Tag Archives: Rivers

The Magic of Rivers

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

Found on American Rivers‘ Facebook site.

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Removing a Dam Can Be a Net Win for the Planet

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

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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Captain, fishing guide provides lifelong learning experiences

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson MANISTEE, MI -Wayne Andersen was attempting to lead a hooked steelhead when Captain Chuck Scribner offered him some gentle pointers. Andersen had cast to a visible current on the Manistee River and the fish quickly hit his salmon‑colored … Continue reading →

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Pigeon River: flowing free after dam removal

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson Grand Rapids, Mich. – It took more than 100 years and three major mishaps, but the Pigeon River is free-flowing once again.  The Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat dam was removed this fall. Deep in the … Continue reading →

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A moment of beauty

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

Source: MarkS.CarlsonNaturalistPhotographer

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Steelhead unpredictable, but pike can fill the day

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson LUDINGTON, MI – We knew the odds of catching steelhead were slim. It was mid-October, not November. The weather had been unseasonably warm, but scattered reports had surfaced on the Internet. And fishing, after all, is an optimistic … Continue reading →

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Pigeon River returning to free-flowing state

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson VANDERBILT — Anglers who like free­-flowing streams got a chance to celebrate in September 2014 when the Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat dam was permanently opened on the Pigeon River allowing it to return to a free­-flowing … Continue reading →

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Grand River coho salmon run expected to be hot

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson As summer winds down and thoughts turn to fall, area sport anglers often turn their attention to the Grand River. September is prime time for salmon runs. The city’s downtown fishery is next to none, drawing anglers … Continue reading →

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Brook trout study explores life-giving groundwater seeps

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson CEDAR SPRINGS — Within minutes of each pulling on a pair of waders, Justin Wegner and Graeme Zaparzynski were focused on a trout — a nice, hidden brookie in the clear, shallow waters of Cedar Creek, a … Continue reading →

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White River: A scenic trip through national forest

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Howard Meyerson

By Howard Meyerson MONTAGUE, MI – It was a perfect summer day when I launched at Sischo Bayou, a remote canoe landing on the White River in the Manistee National Forest. I’d come looking for a half-day float, some time … Continue reading →

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