Dowagiac River Restoration Progress – Phase 1

Two restored meander bends and straw mulch seeding over the entire area. The image was taken facing the east on September 9, 2022.

Image showing the lead up to the first restored meander bend and the two bends that have been restored, taken facing northeast. Image was captured during a high water event on October 20, 2022.

Image captured during leaf-off with the two restored meander bends and lead up to the first bend. The old river can be identified between two rows of trees near the center of the picture. The image was taken facing west on February 1, 2023