Restoring oak ecosystems near the Little Manistee River
In the uplands adjacent to the Little Manistee River, the Forest Service has been focusing on restoring oak ecosystems. We’ve been partnering with the National Wild Turkey Federation, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, and Grand Valley State… Read More
This summer’s Forest Service projects on the Little Manistee River
The Forest Service has accomplished the following projects along several areas of the Little Manistee River over the past few months which have resulted in enhancing and improving the watershed. These include: Dispersed sites patrolled during busy weekends and… Read More
Collecting data: our stream-monitoring stations
Our Little Manistee River monitoring stations are located at: Bear Track Campground North Widewater Road (Luther) North Widewater Road (Luther) monitoring station – Our second was put in service on the Little Manistee on November 9, 2020. It… Read More
Syers Creek Habitat Analysis at 5 Years
Syers Creek Fisheries Survey 2019 Update Since 2012, the LMWCC has been working to improve fish habitat in Syers Creek, a tributary of the Little Manistee River. The below report has been put together by one of our… Read More
What is the Natural River Program?
In 1994, LMWCC founders John Gorys and Howard Roberts were appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to serve on a committee studying the advisability of having the Little Manistee River designated as a Wild and Scenic River… Read More
Improvement on Carrieville Erosion sites
The LMWCC has been working in partnership with the Conservation Resource Alliance to improve a number of identified erosion sites on the Little Manistee River. This past summer we focused on three sites near Carrieville. A lot of… Read More
Syers Creek Habitat Improvement Shows in Fish Numbers
In 2012, the LMWCC received a grant from Patagonia for $6,000 to improve fish habitat in Syers Creek, a tributary of the Little Manistee River. Comparison chart below shows striking improvement in fish numbers from 2012 to 2015 measurements…. Read More
Replacing Dead and Dying Ash Trees
Recently, some of the LMWCC members asked what tree species private landowners should look to plant to replace the ash trees that are currently dying. The question was posed to some of our MDNR Foresters, and the response… Read More
Johnson Bridge River Access Project
A better way to access the river is now available where the Johnson Bridge crosses the Little Manistee. LMWCC member and TiKi Lodge owner was concerned about how the steep bank at the bridge was eroding into the… Read More
Last Updated: December 5, 2023 by lmwcc
Meet Abbey Hull: Water Quality Intern 2021
Mason-Lake Conservation District and LMWCC partnered to support 2021 Water Quality Intern, Abbey Hull. Jim Squier, LMWCC Vice-Chair, initiated this effort with Dani McGarry, Director, Mason-Lake Conservation District who oversees Abbey’s internship. She is mentored by Mason-Lake and… Read More