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182,800 acres
The Boardman-Ottaway River watershed contains 182,800 acres of land spread over 287 square miles
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A state-designated Natural River and Blue Ribbon trout stream, the Boardman-Ottaway River is considered one of the top 10 trout streams in Michigan and one of the most outstanding natural features of the Grand Traverse region.
The Grand Traverse Conservation District has been caring for the Boardman-Ottaway River since 1991 after a survey revealed more than 600 erosion sites along its banks, 85% of which were attributed to human activity.
Through our Boardman-Ottaway River Project - and with the help of numerous local, state, and federal partners - we have restored more than 300 of these sites to date.
As stewards of this incredible natural treasure, we are excited by the opportunity to deepen our caretaking of the Boardman-Ottaway River with the Ottaway Crossing project.
200 miles 30% of river and stream tributaries of the surface water input into Grand Traverse Bay
