Boardman Project Nomination

Boardman River Dam Project

Nominated for inclusion in EWN Atlas

The Boardman River Dam Removal initiative may be up for some much deserved national and international exposure as it was recently selected for inclusion in the second iteration of the USACE (United States Army Core of Engineers) "Engineering with Nature" (EWN) Atlas.

The EWN (Engineering with Nature) initiative has gained massive momentum over the years and in fall 2018 an Atlas was published that highlighted numerous projects from around the world. The first edition contains beautiful photos of projects, such as the Boardman river project, that have reclaimed nature from the former clutches of energy harnessing projects. All of these projects have reunited nature and restored balance to many eco systems.

The Brown Bridge Dam project began in 2012, and continued with removal of the Boardman and Sabin Dams in 2017 and 2018. A combined 210 miles of river were reconnected to the Grand Traverse Bay of Lake Michigan. “This project also reinstated natural flow, improved aquatic habitat and re-established a rare cold water fishery, improving both the mix and population of various species.” -Brett Fessel, GTB River Ecologist.

The Grand Traverse Band Natural Resources Department was also featured in a documentary Film featuring the Boardman Restoration Project “The Ottaway - A River Reborn”. GTB NRD certainly appreciates the nomination. Lets hope to see the project in EWN Atlas volume 2.

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3 Rules for Recycling

Recycle clean bottles, cans, paper and cardboard. Keep food and liquid out of your recycling. No loose plastic bags and no bagged recycla

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