Restoring the Muskegon River

Join us as together we conserve 219 miles of river, restore habitats, and create healthier places for people and wildlife.

Photo credit: Kevin Feestra

Projects that restore and reconnect the watershed

Our projects tell the story of a community coming together for the Muskegon River. Explore ongoing efforts and see how your support makes a difference.

The Restoration of Penoyer Creek

Buckhorn Creek Dam Removal & Bridge Replacement

Penoyer Creek Daylighting on the Wisner Parcel

Penoyer Creek – Rowe Dam #1 Removal

A small stream flows over mossy rocks and greenery, surrounded by brown branches and plants, creating a soft, blurred effect on the moving water.
Our Mission

Support healthy ecosystems and thriving communities

The Muskegon River Watershed Assembly is committed to protecting the Muskegon River, the land it drains, and the life it sustains. Through education, science, and conservation, we’re preserving this vital watershed for future generations.

A smiling woman wearing a life vest and red cap is sitting in a blue kayak on a calm river, surrounded by green trees. A red bag and crate sit behind her in the kayak. She holds a blue paddle across her lap.

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