10/5/09

Grand Rapids kayakers advocate for river restoration

In June, a similar rally was held in Ann Arbor on the Huron River. READ ABOUT HERE. Despite invitations, not a single member of the Ann Arbor media or city council showed up to support the kayaking community. In September, Ann Arbor Mayor, John Hieftje, dismissed the possibility of removing Argo Dam--a move that would restore a six-mile section of the Huron River and put Ann Arbor on the map as lower Michigan's premier paddling destination.