Chesaning,MI folks doing their part to keep the river nice and navigable :
Shiawassee River Cleanup set for Saturday, Oct. 6 | tricountycitizen.mihomepaper.com | The Tri County Citizen
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Sunday, September 09, 2012
Friday, August 31, 2012
The Shiawassee Snye ?
A snye is a side-water channel that rejoins a larger river, creating an island.
The word is an Englishing of the Québécois French chenail, `channel.'
Chenail is an Acadian dialect form of the standard continental French word
for water channel, chenal.
Snye is spelled the way it is in Canadian English because it imitates the
Quebec pronunciation of chenail, which is shneye, to rhyme with eye.
Because the second syllable of chenail is stressed hard, in rapid colloquial speech
the unstressed first syllable of chenail tends to almost disappear,
hence the pronunciation shneye.
A little geography lesson for the 2012 Labor Day weekend.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
August & Sept 2012 Group Paddles on Shiawassee
August
27th New
addition- By popular request we have added an extra Moonlight paddle on Lobdell Lake.
Meet at Navistarz Restaurant on Silver
Lake Rd in Argentine for dinner on the deck at
6:30. We will launch for a paddle between 7:30 & 7:45. You can skip dinner
and start at the DNR boat launch and meet up with us, we will be passing by on
our way to Bennett
Lake.
September
3rd Labor Day Moonlight
Paddle Linden
Mill Pond
The new Restaurant, Spoonz, has not opened so we will eat
upstairs at the Linden Hotel in the Crow’s Nest at 6:30. We’ll launch at the
Linden Mill Pond between 7:30-7:45 and paddle to Lake Ponemah, cross the lake to enter Squaw then back to Linden.
If you cannot make it for dinner just join us for the paddle.
22rd The Linden Autumn Festival paddle was a
great success last year and should be another fun paddle this year. Meet at the
Keepers Launch in Bush
Park at 11:30. We’ll spot
cars in Linden with
everyone ready to launch by12:00. Participants of the paddle can purchase “A
Taste in Linden”
tickets that day at the pre-event price of $10.
Questions, concerns etc. contact the Fenton Area Paddlers
Yahoo Groups
Group Email Addresses
Post message: Fenton-area-paddlers@yahoogroups.com
Subscribe:
Fenton-area-paddlers-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Monday, August 20, 2012
Saturday October 6, 2012 Canoe in Color event
Saturday October 6, 2012 is a group paddle to
enjoy the autumn leaf colors on the trees
while paddling a canoe or kayak along the Shiawassee River from Holly to Fenton
Start Location
WaterWorks Park - 602 Broad Street
Holly, Michigan
United States
Finish Location
Strom Park - 299 S East St
Fenton, Michigan
United States
Contact Sue Julian
Phone 248-388-1313
On Facebook
Headwaterstrails Inc.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Headwaters-Trails-Inc/354066250140
Keepers of the Shiawassee
https://www.facebook.com/groups/111552015554058/
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while paddling a canoe or kayak along the Shiawassee River from Holly to Fenton
Start Location
WaterWorks Park - 602 Broad Street
Holly, Michigan
United States
Finish Location
Strom Park - 299 S East St
Fenton, Michigan
United States
Contact Sue Julian
Phone 248-388-1313
On Facebook
Headwaterstrails Inc.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Headwaters-Trails-Inc/354066250140
Keepers of the Shiawassee
https://www.facebook.com/groups/111552015554058/
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Monday, August 13, 2012
Shiawassee River declared OPEN once again !
The Shiawassee River is once again completely navigable via canoe/kayak.
Starting in Oakland County at Holly,MI one can paddle thru to Owosso,MI and on to Bay City.
It had been blocked for decades, but not anymore ! -
Massive Log Jams were finally conquered in Byron/Argentine area allowing easy passage
with minimal portage along the river. Chainsaw crews have worked very hard to open
the river for paddling rec recreation.
Fall color paddling excursions can now enjoy the complete length of the Shiawassee
- http://shiawassee-river.blogspot.com/2012/08/argentine-river-cleanup-august-12-2012.html
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Starting in Oakland County at Holly,MI one can paddle thru to Owosso,MI and on to Bay City.
It had been blocked for decades, but not anymore ! -
Massive Log Jams were finally conquered in Byron/Argentine area allowing easy passage
with minimal portage along the river. Chainsaw crews have worked very hard to open
the river for paddling rec recreation.
Fall color paddling excursions can now enjoy the complete length of the Shiawassee
- http://shiawassee-river.blogspot.com/2012/08/argentine-river-cleanup-august-12-2012.html
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River maps showing the flow from the south to the north
http://shiawassee-river.blogspot.com/2011/02/shiawassee-river-maps.html-
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Oil Pipelines and Shiawassee River
A New Analysis Says Federal Laws Are Inadequate And That States Should
Approve Their Own Laws To Protect The Great Lakes From Pipeline Oil Spills.
The Report Released Yesterday (Monday ) August 2012 By The National Wildlife
Federation And University Of Michigan Law School Comes Nearly Two Years
After An Enbridge Owned Pipeline Ruptured Near Marshall, Michigan Spilling
Over One (M) Million-Gallons Of Oil Into Talmadge Creek And The Kalamazoo
River.
The Report Found That There Is No Federal Review Of Long-Term Risks
Related To Oil-Pipeline Routing Decisions And That State's Have Done Little,
If Anything To Improve Pipeline Safety.
The Report Recommends That Changes Be Made At The State And Federal
Level, Including That Pipeline Laws Consider The Effects Of Oil Pipelines On
The Great Lakes Basin, Pipeline Information Be Publicly Available And That
States Regulate Intrastate Pipelines And Participate In Oversight And
Inspection Of Interstate Pipelines.
Some readers may remember the PipeLine work on the Shiawassee River
http://shiawassee-river.blogspot.com/2010/12/update-big-blue-construction-crane-on.html
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http://www.panoramio.com/photo/45239277
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/45239643
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Approve Their Own Laws To Protect The Great Lakes From Pipeline Oil Spills.
The Report Released Yesterday (Monday ) August 2012 By The National Wildlife
Federation And University Of Michigan Law School Comes Nearly Two Years
After An Enbridge Owned Pipeline Ruptured Near Marshall, Michigan Spilling
Over One (M) Million-Gallons Of Oil Into Talmadge Creek And The Kalamazoo
River.
The Report Found That There Is No Federal Review Of Long-Term Risks
Related To Oil-Pipeline Routing Decisions And That State's Have Done Little,
If Anything To Improve Pipeline Safety.
The Report Recommends That Changes Be Made At The State And Federal
Level, Including That Pipeline Laws Consider The Effects Of Oil Pipelines On
The Great Lakes Basin, Pipeline Information Be Publicly Available And That
States Regulate Intrastate Pipelines And Participate In Oversight And
Inspection Of Interstate Pipelines.
Some readers may remember the PipeLine work on the Shiawassee River
http://shiawassee-river.blogspot.com/2010/12/update-big-blue-construction-crane-on.html
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http://www.panoramio.com/photo/45239277
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/45239643
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Sunday, August 05, 2012
Argentine River CleanUp August 12 2012
- 9:00am until 2:00pm
South Duffield Road in Argentine Township
(yellow line on map is the Shiawassee River flowing under South Duffield Road)
Headwaters Trails will be sponsoring a river cleanup on Sunday, August 12.
Meet at the bridge on Duffield Rd at 9 AM.
We will spot cars at Meier Rd and plan to stop around 2 PM.
The goal is to try to get all the way to the Byron Mill Pond
Following the cleanup, participants are invited to Maggie’s house
in Linden to eat. Vegetarian fare will be provided.
Please let Chuck Julian know if you plan to come.You can call him at home, 248-634-3513, at work, 248-335-8785or on his cell phone 248-866-3069. He doesn’t usually carry his cell phone,
so leave a message or email him at chuck.julian AT gcs3d DOT com
Chuck Julian will bring a row boat, two chain saws and cables forsecuring logs to the banks and a cooler full of drinks.Please bring tools for trimming (if you have them) such as saws, clippers,
long handled trimmers, ax, etc.It is also good to bring sturdy gloves for picking up trash and long sleevesif you are going to be helping move brush. Provide your own sun screen and a hat.
Bring your own kayak, row boat or canoe for carrying supplies and/or trash.On the last cleanup, we were loaded to capacity with trash when we got to the end.
Please let Chuck know in advance if you can bring a boat,
have room for a passenger or if you need a ride.
He will try to match up people who do not have boats
with people who have extra room.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Corunna Dam in bad shape 2012
State of Michigan Press Release - July 30, 2012 - 1:39 pm EDT
Corunna Dam in mid-Michigan at risk of failing;
people should avoid area amid repairs
The state warned people Monday to avoid an area downstream of the
Corunna Dam on the Shiawassee River in mid-Michigan, saying the
structure is at risk of failing.
The state Department of Environmental Quality announced that it planned an
emergency drawdown of water behind the dam, located east of Owosso
and about 30 miles northeast of Lansing.
The department said inspections in recent months determined
the structure could fail suddenly.
Repairs are planned, and people are asked to avoid the area until that time.
The DEQ said its emergency order was issued last week.
"The order calls for immediate drawdown of the impoundment behind the dam
to reduce an immediate threat to the health, safety, and welfare of downstream residents
and natural resources resulting from a breach that has formed in the dam's spillway,"
the department said in a statement.
The breach, as it expands, could lead to a sudden failure that would release water
and sediment downriver, the department said.
The emergency drawdown of water behind the dam was expected to start Monday.
A full drawdown of the water behind the dam is expected by Aug. 12.
"The public is urged to maintain a safe distance from the dam during this period,
avoiding the spillway structure and the Shiawassee River channel downstream,"
the department said.
http://www.abc12.com/story/19160667/corunna-dam-fails
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Corunna Dam in mid-Michigan at risk of failing;
people should avoid area amid repairs
The state warned people Monday to avoid an area downstream of the
Corunna Dam on the Shiawassee River in mid-Michigan, saying the
structure is at risk of failing.
The state Department of Environmental Quality announced that it planned an
emergency drawdown of water behind the dam, located east of Owosso
and about 30 miles northeast of Lansing.
The department said inspections in recent months determined
the structure could fail suddenly.
Repairs are planned, and people are asked to avoid the area until that time.
The DEQ said its emergency order was issued last week.
"The order calls for immediate drawdown of the impoundment behind the dam
to reduce an immediate threat to the health, safety, and welfare of downstream residents
and natural resources resulting from a breach that has formed in the dam's spillway,"
the department said in a statement.
The breach, as it expands, could lead to a sudden failure that would release water
and sediment downriver, the department said.
The emergency drawdown of water behind the dam was expected to start Monday.
A full drawdown of the water behind the dam is expected by Aug. 12.
"The public is urged to maintain a safe distance from the dam during this period,
avoiding the spillway structure and the Shiawassee River channel downstream,"
the department said.
http://www.abc12.com/story/19160667/corunna-dam-fails
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Pushing the River Trail north July 29, 2012
From: Chuck Julian
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 11:35 AM
Subject: River cleanup results Sunday, July 29, 2012
Photos - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.432235380152385&type=1
Headwaters Trails volunteers met at 9:00 at Bird Road and reopened the river to Duffield Road. We were not able to go further on down the river from Duffield as it was 2:15 when we go there and had only scheduled to work till 2:00. The river is clear for canoes and kayaks at the current water level. This is an area that the tornado went through in 2007. We cut passage ways through the downed trees last year, which took two long work days with a lot of people.
This time, we had 13 people who cut, dragged and tied debris to clear the river as well as trimmed the face slappers. There are a couple of areas that the water is shallow enough that you may need to get out and walk, but most of the river can be navigated by water. We did not clear the river of trees. We cut passage ways through the downed trees and left the logs tied to the banks where possible to provide shore protection and fish habitat. There are very few houses that back up to the river, meaning that it is scenic and has a wild feel to it. All of the turns to go through the passages mean that it is not a boring trip. If the water drops more, there may be some logs that show up which we could not cut this time because they were well below the surface. We would rather not cut them if it is not necessary.
We pulled several car tires plus one over sized tire that must have been on a monster truck or something of that sort, a porcelain toilet, a mail box that had the flag up, though there was no mail in it, various bottles, cans, plastic food wrappers, grating and other miscellaneous debris. We pulled most of the junk we could find out of the river. There is one very old washing machine in the water that we could not get out. There are a few cinder blocks and there was some additional debris in this spot, where the washing machine is at, further up the bank. All of that would be better addressed from the land as opposed to from the river.
Tom Larson, who lives at the river and Duffield Road not only allowed us to take out on his property, he let us drive down to the river to remove our boats and gear and he took all the trash up with his tractor and put it out for pickup. Thank you Tom! After the cleanup, we met at Ricky Ostrowski's house where he, his mother and his grandmother served us hamburgers, fruit salad, pasta salad and lots of hospitality.
I believe that everyone greatly enjoyed the meal and the company.
The river cleanup was a lot of fun and enjoyed by all.
Many thanks to our wonderful crew, Rex Mathewson, Sue Julian, Steve Hoffman, David Spaine, John MacBeth, Gordon Gillam, Ricky Ostrowski, Burt Bilbrey, Karen Monetta and her friend Mary, and Dennis Terry. Maggie Yerman loaned us a kayak, even though she was not able to come on the cleanup. Karen Monetta has posted photos of the cleanup on her facebook page.
Since we did not get to Byron, we are scheduling another cleanup for Sunday August 12, 2012, starting at 9:00 am and going to 2:00 pm. This time, we will meet at Duffield Road and the river. We will see how far we can get. Again, the goal is to clean all the way to the Byron Mill pond, a distance of about 2.5 miles by river. I don't have any scouting reports that say how bad it is but I can see it potentially taking another cleanup to make it. It would be really great to get it done for this year's paddlers. This will leave the river clear from Waterworks Park in Holly, all the way to Saginaw Bay.
If you can come, please call me or send me an email. If you can come, please let me know if you have a boat or need to ride with someone. Rowboats and canoes are always a plus because of the amount of gear we bring and the amount of junk we pull out of the water. If you have a chainsaw, please bring it. Otherwise, there is plenty of work to do even without a chainsaw. It is best to wear hard soled shoes or boots in the river. You never know what you may step on in water stirred up by a group walking in the water. If it is sunny, you may want sun screen and a hat. Gloves are a good idea because you don't want to get cut by a piece of trash. As usual, I will bring a rowboat, chainsaws, cables for securing logs, a cooler full of drinks for all and a plan to have fun.
If you live in the area of the cleanup and are willing to host us after the cleanup, please let me know. Headwaters Trails has a meeting Wednesday August 1, 2012 at the Holly Village Council Chambers, starting at 7:00. You are all welcome to come! If you need a new copy of the minutes for the last meeting, please let me know.
Headwaters Trails, Inc.
P.O. Box 33 Holly, MI 48442-0033
Sue Julian, President: 248-634-3513
Doug Lanyk, Vice-President: 248-634-4551
Headwaterstrails(at)comcast.net
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Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 11:35 AM
Subject: River cleanup results Sunday, July 29, 2012
Photos - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.432235380152385&type=1
Headwaters Trails volunteers met at 9:00 at Bird Road and reopened the river to Duffield Road. We were not able to go further on down the river from Duffield as it was 2:15 when we go there and had only scheduled to work till 2:00. The river is clear for canoes and kayaks at the current water level. This is an area that the tornado went through in 2007. We cut passage ways through the downed trees last year, which took two long work days with a lot of people.
This time, we had 13 people who cut, dragged and tied debris to clear the river as well as trimmed the face slappers. There are a couple of areas that the water is shallow enough that you may need to get out and walk, but most of the river can be navigated by water. We did not clear the river of trees. We cut passage ways through the downed trees and left the logs tied to the banks where possible to provide shore protection and fish habitat. There are very few houses that back up to the river, meaning that it is scenic and has a wild feel to it. All of the turns to go through the passages mean that it is not a boring trip. If the water drops more, there may be some logs that show up which we could not cut this time because they were well below the surface. We would rather not cut them if it is not necessary.
We pulled several car tires plus one over sized tire that must have been on a monster truck or something of that sort, a porcelain toilet, a mail box that had the flag up, though there was no mail in it, various bottles, cans, plastic food wrappers, grating and other miscellaneous debris. We pulled most of the junk we could find out of the river. There is one very old washing machine in the water that we could not get out. There are a few cinder blocks and there was some additional debris in this spot, where the washing machine is at, further up the bank. All of that would be better addressed from the land as opposed to from the river.
Tom Larson, who lives at the river and Duffield Road not only allowed us to take out on his property, he let us drive down to the river to remove our boats and gear and he took all the trash up with his tractor and put it out for pickup. Thank you Tom! After the cleanup, we met at Ricky Ostrowski's house where he, his mother and his grandmother served us hamburgers, fruit salad, pasta salad and lots of hospitality.
I believe that everyone greatly enjoyed the meal and the company.
The river cleanup was a lot of fun and enjoyed by all.
Many thanks to our wonderful crew, Rex Mathewson, Sue Julian, Steve Hoffman, David Spaine, John MacBeth, Gordon Gillam, Ricky Ostrowski, Burt Bilbrey, Karen Monetta and her friend Mary, and Dennis Terry. Maggie Yerman loaned us a kayak, even though she was not able to come on the cleanup. Karen Monetta has posted photos of the cleanup on her facebook page.
Since we did not get to Byron, we are scheduling another cleanup for Sunday August 12, 2012, starting at 9:00 am and going to 2:00 pm. This time, we will meet at Duffield Road and the river. We will see how far we can get. Again, the goal is to clean all the way to the Byron Mill pond, a distance of about 2.5 miles by river. I don't have any scouting reports that say how bad it is but I can see it potentially taking another cleanup to make it. It would be really great to get it done for this year's paddlers. This will leave the river clear from Waterworks Park in Holly, all the way to Saginaw Bay.
If you can come, please call me or send me an email. If you can come, please let me know if you have a boat or need to ride with someone. Rowboats and canoes are always a plus because of the amount of gear we bring and the amount of junk we pull out of the water. If you have a chainsaw, please bring it. Otherwise, there is plenty of work to do even without a chainsaw. It is best to wear hard soled shoes or boots in the river. You never know what you may step on in water stirred up by a group walking in the water. If it is sunny, you may want sun screen and a hat. Gloves are a good idea because you don't want to get cut by a piece of trash. As usual, I will bring a rowboat, chainsaws, cables for securing logs, a cooler full of drinks for all and a plan to have fun.
If you live in the area of the cleanup and are willing to host us after the cleanup, please let me know. Headwaters Trails has a meeting Wednesday August 1, 2012 at the Holly Village Council Chambers, starting at 7:00. You are all welcome to come! If you need a new copy of the minutes for the last meeting, please let me know.
Headwaters Trails, Inc.
P.O. Box 33 Holly, MI 48442-0033
Sue Julian, President: 248-634-3513
Doug Lanyk, Vice-President: 248-634-4551
Headwaterstrails(at)comcast.net
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Cleanups in Owosso/Corruna July 28, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
9:00am until 12:00pm
Shiawassee River Cleanup
Join Friends for the 15th annual event.
Meet at Oakwood Ave Bridge in Owosso
or McCurdy Park in Corunna.
Questions? info@shiawasseeriver.org or 989-723-9062
https://www.facebook.com/events/398619540186340/
Various groups continually schedule cleanups to keep the river
decent and navigable for folks to enjoy the resource all the way from
Holly on thru to Owosso.
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9:00am until 12:00pm
Shiawassee River Cleanup
Join Friends for the 15th annual event.
Meet at Oakwood Ave Bridge in Owosso
or McCurdy Park in Corunna.
Questions? info@shiawasseeriver.org or 989-723-9062
https://www.facebook.com/events/398619540186340/
Various groups continually schedule cleanups to keep the river
decent and navigable for folks to enjoy the resource all the way from
Holly on thru to Owosso.
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Thursday, July 05, 2012
Bye Bye Shiatown Dam
Got word today from Byron Lane - Chief, Hydrologic Studies and Dam Safety Unit at State of Michigan - The owner of the Shiatown Dam intends to remove the dam and is currently in the planning phase of removal. --- http://seeclickfix.com/issues/77906-shiatown-dam
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Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
DON'T attempt going over Dam
What looks "easy" will pin and drown you - KILL - you and your friends.
Stay away from Low Head Dams which look like an infinity pool from a distance.
If you see a "flat line" on the river, immediately get off the river, and walk around the dam
- live to paddle another day !
Stay away from Low Head Dams which look like an infinity pool from a distance.
If you see a "flat line" on the river, immediately get off the river, and walk around the dam
- live to paddle another day !
Friday, June 15, 2012
How life vest is made - material, manufacture, history, used, structure, steps, product, industry, machine, History, Raw Materials, The Manufacturing Process of life vest, Quality Control
A great article explaining a bit of history, construction, etc.
http://www.madehow.com/Volume-2/Life-Vest.html
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http://www.madehow.com/Volume-2/Life-Vest.html
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
CleanUp - June 16 - Linden/Argentine section
A river clean up this Saturday, June 16 !
Section : from Linden through Argentine Township.
A pancake breakfast will kick-off the clean up
at 8 a.m. at the Argentine Township Hall.
9048 Silver Lake Rd, Linden, MI 48451
Gear Needed: chainsaws, loppers, hand saws, etc.,
bring your canoes, kayaks and flat bottomed boats
Volunteers are asked to register beforehand
Call ahead (810) 735-7980 and/or (810) 735-5050
Contact Maggie if you need more info
yerantmag AT yahoo.com
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Section : from Linden through Argentine Township.
A pancake breakfast will kick-off the clean up
at 8 a.m. at the Argentine Township Hall.
9048 Silver Lake Rd, Linden, MI 48451
Gear Needed: chainsaws, loppers, hand saws, etc.,
bring your canoes, kayaks and flat bottomed boats
Volunteers are asked to register beforehand
Call ahead (810) 735-7980 and/or (810) 735-5050
Contact Maggie if you need more info
yerantmag AT yahoo.com
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Wednesday, June 06, 2012
Winners - June 3, 2012 Shiawassee River Race
Last Sunday, June 3, 2012 Headwaters Trails Inc.
held it's 8th annual Holly To Fenton canoe/kayak race.
It was a wonderful day for a race.
The weathercooperated with a slight complication
of a stiff breeze kicking up to slow the racers.
The winners are:
In the experienced class
First - Mark Rowe and Lauren Fry at 1 hour 51 minutes.
Second - Nathan Kissling and Micah Kissling 2 hours 10 minutes
Third - Jack Fry and Marcia Fry 2 hours 28 minutes
In the solo paddler class
First - Mark Irish at 1 hour 38 minutes
Second - Ken Foss at 1 hour 39 minutes
Steve Hoffman at 1 hour 49 minutes.
Congratulations to the winners and
thanks to all the participants.
Posted on behalf of
Douglas Lanyk
Vice President Headwaters Trails Inc.
held it's 8th annual Holly To Fenton canoe/kayak race.
It was a wonderful day for a race.
The weathercooperated with a slight complication
of a stiff breeze kicking up to slow the racers.
The winners are:
In the experienced class
First - Mark Rowe and Lauren Fry at 1 hour 51 minutes.
Second - Nathan Kissling and Micah Kissling 2 hours 10 minutes
Third - Jack Fry and Marcia Fry 2 hours 28 minutes
In the solo paddler class
First - Mark Irish at 1 hour 38 minutes
Second - Ken Foss at 1 hour 39 minutes
Steve Hoffman at 1 hour 49 minutes.
Congratulations to the winners and
thanks to all the participants.
Posted on behalf of
Douglas Lanyk
Vice President Headwaters Trails Inc.
Monday, June 04, 2012
THANKS for June 3, 2012 attendance
A Huge THANK YOU to all that came out and paddled
June 3, 2012
on the Shiawassee River in Holly, MI.
A great sunny day with some wind, okay, a lot of wind !
(We roll the dice every year on the weather reports)
Looking for input/feedback as to what we can do to make
it bigger better more wonderful next year.
We are grateful you've attended in the past and value your opinion.
What keeps people away - weather, timing/date, location, promotion,
feel/ambiance/organization - ?
Why don't we have 500 paddlers coming out year after year ?
- Any Thoughts ? - If you want to contact me personally
(off the public forums in private) catch me, via
Willi_H2O {AT} Yahoo {DOT} Com.
The river is open all year long, enjoy it !
Willi Gutmann
on the Shiawassee River in Holly, MI.
A great sunny day with some wind, okay, a lot of wind !
(We roll the dice every year on the weather reports)
Looking for input/feedback as to what we can do to make
it bigger better more wonderful next year.
We are grateful you've attended in the past and value your opinion.
What keeps people away - weather, timing/date, location, promotion,
feel/ambiance/organization - ?
Why don't we have 500 paddlers coming out year after year ?
- Any Thoughts ? - If you want to contact me personally
(off the public forums in private) catch me, via
Willi_H2O {AT} Yahoo {DOT} Com.
The river is open all year long, enjoy it !
Willi Gutmann
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
June 3 Race and Pleasure Paddle on Shiawassee
Shiawassee River Paddle Event on June 3, 2012
Enter the Race for some competition OR
-- join us for the leisure Pleasure Paddle.
Canoes available for rental thru Heavners Livery.
Shuttle transport all day long until 6pm.
June 3, 2012 - Join hundreds of paddlers for a day of fun
Water Trail Map
http://www.umflint.edu/resources/pdf/outreach/shiawasse-river-trail-map.pdf
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.
Start : WaterWorks Park in Holly, Michigan
End : Strom Park in Fenton, Michigan
Distance : 7 scenic miles of twists and turns
Schedule :
10:30 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.net
Hosted by: Headwaterstrails Inc. ,
Holly, Michigan
Contact:
Doug Lanyk,
dslanyk@comcast.net,
248-634-4551
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Enter the Race for some competition OR
-- join us for the leisure Pleasure Paddle.
Canoes available for rental thru Heavners Livery.
Shuttle transport all day long until 6pm.
June 3, 2012 - Join hundreds of paddlers for a day of fun
Water Trail Map
http://www.umflint.edu/resources/pdf/outreach/shiawasse-river-trail-map.pdf
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.
Start : WaterWorks Park in Holly, Michigan
End : Strom Park in Fenton, Michigan
Distance : 7 scenic miles of twists and turns
Schedule :
10:30 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.net
Hosted by: Headwaterstrails Inc. ,
Holly, Michigan
Contact:
Doug Lanyk,
dslanyk@comcast.net,
248-634-4551
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Updated Paddle Schedule and CleanUp Schedule 2012
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Tracking recent rainfall amounts
An easy way to see how much it rained recently can be found here
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ridge2/RFC_Precip/?site=dtx&lat=43.5&lon=-83.5&zoom=3
Since we don't have any USGS gauges in the Headwaters region , this may work well
to create perceptions of river height and recent rainfall amounts.
An example
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ridge2/RFC_Precip/?site=dtx&lat=43.5&lon=-83.5&zoom=3
Since we don't have any USGS gauges in the Headwaters region , this may work well
to create perceptions of river height and recent rainfall amounts.
An example
Friday, April 06, 2012
Shiawassee River video in 3D ?
Well, we are going to give this a shot, wish me luck.
Doug Lanyk and I filmed a short clip on the Shiawassee River a while back
using a waterproof digital camera capable of 720 frame rate for HD viewing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZO3pRLO48E
This recent article --Turn Your HD Videos Into 3-D Masterpieces on YouTube
By Roberto Baldwin for Wired Magazine - April 5, 2012 |
Categories: Home Audio and Video
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/04/turn-your-boring-hd-videos-into-3-d-masterpieces-on-youtube
I followed the directions and hopefully tomorrow
Friday April 6, 2012, I'll have a 3D kayaking video posted
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YouTube 3D-
http://youtube-global.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-were-making-even-more-3d-video.html-
Doug Lanyk and I filmed a short clip on the Shiawassee River a while back
using a waterproof digital camera capable of 720 frame rate for HD viewing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZO3pRLO48E
This recent article --Turn Your HD Videos Into 3-D Masterpieces on YouTube
By Roberto Baldwin for Wired Magazine - April 5, 2012 |
Categories: Home Audio and Video
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/04/turn-your-boring-hd-videos-into-3-d-masterpieces-on-youtube
I followed the directions and hopefully tomorrow
Friday April 6, 2012, I'll have a 3D kayaking video posted
Now in 3D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZO3pRLO48E-
YouTube 3D-
http://youtube-global.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-were-making-even-more-3d-video.html-
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
New bridge for Cole Park in Chesaning
The River Rapids Pedestrian Bridge Committee campaignto raise funds for the Cole Park Improvements Project is succeeding in a big way.
The centerpiece of the planned improvements is the replacement of the historic pedestrian bridge
across the Shiawassee River, which was destroyed by ice floes more than three years ago.
Sen. Roger Kahn and Rep. Ben Glardon present a $300,000 check Monday from the Department of Natural Resources to Chesaning Village President Joe Sedlar, for a project that would create a pedestrian bridge in Cole Park. A separate check, for $10,000, from the Chesaning Downtown Development Authority also was presented. ~snip~
Posted: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 2:00 pm
CHESANING http://argus-press.com/news/news_local/article_e29c8a16-7816-11e1-a8d3-001871e3ce6c.htmlTuesday, March 27, 2012
Shiawassee River Paddle Event on June 3, 2012
Shiawassee River Paddle Event on June 3, 2012
Enter the Race for some competitionOR -- join us for the leisure Pleasure Paddle
Canoes available for rental thru Heavners Livery
Shuttle transport all day long until 6pm
June 3, 2012 - Join hundreds of paddlers for a day of fun
Water Trail Map
http://www.umflint.edu/resources/pdf/outreach/shiawasse-river-trail-map.pdf
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.
Start : WaterWorks Park in Holly, Michigan
End : Strom Park in Fenton, Michigan
Distance : 7 scenic miles of twists and turns
Schedule :
10:30 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.net
Hosted by: Headwaterstrails Inc. , Holly, Michigan
Contact:Doug Lanyk, dslanyk@comcast.net, 248-634-4551
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Monday, March 26, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Sunday March 25, 2011 river chainsaw work
Headwaters Trails will be having a cleanup of the Shiawassee River on Sunday March 25, 2011.
Meet in Holly at Waterworks Park, 690 Broad Street, Holly, MI at 9:00 am
and plan to go till 4 pm or whenever we decide that we have had enough.
Wind storm we had a few weeks back dropped a lot of dead ash trees in the river.
Please join us if you are able to.
We need people with chain saws as well as boats to transport those saws
You are still welcome and encouraged to come along even if you have neither.
Mostly we will be walking the river with the boats to haul tools.
Once the trees are cut, they need to be anchored along the banks .
We will also pick up any trash we are able to.
Wear shoes or boots that you don't mind getting wet.
A hat, gloves and safety glasses are also a good idea.
Currently, the forecast is for partly sunny and 61, so dress warmly.
Chuck Julian will bring a rowboat; two chainsaws; a cooler with drinks; cables, nails
and hammers for anchoring logs; clippers; and a desire to have a good time.
The Fenton Area Paddlers is a group of kayak (and canoe) enthusiasts that paddle regularly
around the Fenton Michigan area, and sometimes take bigger trips.
Meet in Holly at Waterworks Park, 690 Broad Street, Holly, MI at 9:00 am
and plan to go till 4 pm or whenever we decide that we have had enough.
Wind storm we had a few weeks back dropped a lot of dead ash trees in the river.
Please join us if you are able to.
We need people with chain saws as well as boats to transport those saws
You are still welcome and encouraged to come along even if you have neither.
Mostly we will be walking the river with the boats to haul tools.
Once the trees are cut, they need to be anchored along the banks .
We will also pick up any trash we are able to.
Wear shoes or boots that you don't mind getting wet.
A hat, gloves and safety glasses are also a good idea.
Currently, the forecast is for partly sunny and 61, so dress warmly.
Chuck Julian will bring a rowboat; two chainsaws; a cooler with drinks; cables, nails
and hammers for anchoring logs; clippers; and a desire to have a good time.
The Fenton Area Paddlers is a group of kayak (and canoe) enthusiasts that paddle regularly
around the Fenton Michigan area, and sometimes take bigger trips.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Shiawassee River cleanups in 2012
Link to the flyer for 2012 cleanups on Shiawassee River
in Fenton, Linden and Argentine,Michigan
http://www.cityoffenton.org/images/contentimages/file/Shia%20riv%20cleanup.pdf
-Click on the flyer below for a full size image
Friday, March 02, 2012
2012 Paddling in Shiawassee River area
2012 Paddling Schedule
The Keepers of the Shiawassee released its schedule
of events for this spring, summer and fall seasons.
April 29 – "Welcome Spring" paddle at Holly's Seven Lakes State Park
at 2 p.m. at the boat launch
May 7 – Moonlight Paddle at Linden Millpond,
starts at 6:30 p.m.
May 19 – Headwaters Trails river clean-up from Holly to Fenton.
Starts at 9 a.m. at Holly's Waterworks Park.
Cleanups also scheduled for noon on May 20
at Fenton's Strom Park and 4 p.m. on May 31 at Waterworks Park.
June 3 – Headwaters Trails canoe race at Waterworks Park.
June 4 – Moonlight Paddle at Lobdell Lake's DNR launch
starts at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at Navistar at 7:30 p.m.June 9 – Curwood Festival paddle in Owosso
June 16 – Linden through Argentine Township river cleanup.
Starts at 8 a.m. at Argentine Township Fire Hall.
June 23 – Fenton to Lake Ponemah river cleanup.
Starts at 7:30 a.m. at Bush Park's Keepers of the Shiawassee launch.
July 2 – Moonlihght Paddle at Linden Mill Pond.
6:30 p.m. dinner at Linden Hotel's Crow's Nest,
with 7:45 p.m. expected launch time.
July 30 – Moonlight Paddle at Lobdell Lake's DNR launch,
starts at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11
– Taste of Fenton paddle from Strom Park
Aug. 19 – Flint River Paddlers to Montrose
Aug. 28 – Celebrate the Shiawassee
Sept. 3 – Moonlight Paddle in Linden, starts at 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 23 – Bush Park to Linden for Linden Autumn Festival, at noon
Oct. 1 – Moonlight Paddle at Lobdell Lake, starts at 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 7 – Headwaters Trails Canoeing in Color
For more information, visit Keepers of the Shiawassee
online or email Maggie Yerman at yerantmag@yahoo.com
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Saturday, February 18, 2012
Map Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail
Map Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail
http://www.umflint.edu/resources/pdf/outreach/shiawasse-river-trail-map.pdf
A lot of hard work by many great volunteers went into creating this Heritage Water Trail
along the Shiawassee River for paddlesport aficionados both in canoes and kayaks.
HeadWatersTrails Inc. in Oakland County and Keepers of the Shiawassee in Genesee County
have cleared a lot of woody debris opening up the safe navigability of the river.
http://www.umflint.edu/resources/pdf/outreach/shiawasse-river-trail-map.pdf
A lot of hard work by many great volunteers went into creating this Heritage Water Trail
along the Shiawassee River for paddlesport aficionados both in canoes and kayaks.
HeadWatersTrails Inc. in Oakland County and Keepers of the Shiawassee in Genesee County
have cleared a lot of woody debris opening up the safe navigability of the river.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
2012 Paddling Phones
Phones are evolving to match paddlesports needs, wants and desires.
In order to get a handle on what might work well for you in your kayak/canoe :
http://www.tested.com/news/how-waterproof-nanocoating-works-to-shield-your-smartphone-from-splashes-and-submersion/3472/
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In order to get a handle on what might work well for you in your kayak/canoe :
http://www.tested.com/news/how-waterproof-nanocoating-works-to-shield-your-smartphone-from-splashes-and-submersion/3472/
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Saturday, February 04, 2012
Fenton gets new Brewery
What could be better than paddling 7 miles from Holly to Fenton ?
Getting a great meal and a cold beer at the ol' firehouse in Fenton after the gear is stowed.
Construction should be getting underway very soon on a new brewery in Fenton.
Michigan Brewing Company is leasing the old fire hall building at South Leroy and Ellen Streets from the city.
The city has worked out a seven-year lease agreement with the owners in which they pay $1 per year,
plus property taxes on the 73-year-old building.
The Fenton Downtown Development Authority is supplying up to 33 percent of the project costs, not to exceed $400,000.
Deputy City Manager and DDA Director Michael Burns tells WHMI that the company is in the process
of getting construction estimates and can pick up their building permit.
Once they get estimates, Burns says he thinks they’ll be ready to begin construction
so hopefully pretty soon and be operational by the end of the year.
The Fenton brewery and restaurant will sell beer, wine and whiskey that will be produced on site.
As seen on http://whmi.com/news/article/13834
Getting a great meal and a cold beer at the ol' firehouse in Fenton after the gear is stowed.
Construction should be getting underway very soon on a new brewery in Fenton.
Michigan Brewing Company is leasing the old fire hall building at South Leroy and Ellen Streets from the city.
The city has worked out a seven-year lease agreement with the owners in which they pay $1 per year,
plus property taxes on the 73-year-old building.
The Fenton Downtown Development Authority is supplying up to 33 percent of the project costs, not to exceed $400,000.
Deputy City Manager and DDA Director Michael Burns tells WHMI that the company is in the process
of getting construction estimates and can pick up their building permit.
Once they get estimates, Burns says he thinks they’ll be ready to begin construction
so hopefully pretty soon and be operational by the end of the year.
The Fenton brewery and restaurant will sell beer, wine and whiskey that will be produced on site.
As seen on http://whmi.com/news/article/13834
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Doc Fletcher writes about Shiawassee River
Doc Fletcher recognizes Shiawassee River in his latest book
A chapter in it details the June 2011 trip taken from Holly to Fenton.
In the chapter's "Back-ground" section, you'll find mention of
the efforts of both "Headwaters Trails Inc" and "Keepers of the Shiawassee"
A chapter in it details the June 2011 trip taken from Holly to Fenton.
In the chapter's "Back-ground" section, you'll find mention of
the efforts of both "Headwaters Trails Inc" and "Keepers of the Shiawassee"
Many many, thanks to Doc Fletcher to help publicize the efforts
of 2 fine organizations which put forth massive amounts of volunteer time
making the Shiawassee River better for all to recreate upon.
The book is $19 and will be sold in
bookstores across Michigan and online at the dotcoms.
If you'd like to purchase books for resale in your store,
please contact Susan Bays at (231) 946-7240,
Sunday, January 08, 2012
Aerial Video during Paddlesports Races ?
New improved 720p camera on wireless aerial drone quadricoptor to record race footage ?
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/parrot-ar-drone-2.0-leakedd/
HD video capability along with a 3-axis accelerometer,
a 3-axis gyroscope, a 3-axis magnetometer and a pressure sensor.
Might be just the thing for the Shiawassee River races
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http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/parrot-ar-drone-2.0-leakedd/
HD video capability along with a 3-axis accelerometer,
a 3-axis gyroscope, a 3-axis magnetometer and a pressure sensor.
Might be just the thing for the Shiawassee River races
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Friday, December 23, 2011
View dam alternatives
A perfect example of rocks put in a river is the Argo Dam bypass on the Huron River.
The project was begun at the end of the summer and the race re-opened about a week ago.
Some of the construction crew took kayaks out on the water as soon as the stones were in place.
The water in the race can be controlled by increasing or decreasing water going over the Argo Dam.
In the spring an asphalt path along the river will be put in .
Renovation work on the river itself depends on DTE Energy.
The complete article can be seen here -
http://annarborchronicle.com/2011/12/15/argo-dam-bypass/
There is a slot - along with eddy's on the left and right .
The project was begun at the end of the summer and the race re-opened about a week ago.
Some of the construction crew took kayaks out on the water as soon as the stones were in place.
The water in the race can be controlled by increasing or decreasing water going over the Argo Dam.
In the spring an asphalt path along the river will be put in .
Renovation work on the river itself depends on DTE Energy.
The complete article can be seen here -
http://annarborchronicle.com/2011/12/15/argo-dam-bypass/
There is a slot - along with eddy's on the left and right .
Sunday, December 18, 2011
River paddling thru meanders
Understanding how water flows will enhance your paddling fun.
Getting hung up on sandbars and silt deposits can be annoying.
Staying on the ""outside"" edge of a bend will help a paddler
maintain momentum thru the twists and turns on the river.
Helicoidal Flow : a corkscrew movement in a meander
This is what moves material from the Outside of a bend
and deposits it on the Inside of the next bend.
Next time out - pay attention to the flow.
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Getting hung up on sandbars and silt deposits can be annoying.
Staying on the ""outside"" edge of a bend will help a paddler
maintain momentum thru the twists and turns on the river.
Helicoidal Flow : a corkscrew movement in a meander
This is what moves material from the Outside of a bend
and deposits it on the Inside of the next bend.
Next time out - pay attention to the flow.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Calories burned while kayaking
This a very well done article going in depth to the issues of calorie expenditure,
kayaking, paddling, etc. Definitely worth a read and take your time, it's a lot to digest.
Calories_burned_while_kayaking.pdf (application/pdf Object)
A completely alternate view of it all is shown here :
http://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/how-much-food-should-i-pack/
There are numerous ways to keep in shape over the winter months.
Many things can be done in the comfort of your own home relatively cheaply.
Happy Holidays every one !
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kayaking, paddling, etc. Definitely worth a read and take your time, it's a lot to digest.
Calories_burned_while_kayaking.pdf (application/pdf Object)
A completely alternate view of it all is shown here :
http://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/how-much-food-should-i-pack/
There are numerous ways to keep in shape over the winter months.
Many things can be done in the comfort of your own home relatively cheaply.
Happy Holidays every one !
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Sunday, December 04, 2011
Northern Shiawassee River issues
Northern Shiawassee River group activities
http://lonetreecouncil.com/
Nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the
environment through action and education.
http://www.cleanwatershedcampaign.org/
Lone Tree Council’s web site dedicated wholly to Dow Chemical’s dioxin contamination
of 52 miles of river and the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron.
http://lonetreecouncil.com/
Nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the
environment through action and education.
http://www.cleanwatershedcampaign.org/
Lone Tree Council’s web site dedicated wholly to Dow Chemical’s dioxin contamination
of 52 miles of river and the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron.
Saturday, December 03, 2011
Snyder notices Shiawassee River
In a recent Q and A session Thursday with The Saginaw News,
the governor of Michigan Rick Snyder addressed a wide-range of issues
"""Too often people get into this thing. There’s a silo for the environment, and there’s a silo for the economy, and that’s a flawed model. So I really want to communicate it’s a symbiotic relationship, that they co-exist, and how can we really make that partnership really work."""
"""A great model is the Nature Conservancy. I was on their board for a long time, here in Michigan. And they’re a good role model. They’ve had some good projects on the Shiawassee River in terms of innovations there."""
Published: Friday, December 02, 2011, 8:27 AM Updated: Friday, December 02, 2011, 2:47 PM
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Kayaker Parade Float for Thanksgiving Weekend
It's great to see Detroit have a kayaker float in among its many creations for the annual parade.
Saturday Nov 26, 2011 I had to chance to see all the floats up close and personal in the
warehouse storage facility in downtown Detroit off Mt. Elliot street.
https://picasaweb.google.com/108590711667865641354/ParadeCompanyWarehouse2011#
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Day
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Dam Safety
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) failed to conduct security reviews for 55 percent
of critical dam
because participation in the risk management activity is purely voluntary for dam owners.
The DHS apparently has issues with dam owners fully cooperating.
http://bit.ly/DamSafe
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because participation in the risk management activity is purely voluntary for dam owners.
The DHS apparently has issues with dam owners fully cooperating.
http://bit.ly/DamSafe
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Wednesday, November 02, 2011
The only cell phone you'll ever need
Say goodbye forever to wimpy phones, this one wins all torture tests
Never worry about making a call from your kayak again.
Oh yeah, no special case needed anymore either. It doesn't need one.
Available in Michigan
Working Phones
1933 East Stoll Road
Lansing
48906
Phone 517-282-8773
http://www.workingphones.com/
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wetland are vital to stream health
The Shiawassee River is indeed a unique resource of natural infrastructure
that needs continued support from those that appreciate it.
The following is taken from:
US Army Corps of Engineers
USACE – Detroit District 154
Great Lakes Hydraulics and Hydrology Office
Sediment Transport Modeling Study
"Wetlands are very effective at improving water quality in streams, especially in reducing
pollutants such as nutrients and sediments. There is a cyclical relationship between the
health of wetlands and the water quality of the streams passing through them. The water
quality enhancing features of wetlands are only effective as long as the health of the
wetlands is maintained, including the geomorphic qualities and the vegetation. The key
properties of wetlands are primarily those that promote a prolonged travel time,
shallower flow and lower velocities. Once these geomorphic and vegetative
characteristics are degraded, the flow accelerates, and the filtering mechanisms are no
longer effective."
"Urbanization often causes a shift in the flow patterns of a stream, and is
sometimes accompanied by increased presence of pollutants. The net result is the loss of
assimilative capacity of the wetland. It is possible to attain a balance such that the
wetland can effectively filter these pollutants without suffering adverse effects, as long as
the concentrations are in a manageable range for the given soils and vegetation."
When a developer drains an area of wetlands for new real estate development
- stop and think hard about maintaining natural resource infrastructure.
With some forethought and pre-planning it is possible to create a win-win scenario for both sides.
I urge people to speak, write and communicate concerns to local, state and federal governments.
Once a natural resource is lost - it is next to impossible to rebuild it exactly, as it once existed.
that needs continued support from those that appreciate it.
The following is taken from:
US Army Corps of Engineers
USACE – Detroit District 154
Great Lakes Hydraulics and Hydrology Office
Sediment Transport Modeling Study
"Wetlands are very effective at improving water quality in streams, especially in reducing
pollutants such as nutrients and sediments. There is a cyclical relationship between the
health of wetlands and the water quality of the streams passing through them. The water
quality enhancing features of wetlands are only effective as long as the health of the
wetlands is maintained, including the geomorphic qualities and the vegetation. The key
properties of wetlands are primarily those that promote a prolonged travel time,
shallower flow and lower velocities. Once these geomorphic and vegetative
characteristics are degraded, the flow accelerates, and the filtering mechanisms are no
longer effective."
"Urbanization often causes a shift in the flow patterns of a stream, and is
sometimes accompanied by increased presence of pollutants. The net result is the loss of
assimilative capacity of the wetland. It is possible to attain a balance such that the
wetland can effectively filter these pollutants without suffering adverse effects, as long as
the concentrations are in a manageable range for the given soils and vegetation."
When a developer drains an area of wetlands for new real estate development
- stop and think hard about maintaining natural resource infrastructure.
With some forethought and pre-planning it is possible to create a win-win scenario for both sides.
I urge people to speak, write and communicate concerns to local, state and federal governments.
Once a natural resource is lost - it is next to impossible to rebuild it exactly, as it once existed.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Kayak Clubs need Kayak Shop relationships s | Go Kayak Now!
Keith Wikle wrote a great article concerning how shops need clubs and vice versa
Symbiotic Relationship Kayak Clubs and Kayak Shops | Go Kayak Now!
I love this quote
"""Clubs should be telling shops the gear that they want, and the shops should be fulfilling that need by stocking that gear.""""
People should support their local shops and not be afraid to provide feedback.
We really do rely on one another.
Symbiotic Relationship Kayak Clubs and Kayak Shops | Go Kayak Now!
I love this quote
"""Clubs should be telling shops the gear that they want, and the shops should be fulfilling that need by stocking that gear.""""
People should support their local shops and not be afraid to provide feedback.
We really do rely on one another.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Owosso council ponders dams
Dams on Shiawassee River pose touch financial considerations
Owosso council ponders dams - The Argus-Press: Owosso
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Owosso council ponders dams - The Argus-Press: Owosso
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Monday, October 17, 2011
Kayaking zone
Have not seen a sign for canoe paddlers ...yet
KAYAKING ZONE -Sign- novelty gift sport boat « Outdoors based
Perfect for that kayaker on your gift list - the holidays are quickly approaching
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KAYAKING ZONE -Sign- novelty gift sport boat « Outdoors based
Perfect for that kayaker on your gift list - the holidays are quickly approaching
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Monday, October 10, 2011
Burns Grange on Shiawassee River
Established in 1873 on the banks of the Shiawassee River,
between the tiny villages of Byron and Bancroft,
the Burns Grange has operated continuously for 138 years.
Grange – the word is Latin for grain
The Grange is also credited for the advent of :
- Cooperative Extension Service
- Rural Free Delivery of mail.
NEW: Grange is still active, with new role in rural America - themorningsun.com
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between the tiny villages of Byron and Bancroft,
the Burns Grange has operated continuously for 138 years.
Grange – the word is Latin for grain
The Grange is also credited for the advent of :
- Cooperative Extension Service
- Rural Free Delivery of mail.
NEW: Grange is still active, with new role in rural America - themorningsun.com
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Thursday, October 06, 2011
Keepers of the Shiawassee River group
Great picture of the autumn colors on the river
click on the link below :
Keepers of the Shiawassee River, Michigan
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click on the link below :
Keepers of the Shiawassee River, Michigan
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Shiawassee River fall color celebration October 1, 2011
Celebrate the Shiawassee 2:00pm – 6:00pm in Fenton,MI at Bush Park
Try out a variety of kayaks from Summit Sports in Brighton
Free refreshments
- hot dogs provided by Fenton Rotary
- bottled water from Douglas Water Conditioning
- additional refreshments from VG’s
Musical entertainment
Kids’ activities
- scavenger hunt
- games
- fishing instruction by Izaak Walton League volunteers
- casting target practice
Dedication of Keepers of the Shiawassee and Rotary launches 4:00pm
Demos and instruction
· basic kayak skills 2:15pm, 3:15pm, 4:15pm & 5:15pm
· geocaching 2:45pm, 3:45pm, & 4:45pm
· See how to load a kayak on a vehicle.
Headwaters Trails 7th annual Canoeing in Color
October 1-- launch time between 1:00pm -- 2:00pm
Waterworks Park, Broad St. Holly
****_____Bush Park is less than a mile "after the dam" from Strom Park _____******
If you have your own kayak or canoe:
- arrive at Waterworks Park in Holly between noon and 1:00
- drop off your boat and gear and purchase shuttle ticket @ $5 per vehicle
- drive to Bush Park in Fenton entering from Lincoln St .(between the car wash and gas station on Silver Lake Rd. )
- park your car and take the shuttle back to Holly
- enjoy your paddle down the Shiawassee, portaging the dam in Fenton
- you will have help getting out above and reentering below the dam
- arrive at Bush Park where there will be free refreshments, music, etc.
- if you do not want to portage the dam you may park your car at the city lot by the dam and catch the shuttle back
If you are renting a canoe or kayak from Heavner please call
248-685-2379 to reserve your boat before October 1.
- arrive at Waterworks Park in Holly between noon and 1:00
- pay for your boat through Heavner and they will set it aside
- drive to Strom Park in Fenton
- park your car and take the shuttle back to Holly, shuttle fee included in rental
- if there are no spaces left at Strom Park you can park in the lot near the dam and catch the shuttle
- enjoy your paddle down the Shiawassee, getting out at Strom Park and returning your boat to Heavener’s
- drive to Bush Park where there will be free refreshments, music, etc
Monday, September 12, 2011
October 1, 2011 Fall Color Tour Shiawassee River
FLYER
http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/Fenton%20Be%20Closer%20Shiawassee%208.5x11PRESS.pdf
Latest UPDATES :
Saturday October 1 2011 Headwaters Trails and NOHLC will be sponsoring
our annual fall paddle down the Shiawassee. Come with us and enjoy the
fall colors while the water is still warm(ish). The paddle will be from
Waterworks Park in Holly, to Strom and or Bush Park in Fenton.
12 Noon until 1:00 we will be spotting participants vehicles at Bush
Park, giving people a ride back to their boats in Holly.
1:00 until 2:00 we all will be launching to go to Fenton.
Canoe Rentals will be available from Heavners Canoe Rental. Please
reserve one ahead of time at 248-685-2379.
Return rides will be available at the end from Strom Park. Those
continuing to Bush park can join the Be Closer to the Shiawassee
celebration.
2:00 until 6:00 Celebrate the Shiawassee sponsored by Headwaters Trails.
Fenton Rotary, SPLR, and Keepers of the Shiawassee. There will be food,
family activities, Kayak Demos, Geo-caching, and much more. Loads of fun
for the whole family.
We can use volunteers for setup, tear.down, manning booths, and helping
with demonstrations, e.g. How to dress for paddling, geocaching...
headwaterstrails@comcast.net
http://headwaterstrailsinc.org/
Headwaters Trails Inc on Facebook.
http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/Fenton%20Be%20Closer%20Shiawassee%208.5x11PRESS.pdf
Latest UPDATES :
Saturday October 1 2011 Headwaters Trails and NOHLC will be sponsoring
our annual fall paddle down the Shiawassee. Come with us and enjoy the
fall colors while the water is still warm(ish). The paddle will be from
Waterworks Park in Holly, to Strom and or Bush Park in Fenton.
12 Noon until 1:00 we will be spotting participants vehicles at Bush
Park, giving people a ride back to their boats in Holly.
1:00 until 2:00 we all will be launching to go to Fenton.
Canoe Rentals will be available from Heavners Canoe Rental. Please
reserve one ahead of time at 248-685-2379.
Return rides will be available at the end from Strom Park. Those
continuing to Bush park can join the Be Closer to the Shiawassee
celebration.
2:00 until 6:00 Celebrate the Shiawassee sponsored by Headwaters Trails.
Fenton Rotary, SPLR, and Keepers of the Shiawassee. There will be food,
family activities, Kayak Demos, Geo-caching, and much more. Loads of fun
for the whole family.
We can use volunteers for setup, tear.down, manning booths, and helping
with demonstrations, e.g. How to dress for paddling, geocaching...
headwaterstrails@comcast.net
http://headwaterstrailsinc.org/
Headwaters Trails Inc on Facebook.
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Preliminary info
Saturday, October 1 -Headwaters Trails 7th annual Fall Color Tour on the Shiawassee River
with departure from Holly's Waterworks Park between 1:00 & 2:00.
Never paddled the Shiawassee in Oakland and Genesee County ???? ---- C'mon out and join us !
This year participants with their own boats
will have the choice of stopping at Strom Park in Fenton or continuing
on to Bush Park .
We will have people by the Fenton dam to help you safely portage around it for the final leg of your journey.
**** ___Paddlers renting from Heavner’s will still exit at Strom Park to get a ride back to their cars in Holly. ____***
Registration forms and more info will soon be updated at www.headwaterstrailsinc.org
We will have people by the Fenton dam to help you safely portage around it for the final leg of your journey.
**** ___Paddlers renting from Heavner’s will still exit at Strom Park to get a ride back to their cars in Holly. ____***
Registration forms and more info will soon be updated at www.headwaterstrailsinc.org
This event is sponsored by Fenton Rotary, SLPR, Headwaters Trails and Keepers of the Shiawassee.
The festival is from 2:00 to 6:00 and is open to the public.
Fenton Rotary will provide free hot dogs, SLPR will have entertainment and a variety of family activities.
Keepers of the Shiawassee/ Headwaters Trails will have an information tent and a display of the work their volunteers have done.
The non-paddling public can learn about kayaking and try out a kayak from Summit Sports at their free kayak demo;
going from the Keepers launch to the Rotary launch.
Look for updates www.slpr.net ---
Keepers of the Shiawassee facebook
and www.fentonbecloser.com
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Thursday, September 08, 2011
River monitoring cuts could stop crucial data flow to river regulators / Michigan River News
A bad sign for conservation and ecology efforts :
River monitoring cuts could stop crucial data flow to river regulators / Michigan River News
This truly bites for paddlesports in Michigan - if anything more data is desired !
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River monitoring cuts could stop crucial data flow to river regulators / Michigan River News
This truly bites for paddlesports in Michigan - if anything more data is desired !
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Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Holly, Michigan is a Playful City USA top pick
Holly, Michigan selected by the KaBOOM! organization
as a Playful City USA for 2011 !
A most prestigious designation granted to only 150 communities
nationwide
and Holly is the first of two communities in Michigan to
be a Playful City USA .
KaBOOM!, a national non-profit dedicated to children's outdoor play
and designated the Holly community as one of the best for offering
children access to vital play space.
I have no doubt that paddlesports via canoe and kayak on the Shiawassee River
contributed a great deal to getting Holly, Michigan selected in 2011.
The ability for families to share outdoor time together on the water paddling
the Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail is a precious resource. 
The Holly Outdoor Recreation Coalition
submitted an application to KaBOOM!, where it had to lay out
an action plan to improve the area’s parks.
The coalition is a non-profit organization that promotes
outdoor recreation, health, conservation of natural resources
and small-town community building in Northwest Oakland County.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Billion dollar sewage boggle « Red Run
This article relates to many communities all across Michigan
Billion dollar sewage boggle « Red Run
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Billion dollar sewage boggle « Red Run
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Upcoming group paddles Fall 2011
Keepers of the Shiawassee
September/October Paddling
Saturday 3rd Downtown Linden to Argentine (Shiawassee River) 9:30 am
Monday 5th Byron to Geeck Rd. Park (Shiawassee River) 10:00 am
Monday 12th Moonlight Paddle, (Linden Mill Pond) 6:30
Tuesday 20th Fisherman’s Landing Mott Lake (Flint River) 6:00
Friday 23rd Richfield Park to Mott Lake (Flint River)
Saturday Oct. 1st Headwaters Trails annual Color Tour from Holly to Fenton 1:00
Saturday Oct. 15th Heavner’s Moonlight Paddle Proud Lake in Milford 7:00
Trip Details
Saturday 3rd. Downtown Linden to Argentine (Shiawassee River)
9:30 Meet in the parking lot behind Down the Hatch Pub to spot vehicles. We’ll paddle to Argentine’s Mc Caslin Lake Rd. Bridge. This is about a 3 hour paddle with one portage around a farm bridge. All other obstructions were cleared August 28th. The water is at a great paddling level and has a good flow. If you haven’t done this beautiful stretch join us or make sure you fit it in sometime this fall. Boat rentals through Fairbanks 810-287-9618.
Monday 5th Byron to Geeck Rd. Park near Bancroft (Shiawassee River)
10:00 Meet at the Byron HS athletic/ball field on Bath Rd. to launch and spot vehicles. We’ll paddle to Walnut Hills Campground to pick up/drop off paddlers then continue on to Geeck Rd. Park at the corner of Exchange Rd and Geeck Rd near Bancroft. Each section is about 2 hrs paddling. You can do the entire trip or get out or join us at Walnut Hills ($1 parking fee). Kayak rentals are available at Walnut Hills through Cheff’s Canoe Rental 989-288-7067. Call early since this is a holiday weekend. We should be at Walnut Hills around 12:30.
Saturday 10th Heavner’s Moonlight Paddle Proud Lake in Milford
7:00 For more information and pre-registration call Heavner Canoe Rental at: (248) 685-2379 or go to http://www.heavnercanoe.com/proud-lake
Monday 12th Moonlight Paddle, (Linden Mill Pond)
Meet us 6:30 for dinner in the Crow’s Nest in the Linden Hotel. (Full menu with a $.75 Coney dog special) We’ll launch at the mill pond around 8, paddle up to Lake Ponemah then back to town. Bring lights & PFD’s Boat rentals through Fairbanks 810-287-9618.
Tuesday 20th Fisherman’s Landing Mott Lake (Flint River)
6:00 Join the East Coast Paddlers for a nature filled paddle on Mott Lake. Meet at the DNR fishing launch on Genesee Road south of Stanley Road. See Bald Eagles, cormorants and a variety of ducks.
Friday 23rd FRWC (Flint River)
Join the Flint River Watershed Coalition for their Fall Equinox Paddle. Come enjoy the last days of summer and the colorful hints of fall as they paddle along the Flint River from Richfield Park 6322 N. Irish Road, Davison, MI 48423 to Mott Lake. For more information, contact Sue Lossing at slossing@flintriver.org
Saturday 24th Bush Park to Linden Mill Pond (Shiawassee River) Meet 12:00 at the Keepers launch in Bush Park (off Lincoln St.) We’ll paddle to the Linden Autumn Festival to enjoy some music and a "Taste" of food and beverages from different civic groups and restaurants. We will be crossing Lake Ponemah and Tupper Lake so there may be some boat traffic. You must wear a PFD for this crossing.October
Saturday 15th Heavner’s Moonlight Paddle Proud Lake in Milford
7:00 For more information and pre-registration call Heavner Canoe Rental at: (248) 685-2379 or go to http://www.heavnercanoe.com/proud-lake
Join Keepers of the Shiawassee on facebook or yahoogroup/fenton-area-paddlers. For more info on the color tour go to www.headwaterstrailsinc.org, for the Linden Autumn Fest www.fentonchamber.com and the Shiawassee River Festival www.slpr.net or call Maggie @ 810-735-9570
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