Removing the Sixth Street Dam in Grand Rapids could unlock 40 acres of prime spawning habitat for lake sturgeon, a species that once thrived in these waters.
By partnering with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission and US Fish and Wildlife Service, the city is working to reconnect the river and restore its natural ecosystem.
"This project isn’t just about removing a dam—it’s about bringing back a piece of Michigan’s ecological heritage," says Mike Stahl of the City of Grand Rapids.
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