Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: Rivers
Spring Thaw
Photography by Howard Meyerson I spent a few days on the trail last week, enjoying the warm up and to record the thaw. These are just some of the images I put together in a brief homage to the beauty … Continue reading
Fishing for Trouble
Photography by Istock/Doug4537 By Howard Meyerson It was one of those hot and muggy summer days on the Kalamazoo River and I had just finished securing my canoe on top of the car after a paddle, when I noticed the … Continue reading
River Restoration: Is it Good for Birds?
By Howard Meyerson When Doug Klein goes birdwatching along the Thornapple River near Nashville, he often is pleased about what he finds. Birds are numerous, particularly at the nearby Nashville site where a 155-year-old dam stood until 2009, when it … Continue reading
Protecting wildlife in Detroit’s urban core
By Howard Meyerson Toiling daily in the urban industrial zone adjacent to the Detroit River, John Hartig’s work is never finished. There are wetlands to restore and invasive plants to control, remnant pollution issues to resolve, and fish and bird … Continue reading
Grand Rapids Area Trout Stream a National Conservation Priority
By Howard Meyerson Anglers, teachers, concerned citizens and school children all are working to improve stream conditions for trout in the Rogue River, a popular Grand Rapids area trout stream that was adopted by Trout Unlimited, the national cold water … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, Environment, Fish, Fishing, Rivers, Rogue River, Trout, Trout Unlimited
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Protecting wildlife in Detroit’s urban core
By Howard Meyerson Toiling daily in the urban industrial zone adjacent to the Detroit River, John Hartig’s work is never finished. There are wetlands to restore and invasive plants to control, remnant pollution issues to resolve, and fish and bird … Continue reading
2016 Fishing Season: Grand Rapids Waters Offer Plenty of Opportunity
Spring fishing. What’s not to like? The air is clear and cool and birds are often singing. Fish are hungry and readily take bait, lures and flies. It’s a time brimming with excitement for Grand Rapids anglers no matter whether … Continue reading
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Tagged Bass, Bluegill, Crappies, Fish, Fishing, Grand Rapids Michigan, Lakes, Muskellunge, Rivers, Trout
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The Magic of Rivers
Found on American Rivers‘ Facebook site.
Removing a Dam Can Be a Net Win for the Planet
In Michigan, like elsewhere, there is a move afoot to remove dams where ever possible – a move I heartily endorse. Many dams are aging and the cost to fix them is prohibitive. The downstream implications for residents and natural … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, Dams, Environment, Fishing, Nature, Rivers
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