finish the first 8 miles. If we can find just a few volunteers this
will be opened up to the less adventurous paddler.
After a quick lunch in Byron learning history from the residents and
spreading the word of the State Heritage River Trail we were off. The
portage needs some work but isn't worth more than minor complaints. We
found the confluence of the main branch and the South branch of the
Shiawassee and traveled up stream on the South branch just to say we
did. The last tree we had to hop was about 10 feet after the river
joined. At this point the Shiawassee changes from an intimate little
meandering stream to a full fledged river. Although blockages do occur,
mostly the trees that fall into the river don't reach the far bank
leaving a good passage. We sped past the launch point at Byron H.S. and
Headed North towards Walnut Hills Campground the next access point. At
this point we were making great time, (Willi will post his data
sometime.) so we sped past and headed for Geeck Rd. Park. This proved
to be a bit longer stretch than our energy reserves could easily
handle. Catching lunch #2 respectfully on the shore of some private
wooded lot a mile further we found the park. Onward we cranked. The
entire segment from Byron to pas I69 has moderate to fast current.
After Geeck Rd. Park more and more gravel and stone geology started
giving us minor white water or swifts. Just enough to make you pay
attention but not enough to be dangerous. This was quite fun. Not to
far past Newberg Rd the Shiawassee Town (Shiatown) pond starts ending in
a very nice park at Shitown. Time for another snack and a little bit of
playing at the base of the dam. This could be fun at moderate to high
flow rates but we did not have the proper safety gear. I'd want
helmets, throw bags, heavy skirts, and competent partners to handle this
stuff at high water. The next segment to Vernon and on to Corunna is a
long quick paddle. We were starting to run low on energy and muscles at
this point. Shiatown was about 32 miles into our trip. More moderate to
quick current was welcomed and stayed with us up to the gravel mine a
mile and a half from Corunna. They have a concrete road across the
river! Willi and I were so tired by this point we struggled to crawl
out of our boats to cross the road. It was after that we noticed you
can pass on the left. We new there was little energy, brains, or
motivation left. The sun was setting and we were getting cold. Steve
had gone ahead to get his van at the park in Corunna past the dam.
Speaking of the dam As we limped into town with the last of the day
lingering in the sky we noticed that there in nothing to stop you from
paddling over the dam except the roaring of the water. Don't do this at
night folks. We pulled out and waited for Steve to bring the van around
to load up Finish time 9:00 PM. Condition exhausted hypothermia, and
hungry. Distance 40 Miles.
The wildlife was not prolific but varied. Dear, beaver, muskrat, mink,
porcupine, a books worth of birds, amphibians.and fish kept us in
wonder. The fact that we saw maybe a dozen people all day was great
too. I would advise trying out all the sections of the Shiwassee as they
are varied and interesting. I will not advise doing 40 miles in a day
before the river is cleared.
One last note. We walked into the Wrought Iron Grill in Owosso at
10:30 We had been looking forward to a good meal at a known excellent
restaurant . The bartender advised us that the grill was closed (go
figure) and we should talk to the owner in the blue shirt. This
wonderful man interrupted his conversation with friends to listen to a
plea from 800 lbs plus of hungry men and helped us out. He figured out
a meal that he could make without trashing the whole kitchen, and came
out with enough food to stop even our ravenous apatites We had the
rapt attention of all the patrons as we explained how great a time we
had on the river. It was time to go home. I got into bed about 1:30 AM
this morning.
What a wonderful Earth Day!
Sincerely
Douglas Lanyk
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Huron River trip
HURON RIVER KAYAK TRIP : Tuesday April 20, 2010
Extremely low water levels displayed all the stone weirs, many sweepers, fallen trees, and debris.
Navigability is a bit tricky in spots and could use a bit of cleaning up for ordinary canoe traffic in the summer.
http://picasaweb.google.com/WilliH2O/IslandRecToHuronMeadows02#
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/albumMap?uname=WilliH2O&aid=5462435978828525777#map
http://www.panoramio.com/user/4402540
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Extremely low water levels displayed all the stone weirs, many sweepers, fallen trees, and debris.
Navigability is a bit tricky in spots and could use a bit of cleaning up for ordinary canoe traffic in the summer.
http://picasaweb.google.com/WilliH2O/IslandRecToHuronMeadows02#
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/albumMap?uname=WilliH2O&aid=5462435978828525777#map
http://www.panoramio.com/user/4402540
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Saturday, April 17, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Paddling on Concrete
You just might me see around paddling on concrete ........yes I said concrete.
Paddling on Concrete
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Paddling on Concrete
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
Maps - GeoNames - interactive
If you aren't sure where WaterWorks Park in Holly, Michigan , or Strom Park in Fenton, Michigan are located
along the Shiawassee River perhaps these links will be of assistance.
GeoNames
http://www.geonames.org/maps/bkm11191
along the Shiawassee River perhaps these links will be of assistance.
GeoNames
http://www.geonames.org/maps/bkm11191
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
GPS geotagging merged with maps
Here is an attempt using Picassa, my Garmin GPS, and Google maps
http://bit.ly/ PicsMergedGoogle Maps
http://picasaweb. google.com/ lh/albumMap? uname=WilliH2O&aid=545977538087734 7649#map
During the 22 mile kayak paddle on the Shiawassee between Holly and Argentine last Saturday,
I shot lots of pics of culverts, bridges, walkways, etc.
http://bit.ly/ PicsMergedGoogle Maps
http://picasaweb. google.com/ lh/albumMap? uname=WilliH2O&aid=545977538087734 7649#map
During the 22 mile kayak paddle on the Shiawassee between Holly and Argentine last Saturday,
I shot lots of pics of culverts, bridges, walkways, etc.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Getting stuff cleaned up is like pulling a live tigers teeth without anethesia
From: Basch, John [mailto:baschj@oakgov.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 3:00 PM
Subject: Dam debris on Shiawassee River
Thank you for writing to the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office about debris that is impeding the flow of water on the Shiawassee River. Unfortunately, this office lacks the authority to perform any cleanup in the area described in your e-mail. When public funds are involved, it is unlawful to expend those funds in areas where we lack jurisdiction. In this case, the jurisdiction of this office is limited to drainage systems established and constructed under the Michigan Drain Code. The land surrounding the dam is owned by the State of Michigan. You may want to solicit help from the state in addressing this issue. It may be helpful to you to know that the dam and box culvert mentioned in your e-mail are located within the “Davisburg State Game Area.” The body of water controlled by this structure also is known as the “Davisburg Trout Pond.” It is shown on most state maps as the “Davisburg Pond.” The state game area is in section 16 of Springfield Township. This information may help you with your investigation and attempts to have the debris cleared.
Best regards,
John A. Basch
Deputy and Legal Counsel
Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Office
248-858-4934 office
248-858-5090 fax
248-431-0179 mobile
baschj@oakgov.com
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Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 3:00 PM
Subject: Dam debris on Shiawassee River
Thank you for writing to the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office about debris that is impeding the flow of water on the Shiawassee River. Unfortunately, this office lacks the authority to perform any cleanup in the area described in your e-mail. When public funds are involved, it is unlawful to expend those funds in areas where we lack jurisdiction. In this case, the jurisdiction of this office is limited to drainage systems established and constructed under the Michigan Drain Code. The land surrounding the dam is owned by the State of Michigan. You may want to solicit help from the state in addressing this issue. It may be helpful to you to know that the dam and box culvert mentioned in your e-mail are located within the “Davisburg State Game Area.” The body of water controlled by this structure also is known as the “Davisburg Trout Pond.” It is shown on most state maps as the “Davisburg Pond.” The state game area is in section 16 of Springfield Township. This information may help you with your investigation and attempts to have the debris cleared.
Best regards,
John A. Basch
Deputy and Legal Counsel
Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Office
248-858-4934 office
248-858-5090 fax
248-431-0179 mobile
baschj@oakgov.com
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Kayaking Shiawassee : Holly to Argentine
We Made It! Holly to McCaslin Lk. Rd. past Argentine.
Google Earth view - detailed gps map
Shiawassee River detailed gps map
Willi and I left Waterworks Park just after 8:00 AM. It was a clear
brisk morning with the temperatures in the high 20's The sun glinting
off of the frost was a preview of the beauty that we would see. The
water is very high! Beware the 3 tubes at this water level. I became
fully awake when I did a gear check in the middle tube. My equipment
for the day included my new Prijon kayak, my new drysuit, and the skirt
from my Dagger. The Prijon is a lot longer and narrower than my
dagger. When I tried to duck low and shoot the tube my control was
minimal. Between the high current and my lack of experience in this
boat I ended up practicing my half roll. The positives of the incident
are. My skirt held even if it is not a perfect fit, and my drysuit
works well. A little bit of pumping and chasing down a runaway thermos
put us back on the quest. There are several passable but annoying trees
down in the next 2 miles so it was a bit of a slog. For those who
want to explore you can go down several channels not normally open.
From Fish Lake Rd. to Fenton it was a smooth paddle. That may change a
bit with lower watter levels. In Fenton we picked up Steve for the rest
of the trip. Steve also thought swimming was a good idea. He tried a
commando launch below the Fenton dam. After a little bit of pumping we
were on our way. From the dam to Strom park is a wild and fun ride.
It's most of a mile of solid class II rapids. Be sure to duck at the
bridges. There are 2 trees down near Bush Park and another half a dozen
or so down behind the apartments. Two of which involve a portage. Lake
Ponemah was a high energy paddle. There was a steady 20 MPH Southerly
breeze and the associated white caps. We ordered carry out from the
Linden Hotel from Tupper Lake. This gave us a nice rest while sitting
in the terraces looking at the Linden water wheel. From Linden to Hogan
Rd. it was a great paddle, wide fast and smooth. Past Hogan Rd. there
were more trees down. We would have been portaging if is wasn't for the
flood. The waste water plant is having an issue. "The Digester process
has experienced an upset." is a quote from Joe Goergen from Genesee
Drain Commissioners office. In short at the moment it stinks. Once we
left the woods past the sportsmens club It was a smooth paddle for the
rest of the day. We pulled up at McCaslin Rd about 7 PM. It was a full
day. 21.8 miles with a lot of trees down. Time to fire up the chainsaws.
Doug.
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Shiawassee River : Holly to Argentine
Click on link above to see detailed individual photos in high resolution
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Google Earth view - detailed gps map
Shiawassee River detailed gps map
Willi and I left Waterworks Park just after 8:00 AM. It was a clear
brisk morning with the temperatures in the high 20's The sun glinting
off of the frost was a preview of the beauty that we would see. The
water is very high! Beware the 3 tubes at this water level. I became
fully awake when I did a gear check in the middle tube. My equipment
for the day included my new Prijon kayak, my new drysuit, and the skirt
from my Dagger. The Prijon is a lot longer and narrower than my
dagger. When I tried to duck low and shoot the tube my control was
minimal. Between the high current and my lack of experience in this
boat I ended up practicing my half roll. The positives of the incident
are. My skirt held even if it is not a perfect fit, and my drysuit
works well. A little bit of pumping and chasing down a runaway thermos
put us back on the quest. There are several passable but annoying trees
down in the next 2 miles so it was a bit of a slog. For those who
want to explore you can go down several channels not normally open.
From Fish Lake Rd. to Fenton it was a smooth paddle. That may change a
bit with lower watter levels. In Fenton we picked up Steve for the rest
of the trip. Steve also thought swimming was a good idea. He tried a
commando launch below the Fenton dam. After a little bit of pumping we
were on our way. From the dam to Strom park is a wild and fun ride.
It's most of a mile of solid class II rapids. Be sure to duck at the
bridges. There are 2 trees down near Bush Park and another half a dozen
or so down behind the apartments. Two of which involve a portage. Lake
Ponemah was a high energy paddle. There was a steady 20 MPH Southerly
breeze and the associated white caps. We ordered carry out from the
Linden Hotel from Tupper Lake. This gave us a nice rest while sitting
in the terraces looking at the Linden water wheel. From Linden to Hogan
Rd. it was a great paddle, wide fast and smooth. Past Hogan Rd. there
were more trees down. We would have been portaging if is wasn't for the
flood. The waste water plant is having an issue. "The Digester process
has experienced an upset." is a quote from Joe Goergen from Genesee
Drain Commissioners office. In short at the moment it stinks. Once we
left the woods past the sportsmens club It was a smooth paddle for the
rest of the day. We pulled up at McCaslin Rd about 7 PM. It was a full
day. 21.8 miles with a lot of trees down. Time to fire up the chainsaws.
Doug.
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Shiawassee River : Holly to Argentine
Click on link above to see detailed individual photos in high resolution
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Thursday, April 08, 2010
Saturday, April 03, 2010
HeadWaters Recon:- Shiawassee River in Davisburg
On a beautiful Friday morning I met up with Doug Lanyk, Steve H and his daughter Shea for an adventure.
We launched near MillPond Park and the DavisburgPark GolfCourse - (Broadway /Davisburg Road near Dilley Road)
A little road that is severely washed out drops sharply into a small parking lot near the waters edge.
Around 9:45am we started shuttling vehicles and getting started, by 10:30am we were on the water.
Since it was the beginning of the paddle season many forgot sunscreen, a hat to block the sun, etc,
We began exploratory paddling a bit West at first ,passing Karl Shultz Park and then into Davisburg TroutPond stopping near the railroadtracks where we turned around and began the real adventure of the day.
We paddled, walked, and dragged the boats thru reeds, over rocks, mud, silt, thru numerous culverts (some smaller than others),
up and over all sorts of stuff, portaged a few times, laughed, grimaced, and basically had a great day on the Shiawassee.
Many portions were only 6 feet in width and quite shallow, others a bit wider and a bit deeper, a mix of everything in between.
At the takeout 4:45pm , in Holly upon the Millpond near WaterWorks Park, the GPS registered 9.75 miles of fun.
It's not exactly a trip I would recommend to everyone; it was a lot of work, but we got lucky with the water levels and weather !
Pictures
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/577206419vkVaPX?vhost=outdoors
The attached GPS file is in *.GPX format .
Those that use Garmin Connect can view the entire thing at
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/28782873
http://connect.garmin.com (this really is a nice way to track all outdoor activities biking, hiking, paddling, etc)
I'm hoping to use the time stamps from the pictures - and the time stamp from the GPS to get an accurate location of where each picture was taken , and then I'll play around with Google Earth merging it all together for public viewing.
(click on pic)
We launched near MillPond Park and the DavisburgPark GolfCourse - (Broadway /Davisburg Road near Dilley Road)
A little road that is severely washed out drops sharply into a small parking lot near the waters edge.
Around 9:45am we started shuttling vehicles and getting started, by 10:30am we were on the water.
Since it was the beginning of the paddle season many forgot sunscreen, a hat to block the sun, etc,
We began exploratory paddling a bit West at first ,passing Karl Shultz Park and then into Davisburg TroutPond stopping near the railroadtracks where we turned around and began the real adventure of the day.
We paddled, walked, and dragged the boats thru reeds, over rocks, mud, silt, thru numerous culverts (some smaller than others),
up and over all sorts of stuff, portaged a few times, laughed, grimaced, and basically had a great day on the Shiawassee.
Many portions were only 6 feet in width and quite shallow, others a bit wider and a bit deeper, a mix of everything in between.
At the takeout 4:45pm , in Holly upon the Millpond near WaterWorks Park, the GPS registered 9.75 miles of fun.
It's not exactly a trip I would recommend to everyone; it was a lot of work, but we got lucky with the water levels and weather !
Pictures
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/577206419vkVaPX?vhost=outdoors
The attached GPS file is in *.GPX format .
Those that use Garmin Connect can view the entire thing at
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/28782873
http://connect.garmin.com (this really is a nice way to track all outdoor activities biking, hiking, paddling, etc)
I'm hoping to use the time stamps from the pictures - and the time stamp from the GPS to get an accurate location of where each picture was taken , and then I'll play around with Google Earth merging it all together for public viewing.
(click on pic)
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Excalibur kayak paddle: computerized training
Excalibur kayak paddle: computerized training
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The Excalibur paddle manufactured by Talon Technology in Sydney, Australia is fitted with a strain gauge placed inside the shaft at both ends to measure shaft bend in response to pressure placed on the paddle blade. Accelerometers are located in the 3 planes of the paddle
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http://bit.ly/SmartPaddle
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The Excalibur paddle manufactured by Talon Technology in Sydney, Australia is fitted with a strain gauge placed inside the shaft at both ends to measure shaft bend in response to pressure placed on the paddle blade. Accelerometers are located in the 3 planes of the paddle
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http://bit.ly/SmartPaddle
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Shiawassee Clean-Up : May 1, Owosso
DATE: March 9, 2010
TO: City Council
FROM: Sarah Warren-Riley, Housing & Neighborhood Development Coordinator
RE: Owosso Community Pride: Green-Up & Clean-Up Owosso
Owosso Community Pride: Green-Up & Clean-Up Owosso
is scheduled as a daylong event on May 1st 2010.
This year the theme of these community pride activities will be to “Green-Up & Clean-Up” Owosso and is a collaborative effort between the City of Owosso, the Friends of the Shiawassee River and Owosso Main Street.
The objective of this event is to engage the community in volunteer activities to foster community pride while improving the appearance of downtown Owosso, linking the Shiawassee River with the downtown and with economic and community vitality, and promoting the benefits of urban forestry.
The activities will be held throughout downtown Owosso and along
the Shiawassee River on Saturday, May 1st from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The Green-Up & Clean-Up Owosso event will utilize volunteer efforts in a series of activities to improve the appearance of the downtown district while protecting and promoting ecologic resources and encouraging community pride. The event will incorporate several volunteer opportunities and community partners and those active in independent community beautification are being sought.
(Additional participants that we seek to include are community and student organizations/service clubs such as Kiwanis, Rotary, the Owosso Jaycees, the Shiawassee Conservation District, the Kiwanis Builder’s and Key Clubs, Owosso High School National Honor Society, etc.)
Currently scheduled activities include riparian tree planting along the Shiawassee River on Jerome St., the Friends of the Shiawassee River’s annual spring river clean-up, Main Street’s spring downtown clean-up as well as the City of Owosso’s 2010 Arbor Day celebration.
Activities are scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. with volunteers meeting along Jerome St. to sign in and be assigned to an activity. All volunteers will reconvene at Main Street Plaza (corner of Washington and Main St.) for lunch and the City of Owosso’s official Arbor Day celebration.
TO: City Council
FROM: Sarah Warren-Riley, Housing & Neighborhood Development Coordinator
RE: Owosso Community Pride: Green-Up & Clean-Up Owosso
Owosso Community Pride: Green-Up & Clean-Up Owosso
is scheduled as a daylong event on May 1st 2010.
This year the theme of these community pride activities will be to “Green-Up & Clean-Up” Owosso and is a collaborative effort between the City of Owosso, the Friends of the Shiawassee River and Owosso Main Street.
The objective of this event is to engage the community in volunteer activities to foster community pride while improving the appearance of downtown Owosso, linking the Shiawassee River with the downtown and with economic and community vitality, and promoting the benefits of urban forestry.
The activities will be held throughout downtown Owosso and along
the Shiawassee River on Saturday, May 1st from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The Green-Up & Clean-Up Owosso event will utilize volunteer efforts in a series of activities to improve the appearance of the downtown district while protecting and promoting ecologic resources and encouraging community pride. The event will incorporate several volunteer opportunities and community partners and those active in independent community beautification are being sought.
(Additional participants that we seek to include are community and student organizations/service clubs such as Kiwanis, Rotary, the Owosso Jaycees, the Shiawassee Conservation District, the Kiwanis Builder’s and Key Clubs, Owosso High School National Honor Society, etc.)
Currently scheduled activities include riparian tree planting along the Shiawassee River on Jerome St., the Friends of the Shiawassee River’s annual spring river clean-up, Main Street’s spring downtown clean-up as well as the City of Owosso’s 2010 Arbor Day celebration.
Activities are scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. with volunteers meeting along Jerome St. to sign in and be assigned to an activity. All volunteers will reconvene at Main Street Plaza (corner of Washington and Main St.) for lunch and the City of Owosso’s official Arbor Day celebration.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
June 6, 2010 Shiawassee River Paddle Event and Race
Shiawassee River Paddle Event--June 6, 2010
Leisure paddle (open to all paddlers with proper lifevest pfd)
Race (for those that want to compete)
PUT-IN
-WaterWorks Park -
602 South Broad St, Holly, MI 48442-1674
TAKE-OUT
--Strom Park--
299 South East Street, Fenton,MI
near the East Street Bridge.
Shiawassee River Paddle Event--June 6, 2010
Start : WaterWorks Park in Holly, Michigan
End : Strom Park in Fenton, Michigan
Distance : 7 scenic miles of numerous twists and turns
Schedule :
10:00 am : On-site registration WaterWorks Park
11:30 am : Introductory Ceremony
11:45 am : Experienced Canoeists Start
12:15 pm : Novice/Youth Canoeists Start
12:45 pm : Kayak/ Single person canoeists Start
***1:15 pm : Leisure/fun paddle Start *****
6:00 pm : Final river sweep completed
Canoes available for rental thru Heavners Livery
Shuttle transport all day long until 6pm
Questions ?
Call Sue Julian, 248-634-3513
or email sjulian @ provide dot net
Call Doug Lanyk 248-634-4551
or email dslanyk @ comcast dot net
Call Willi Gutmann 586-215-6387
or e-mail Willi_H2O @ Yahoo dot Com
Shiawassee River - additional info
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***Websites***
http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/about_us.htm
http://shiawassee-river.blogspot.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiawassee_River
**Videos**
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http://www.youtube.com/user/WilliH2O
**Pictures**
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http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/558922603hqUlLA
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/558834458DganqU
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/547204034BrRPch
**Maps**
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http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?client=firefox-a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111387343905039436857.00043cdbc211bc40f011d&z=14
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Leisure paddle (open to all paddlers with proper lifevest pfd)
Race (for those that want to compete)
PUT-IN
-WaterWorks Park -
602 South Broad St, Holly, MI 48442-1674
TAKE-OUT
--Strom Park--
299 South East Street, Fenton,MI
near the East Street Bridge.
Shiawassee River Paddle Event--June 6, 2010
Start : WaterWorks Park in Holly, Michigan
End : Strom Park in Fenton, Michigan
Distance : 7 scenic miles of numerous twists and turns
Schedule :
10:00 am : On-site registration WaterWorks Park
11:30 am : Introductory Ceremony
11:45 am : Experienced Canoeists Start
12:15 pm : Novice/Youth Canoeists Start
12:45 pm : Kayak/ Single person canoeists Start
***1:15 pm : Leisure/fun paddle Start *****
6:00 pm : Final river sweep completed
Canoes available for rental thru Heavners Livery
Shuttle transport all day long until 6pm
Questions ?
Call Sue Julian, 248-634-3513
or email sjulian @ provide dot net
Call Doug Lanyk 248-634-4551
or email dslanyk @ comcast dot net
Call Willi Gutmann 586-215-6387
or e-mail Willi_H2O @ Yahoo dot Com
Shiawassee River - additional info
_______________________________________________
***Websites***
http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/about_us.htm
http://shiawassee-river.blogspot.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiawassee_River
**Videos**
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http://www.youtube.com/user/WilliH2O
**Pictures**
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http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/558922603hqUlLA
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/558834458DganqU
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/547204034BrRPch
**Maps**
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http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?client=firefox-a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111387343905039436857.00043cdbc211bc40f011d&z=14
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Kodak American Greenways
Kodak American Greenways has awarded Headwaters Trails $1000 toward installation of railings at the Academy Footbridge over the Shiawassee River. Headwaters Trails is honored to be one of 28 projects recognized nationally by Kodak American Greenways and will use the funding as a Challenge Grant to complete the needed safety improvements--attractive railings and protective bollards. For each $1 donated to Headwaters Trails, the grant will match $1 up to $1000. The total project is estimated to cost $2, 500.
This location is part of a proposed walking trail network that intersects at this point with the Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail, a paddling trail that starts at WaterWorks Park in Holly, winds through Fenton, and will eventually stretch all the way to Saginaw Bay. When the walking paths are completed, the public will be able to walk from several directions--the Village of Holly, the Pulte development, and Seven Lakes State Park--to this site on the Shiawassee.
At the present time, the land is owned by the Township of Holly and schoolchildren and recreational walkers cross the footbridge which has already been improved by the Township with a metal grating as the bridge floor. However, the river churns along under the bridge at this narrow point and without bridge railings the crossing could be unsafe. Furthermore, some people in ATV's or other motorized vehicles illegally attempt to cross at this point. The bridge is only built to hold the weight of walkers. Bollards will be installed to prevent motorized vehicles from crossing.
Challenge Grant donations to match the Kodak award will help get the bridge work completed this spring and may be sent to: Headwaters Trails, P.O. Box 33, Holly, MI 48442. Donations are tax deductible. Headwaters Trails meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Holly Village Chambers, 315 S. Broad Street at 7pm. "Volunteers are encouraged to join, to help out on workdays or to just come and ask questions," said Sue Julian, President of Headwaters Trails..
Kodak American Greenways makes grants yearly to encourage the further development of recreational corridors that are grassroots initiatives. The pathways system in the Holly area fits the criteria." Headwaters Trails is delighted to have been recognized by this national group in which Eastman Kodak Company, the National Geographic Society, and The Conservation Fund are all partners," said Julian. The Kodak American Greenways Program is an annual program that recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations for exemplary leadership in the enhancement of our nation’s outdoor heritage.
This location is part of a proposed walking trail network that intersects at this point with the Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail, a paddling trail that starts at WaterWorks Park in Holly, winds through Fenton, and will eventually stretch all the way to Saginaw Bay. When the walking paths are completed, the public will be able to walk from several directions--the Village of Holly, the Pulte development, and Seven Lakes State Park--to this site on the Shiawassee.
At the present time, the land is owned by the Township of Holly and schoolchildren and recreational walkers cross the footbridge which has already been improved by the Township with a metal grating as the bridge floor. However, the river churns along under the bridge at this narrow point and without bridge railings the crossing could be unsafe. Furthermore, some people in ATV's or other motorized vehicles illegally attempt to cross at this point. The bridge is only built to hold the weight of walkers. Bollards will be installed to prevent motorized vehicles from crossing.
Challenge Grant donations to match the Kodak award will help get the bridge work completed this spring and may be sent to: Headwaters Trails, P.O. Box 33, Holly, MI 48442. Donations are tax deductible. Headwaters Trails meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Holly Village Chambers, 315 S. Broad Street at 7pm. "Volunteers are encouraged to join, to help out on workdays or to just come and ask questions," said Sue Julian, President of Headwaters Trails..
Kodak American Greenways makes grants yearly to encourage the further development of recreational corridors that are grassroots initiatives. The pathways system in the Holly area fits the criteria." Headwaters Trails is delighted to have been recognized by this national group in which Eastman Kodak Company, the National Geographic Society, and The Conservation Fund are all partners," said Julian. The Kodak American Greenways Program is an annual program that recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations for exemplary leadership in the enhancement of our nation’s outdoor heritage.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Shiawassee River Corunna Dam
CORUNNA (WJRT) -- (03/11/10) -- The Michigan DNR says the dam on the Shiawassee River is in poor condition.
According to the agency, if the dam should fail, two bridges downstream are at risk.City officials admit the 150-year-old structure is in bad shape. Fast-moving water brought on by snow melt doesn't help.
"The dam's in poor condition. We've known that for 35-40 years now," Corunna City Manager Joe Sawyer said.The DNR recently sent a letter to Corunna City Hall, telling officials to draw down the water backed up behind the dam to relieve pressure on it.
"Their order was to do it immediately," Sawyer said.
The only way to lower water levels is to open the spillway, which Corunna officials believe would severely damage it and cause a large amount of erosion to nearby riverbanks.
This is the State Street bridge over the Shiawassee River. It's about 200 yards downstream from the dam. The DNR says if the dam should fail, the bridge would be at risk.
"We're confident downstream damage is not an issue," Sawyer said.
"That was rebuilt in 2005 and has deep pilings. That would outlast a pretty good storm," agreed Corunna Superintendent of Public Works Tim Crawford.
The DNR says even a foot bridge a half-mile away in McCurdy Park could be damaged if the dam was breached. This summer the DNR wants the city to punch a hole in the dam to lower water levels even further.
"A hole will break open at some point in time. It won't be a big deal. They don't want to let Mother Nature make that call," Sawyer explained.
If a portion of the dam is removed, the impoundment behind it would disappear, and with it, recreational boating.
"It's all going to be lost and I don't want to lose that either," Mayor Chuck Kerridge said.
Corunna officials will meet with the DNR soon to talk about their concerns and to see if the dam can be saved.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Monday, March 08, 2010
Did you really try to look up. down, left and right ?
HEY - scroll down & use the search feature
I can't have everything you want on 1 page
Got a comment , suggestion or can't find something
- let me know, we'll get it worked out
Some posts go back to 2006, that's 4 years of stuff
Poke around in the archives, it's still there.
I can't have everything you want on 1 page
Got a comment , suggestion or can't find something
- let me know, we'll get it worked out
Some posts go back to 2006, that's 4 years of stuff
Poke around in the archives, it's still there.
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Friday, March 05, 2010
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Ponemah, Squaw and Tupper lakes
Ordinance #545 - Charter Township of Fenton Office
Regulation of compounds containing nitrogen and phosphorus which are contained in fertilizers,
enter into the township’s water resources, including lakes, streams, wetlands, drains and natural water courses,
resulting in excessive and accelerated growth of algae and aquatic plants.
Do your part to avoid the green goo.
The Ponemah-Squaw-Tupper Combined Lakes Association, Inc. {the P-S-T}
- includes the entire contiguous chain of the Lakes Ponemah, Squaw & Tupper and all their connecting channels.
It also includes the section of the Shiawassee River, starting at the US-23 overpass
and ending on the Shiawassee at the Ripley Road bridge.
The PST Lake Association board meets monthly.
Contact the PST Secretary Pam Elder
Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each Month.
President : ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Tony Spezia ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, pstlakeassociation@hotmail.com ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,810-908-4089
Vice President : ,,,,,,,,, Ken Laetz ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, laetzgo@chartermi.net ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,810-919-0045
Secretary :,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Pam Elder ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, pmelder2@aol.com ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,810-629-2668
Treasurer :,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Dan Dimich ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ddimich.ateam@yahoo.com ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,810-602-9350
Trustee :,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Brad Eastman ,,,,,,,,,,,,bradley.eastman@yahoo.com,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 810-610-4547
Trustee :,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, John Wittum ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, j10ww@aol.com,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 810-714-9228
Trustee : ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Joe Ceresia ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, sales@lakeponemahmarina.com,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 810-750-8443
Trustee :,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Heather Crandall ,,,,,,hetsiebaby@aol.com ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,810-275-5116
Trustee :,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,John Latner ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,John.latner@baker.edu
PR Committee :,,,,,,,, Katie Spezia ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,spezkat@hotmail.com,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 810-217-8143
PST (Ponemah, Squaw and Tupper) Lake Association
www.mlswa.org/lakeponemah-562
The dredging of the Landings Way Channel is complete.
Overgrown brush and fallen trees were removed this winter.
All who use the lake this summer need to respect the rules.
If you have issues with the navigable channels and waterways near
Ponemah, Squaw and Tupper contact one of the members listed above
***___Keeping navigable waterways Clean & Open is everyone's concern___***
Canoe, kayak, rowboat, scull shell, are all to be respected just as much as powerboats
-Natural resources belong to all in the community-
PST Lake Association
4255 W. Four Lakes Dr.
Linden, MI 48451
2010 PST Social Events Calendar: Check the website for additional info
Friday, May 28th BYOW: Wine Tasting Party Friday 7:00pm, @ Spezia's Beach w/ Movie on the inflatable screen
Saturday, June 5th Pontoon Boat Poker Run
Saturday, June 19th Meet & Greet 12pm, Lake Ponemah Sandbar w/ Shiawassee River Rubber Duckie Races
Friday, July 2nd Movie Night on the inflatable screen @ Spezia’s Beach. Movie begins at Dusk.
Saturday, July 3rd Rubber Duckie Races all day at the Lake Ponemah Sandbar
August, 13th - 15th Ponetian Weekend….. Movie Night Friday @ dusk. Boat Parade Saturday 7:00pm. Picnic Sunday
2010 PONETIAN WEEKEND - Mark your calendars, the 2010 Ponetian Weekend will begin
8/13/2010 and run through 8/15/2009. For 2010 the boat parade will start at 7:00pm near the
South West Corner of Lake Ponemah in front of TeeBonez and Lake Ponemah Marina.
Regulation of compounds containing nitrogen and phosphorus which are contained in fertilizers,
enter into the township’s water resources, including lakes, streams, wetlands, drains and natural water courses,
resulting in excessive and accelerated growth of algae and aquatic plants.
Do your part to avoid the green goo.
The Ponemah-Squaw-Tupper Combined Lakes Association, Inc. {the P-S-T}
- includes the entire contiguous chain of the Lakes Ponemah, Squaw & Tupper and all their connecting channels.
It also includes the section of the Shiawassee River, starting at the US-23 overpass
and ending on the Shiawassee at the Ripley Road bridge.
The PST Lake Association board meets monthly.
Contact the PST Secretary Pam Elder
Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each Month.
President : ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Tony Spezia ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, pstlakeassociation@hotmail.com ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,810-908-4089
Vice President : ,,,,,,,,, Ken Laetz ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, laetzgo@chartermi.net ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,810-919-0045
Secretary :,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Pam Elder ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, pmelder2@aol.com ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,810-629-2668
Treasurer :,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Dan Dimich ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ddimich.ateam@yahoo.com ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,810-602-9350
Trustee :,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Brad Eastman ,,,,,,,,,,,,bradley.eastman@yahoo.com,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 810-610-4547
Trustee :,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, John Wittum ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, j10ww@aol.com,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 810-714-9228
Trustee : ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Joe Ceresia ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, sales@lakeponemahmarina.com,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 810-750-8443
Trustee :,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Heather Crandall ,,,,,,hetsiebaby@aol.com ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,810-275-5116
Trustee :,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,John Latner ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,John.latner@baker.edu
PR Committee :,,,,,,,, Katie Spezia ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,spezkat@hotmail.com,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 810-217-8143
PST (Ponemah, Squaw and Tupper) Lake Association
www.mlswa.org/lakeponemah-562
The dredging of the Landings Way Channel is complete.
Overgrown brush and fallen trees were removed this winter.
All who use the lake this summer need to respect the rules.
If you have issues with the navigable channels and waterways near
Ponemah, Squaw and Tupper contact one of the members listed above
***___Keeping navigable waterways Clean & Open is everyone's concern___***
Canoe, kayak, rowboat, scull shell, are all to be respected just as much as powerboats
-Natural resources belong to all in the community-
PST Lake Association
4255 W. Four Lakes Dr.
Linden, MI 48451
2010 PST Social Events Calendar: Check the website for additional info
Friday, May 28th BYOW: Wine Tasting Party Friday 7:00pm, @ Spezia's Beach w/ Movie on the inflatable screen
Saturday, June 5th Pontoon Boat Poker Run
Saturday, June 19th Meet & Greet 12pm, Lake Ponemah Sandbar w/ Shiawassee River Rubber Duckie Races
Friday, July 2nd Movie Night on the inflatable screen @ Spezia’s Beach. Movie begins at Dusk.
Saturday, July 3rd Rubber Duckie Races all day at the Lake Ponemah Sandbar
August, 13th - 15th Ponetian Weekend….. Movie Night Friday @ dusk. Boat Parade Saturday 7:00pm. Picnic Sunday
2010 PONETIAN WEEKEND - Mark your calendars, the 2010 Ponetian Weekend will begin
8/13/2010 and run through 8/15/2009. For 2010 the boat parade will start at 7:00pm near the
South West Corner of Lake Ponemah in front of TeeBonez and Lake Ponemah Marina.
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Rock Weir in Chesanin, Michigan on Shiawassee River
RIVER ROCK INSPECTION
– Thus far the Shiawassee River rock rapids have experienced a fairly tame winter.
Unlike the previous winter, the river hasn’t overflowed or suffered from giant ice flows.
As a result, the Village of Chesaning has been advised to postpone the inspection until “a major event” occurs.
The advice came from Rowe Inc. Project Engineer Mike Nielsen, with the approval of river rock structure designer Elon “Sandy” Verry of Grand Rapids, Minn. The cost of bringing Verry back to Michigan for the inspection and report will be approximately $15,700. Since little has happened to affect the rock placement, it seemed a wise recommendation to postpone the inspection.
During the Village’s Feb. 16 meeting, in addition to recommending a delay in contracting Verry for monitoring, Nielsen suggested the village hire Verry directly rather than going through the engineer as it would save the village money.
He went further to recommend that if the rock rapids did require adjustments, the village should simply call Pete’s Contracting, back, since village officials had been so pleased with the contractor’s work on the project.
There were still some issues associated with the CMI grant that required attention. According to Nielsen, the final $20,000 of the grant won’t be released until the grant has been closed out. Nielsen added, “It is unlikely you’ll go more than a year without having ‘an event’.”
http://tricountycitizen.mihomepaper.com/news/2010-02-21/News_Briefs/NEWS_BRIEFS.html
– Thus far the Shiawassee River rock rapids have experienced a fairly tame winter.
Unlike the previous winter, the river hasn’t overflowed or suffered from giant ice flows.
As a result, the Village of Chesaning has been advised to postpone the inspection until “a major event” occurs.
The advice came from Rowe Inc. Project Engineer Mike Nielsen, with the approval of river rock structure designer Elon “Sandy” Verry of Grand Rapids, Minn. The cost of bringing Verry back to Michigan for the inspection and report will be approximately $15,700. Since little has happened to affect the rock placement, it seemed a wise recommendation to postpone the inspection.
During the Village’s Feb. 16 meeting, in addition to recommending a delay in contracting Verry for monitoring, Nielsen suggested the village hire Verry directly rather than going through the engineer as it would save the village money.
He went further to recommend that if the rock rapids did require adjustments, the village should simply call Pete’s Contracting, back, since village officials had been so pleased with the contractor’s work on the project.
There were still some issues associated with the CMI grant that required attention. According to Nielsen, the final $20,000 of the grant won’t be released until the grant has been closed out. Nielsen added, “It is unlikely you’ll go more than a year without having ‘an event’.”
http://tricountycitizen.mihomepaper.com/news/2010-02-21/News_Briefs/NEWS_BRIEFS.html
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
The Shiawassee River as a Key Piece of Economic Development
Winter Speaker Series:
The Shiawassee River as a Key Piece of Economic Development
Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 5:30 p.m., Caledonia Twp. Hall, Owosso
David Lossing, Mayor of Linden, will describe how their community has taken advantage of their riverside location to further community development, including providing for recreational access, and describe upcoming plans. Mr. Lossing has been the Mayor of the City of Linden since 2004 and has been involved in a number of regional discussions in southern Genesee, Oakland and Livingston counties dealing with land use, multi-use bike paths, and the establishment of the Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail. He’s involved with a number of local and statewide organizations and serves on the Board of Trustees of the Michigan Municipal League. He also serves as the director of government relations at the University of Michigan-Flint.
http://shiawasseeriver.org/
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The Shiawassee River as a Key Piece of Economic Development
Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 5:30 p.m., Caledonia Twp. Hall, Owosso
David Lossing, Mayor of Linden, will describe how their community has taken advantage of their riverside location to further community development, including providing for recreational access, and describe upcoming plans. Mr. Lossing has been the Mayor of the City of Linden since 2004 and has been involved in a number of regional discussions in southern Genesee, Oakland and Livingston counties dealing with land use, multi-use bike paths, and the establishment of the Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail. He’s involved with a number of local and statewide organizations and serves on the Board of Trustees of the Michigan Municipal League. He also serves as the director of government relations at the University of Michigan-Flint.
http://shiawasseeriver.org/
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Quiet Water Symposium
15th Annual Quiet Water Symposium
Non-motorized outdoor recreational enthusiasts come together sharing
equipment, concerns, opportunities, adventures and experiences.
I've been going this event for many years and I learn new stuff every year.
The inter-action among the crowd, vendors, displays, & speakers is magical.
If you enjoy being outside, clear this calendar day for some indoor networking.
Date:.......... Saturday March 6, 2010
Location: The Pavilion for Livestock and Agriculture Education
.....................(Farm Lane, south of Mt Hope - on the campus of MSU - Lansing,MI)
Time:....... 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Admission:..Adults $8.00 - under 12 Free
MAPS
The Symposium has a wide range of exhibits on the show floor.
Everything under the sun is featured from clubs, nature centers,
handcrafted canoe/kayak, trails for biking, hiking and paddling,
conservation groups, outfitters and liveries, along with a wide variety
of outdoor oriented retailers as well.
EXHIBITS
Beautiful hand-built canoes, kayaks, rowing craft, outdoor gear. Antique and
restored classic canoes, traditional snowshoes, bicycles - and more.
OPPORTUNITIES:
Paddling Adventures - Recreational Clubs - Paddling safety, instruction and skills
Model Boat Painting - Flint Knapping, etc., etc.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
Watershed groups - Red Cedar Flyfishers - Environmental Groups -Nature Centers
DEMONSTRATION
Wooden canoe re-canvassing - Fly tying - Outdoor and Traditional Skills
SPEAKERS
Cliff Jacobson, Doc Fletcher, Gary and Joanie McGuffin, Eric Hansen,
Emma and Richard Bailey, Phil Cotton, Jonathan Morgan, Wendy Watson,
Jonathan Ahlbrand, Chad Cottom, Sara Waters, Gil Cramer, Allen Demming,
Randall Thoreson, Cal Lamoreaux, etc., etc.
http://www.quietwatersymposium.org/qws2010.html
Michigan State University and the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
are the gracious hosts of it all. (ANR Week) continues to be one of the largest
events of its kind in the nation. ANR Week 2010 provides a wide-variety of topics
in areas such as agriculture, horticulture, and natural resources,
i.e. Quiet Water Symposium, Michigan Wildflower Conference,
Growing of Michigan’s Organic Future, etc., etc.
Keepers of the Shiawassee Protect, promote and restore
New volunteer group to host meeting
Published: Saturday, February 13, 2010 6:17 AM EST - Tri County Times
Fenton — The Shiawassee River, the liquid ribbon that flows through Holly, Fenton, Linden and Argentine all the way to the Saginaw River, is the topic of discussion for the first Keepers of the Shiawassee meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18.
The Keepers of the Shiawassee is a volunteer group that is beginning to develop the river as a paddling trail by organizing cleanups, installation of signage, and canoe/kayak launches. “The Shiawassee River is one of our greatest resources and has the opportunity to provide recreation and economic development to our region,” said Maggie Yerman, an advocate for the Shiawassee River and key organizer of Keepers of the Shiawassee.
Keepers of the Shiawassee has grown out of efforts started by Headwaters Trails, Inc. in Holly that created a paddling trail along the river from Holly to Fenton, and who organize an annual canoe race. Though local river cleanups take place in Fenton, Linden and Argentine, there has not been an organized effort to link volunteers in Genesee County to develop and promote the river. The Keepers of the Shiawassee hope to establish the water trail with safe and legal launch and landing sites and facilities every 4 to 6 river miles for novice and recreational paddlers.
The water trail would not stop in Genesee County. Friends of the Shiawassee River in Shiawassee County spearhead the development and promotion of the river.
At the end of the day, these collective groups hope to see a paddling trail that’s nearly 100 miles long, from Holly all the way to the Shiawassee Flats. Last year, the Fenton Community Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint lent its support by providing a grant to the Center for Applied Environmental Research, UM-Flint for interpretive signage, brochures, and developing a canoe launch.
“We are very pleased to be working with such great communities who embrace the river and see it as an opportunity to bring people in to enjoy nature and see what southern Genesee County has to offer,” said Sara McDonnell, program coordinator at University of Michigan-Flint.
Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation has been providing administrative support to the group.
They also offer some great kayaking classes for all different levels.
The classes take place in the security of the Fenton High School Pool.
More information is available at their brand new website
www.slpr.net
Published: Saturday, February 13, 2010 6:17 AM EST - Tri County Times
Fenton — The Shiawassee River, the liquid ribbon that flows through Holly, Fenton, Linden and Argentine all the way to the Saginaw River, is the topic of discussion for the first Keepers of the Shiawassee meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18.
The Keepers of the Shiawassee is a volunteer group that is beginning to develop the river as a paddling trail by organizing cleanups, installation of signage, and canoe/kayak launches. “The Shiawassee River is one of our greatest resources and has the opportunity to provide recreation and economic development to our region,” said Maggie Yerman, an advocate for the Shiawassee River and key organizer of Keepers of the Shiawassee.
Keepers of the Shiawassee has grown out of efforts started by Headwaters Trails, Inc. in Holly that created a paddling trail along the river from Holly to Fenton, and who organize an annual canoe race. Though local river cleanups take place in Fenton, Linden and Argentine, there has not been an organized effort to link volunteers in Genesee County to develop and promote the river. The Keepers of the Shiawassee hope to establish the water trail with safe and legal launch and landing sites and facilities every 4 to 6 river miles for novice and recreational paddlers.
The water trail would not stop in Genesee County. Friends of the Shiawassee River in Shiawassee County spearhead the development and promotion of the river.
At the end of the day, these collective groups hope to see a paddling trail that’s nearly 100 miles long, from Holly all the way to the Shiawassee Flats. Last year, the Fenton Community Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint lent its support by providing a grant to the Center for Applied Environmental Research, UM-Flint for interpretive signage, brochures, and developing a canoe launch.
“We are very pleased to be working with such great communities who embrace the river and see it as an opportunity to bring people in to enjoy nature and see what southern Genesee County has to offer,” said Sara McDonnell, program coordinator at University of Michigan-Flint.
Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation has been providing administrative support to the group.
They also offer some great kayaking classes for all different levels.
The classes take place in the security of the Fenton High School Pool.
More information is available at their brand new website
www.slpr.net
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
New Map for Shiawassee River
New Link
Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail
http://www.umflint.edu/resources/pdf/outreach/shiawasse-river-trail-map.pdf
A cool map of the Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail
Saturday, February 06, 2010
Keepers of the Shiawassee
Keepers of the Shiawassee:
New group to meet to plan future water trail work for Shiawassee River
New group to meet to plan future water trail work for Shiawassee River
By Liz Shaw | Flint Journal
February 06, 2010, 2:28PM
FENTON -- Like the headwaters of the Shiawassee River itself, the vision began in northwestern Oakland County,
when a group of paddling enthusiasts dreamed of opening a water trail from Holly to Fenton.
Today, the seven-mile Shiawassee River Heritage Trail is one of the area’s most popular and well-maintained waterways
for canoeing and kayaking, hosting annual paddling events that draw people from all over southeast Michigan.
Of course, the Shiawassee River doesn’t stop at Fenton – a fact that Headwaters Trails advocates have always kept firmly in
mind as they’ve worked on ways to join efforts with similar groups along the river’s 100-mile path from Holly to the Shiawassee Flats in Saginaw County.
Keepers of the Shiawassee is a new volunteer group springing up from that joint effort to continue developing the river
as a paddling trail through organized cleanups, signage and safe, legal launch and landing sites for canoes and kayaks, spaced at regular intervals.
The new group will build on last year’s achievements, when the Fenton Community Fund of the Community Fund of Greater Flint
provided a grant to the University of Michigan-Flint Center for Applied Environmental Research for interpretive signage, brochures and canoe launch development.
“This Shiawassee River is one of our greatest resources and has the opportunity to provide recreation
and economic development to our region,” said Maggie Yerman, a key organizer of Keepers of the Shiawassee.
Anyone interested in helping to protect, promote and restore
the Shiawassee River is invited to attend :
The group’s first informational meeting,
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 18
Fenton Community & Cultural Center,
150 S. Leroy St.,
Fenton.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP to (810) 591-0080.
http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/outdoors/2010/02/keepers_of_the_shiawassee_new.html
Friday, February 05, 2010
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
The Shiawassee River as a Key Piece of Community and Economic Development
The Shiawassee River as a Key Piece of Community and Economic Development
Tuesday, February 23, 5:30-7:00 pm,
Caledonia Township Hall,
135 N. State Road.
Linden, Michigan
David Lossing, Mayor of Linden, will describe how their community
has taken advantage of their riverside location to further community development,
including providing for recreational access, and describe upcoming plans.
Mr. Lossing has been the Mayor of the City of Linden since 2004
and has been involved in a number of regional discussions in southern Genesee,
Oakland and Livingston counties dealing with land use, multi-use bike paths,
and the establishment of the Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail.
http://citycouncilcook.blogspot.com/2010/01/learning-opportunity.html
Tuesday, February 23, 5:30-7:00 pm,
Caledonia Township Hall,
135 N. State Road.
Linden, Michigan
David Lossing, Mayor of Linden, will describe how their community
has taken advantage of their riverside location to further community development,
including providing for recreational access, and describe upcoming plans.
Mr. Lossing has been the Mayor of the City of Linden since 2004
and has been involved in a number of regional discussions in southern Genesee,
Oakland and Livingston counties dealing with land use, multi-use bike paths,
and the establishment of the Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail.
http://citycouncilcook.blogspot.com/2010/01/learning-opportunity.html
Monday, February 01, 2010
FlyOver Video - Shiawassee River
A view of the Shiawassee River from Holly towards Fenton showing many twists and turns.
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