Partnering to protect our natural rescources www.Flintriver.org Winter 2008-09 The Watershed Reporter From the Executive Director Rebecca Fedewa Happy New Year! It’s been an exciting year for benthic monitoring program. Perhaps even more impor- the Flint River Watershed Coalition. And as we begin our tantly, Sue Kubic from the Drain Office sits on the FRWC 12th year, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you board and does a bang up job organizing our yearly to all of our partners spring clean up. Drain Office staff also donate their time who have helped as volunteer in many of the FRWC programs. the FRWC become General Motors. GM has been a long time financial the organization it is supporter of our Genesee GREEN program, helping us today. We couldn’t reach middle and high school students to teach them have done it without about stewardship of our watershed. In addition to their New Website you!! While we do generous financial support, GM encourages its employees not have the space in to volunteer with our organization, with several dedicated The FRWC has a new website. Check us out at this newsletter to note individuals serving on our board, helping to run GREEN, www.FlintRiver.org. We’ve added new features to Rebecca Fedewa each and every one of and participating in the program as mentors to area help you better get to know your watershed. On the our very valuable partners, I would like to take a moment students. “Programs” tab, check out our new interactive monitor- to highlight a few who have had an enormous impact on Ruth Mott Foundation. Ruth Mott took a chance on us ing map. Click on a site, and you can view data for that the success of the FRWC. three years ago, and infused significant resources into the site from the last four years, a link to photos of the site, University of – Flint. The long time home FRWC, allowing us to take an important leap forward in and driving directions. You can also access the complete of the Flint River Watershed Coalition, the UM-Flint not our growth as an organization. The level and duration of set of data for every site and download an application to only provides us with shelter but also works hand in hand their support has been invaluable in building the sustain- use with Google Earth. We also have a detailed calendar with the FRWC to implement a number of our education, able organization we have today. of events under the “News and Events” tab, as well as stewardship, and other programs focused on improving C. S. Mott Foundation. Our growth continued when access to our newsletters, annual reports, and other the Flint River Watershed. Together, we have worked on the C. S. Mott Foundation extended their support to the documents under the “Publications” tab. our common mission of education and action on environ- FRWC. With very generous general support funds, we Take a look, and let us know what you think! mental issues. Staff at the UM-Flint / Center for Applied have hired additional staff and broadened the scope of Environmental Research (CAER) have written watershed our activities. plans on which we have assisted with implementation; Members and Volunteers (like You!!). Of course, we and we have worked cooperatively on some where CAER wouldn’t be a Coalition if weren’t for the amazing base is the primary implementer. Students have regularly of members and volunteers who give their time and What if the FRWC had a penny for every participated in our river clean-ups; and faculty have been support to our programs and other activities. All that we time you searched the Internet? Here’s a new easy way to raise money for the Flint River involved in several of our programs from time to time. have accomplished in the last 11 years has been done in Watershed Coalition. Just start using GoodSearch.com as Support from the UM - Flint has been vital to our growth. partnership with the residents and business owners of the your search engine and online shopping mall. Every time Genesee County Drain Commissioner. Working with Flint River Watershed (and some generous friends outside you search the Internet or make an online purchase at one the Drain Office and the Genesee County Community the watershed) who recognize how important it is to of their partner merchants, GoodSearch makes a donation Water Quality Consortium, the FRWC delivers a wide protect, preserve, and improve this valuable resource. to the FRWC and it’s powered by Yahoo! so you get great variety of education and outreach programs, including I look forward to continuing all these partnerships over search results! canoe trips, river walks, Genesee GREEN, and our the next 11 years! Thanks so much for all you do. 2 The Watershed Reporter - Winter 08/09 River Views

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The Watershed Reporter is published quarterly by the Flint River Watershed Coalition. The Coalition is dedicated to promoting the importance of protecting our natural resources.It works closely with the public and with private agencies and - - - The Hamilton Dam, as it appeared to Theo in 1909. “This is a beautiful little place.” citizens’ groups in carrying out its mission. On July 27, 1909, from Flint, Michigan, Theo sent a postcard to Mrs. Dreyer in Detroit. He made this comment FRWC regarding the Hamilton Dam: “This is a beautiful little place.” Board of Directors Watch the dam over the next few months as this area undergoes significant improvement and update. Construct- ed in 1920, it also once served as a pedestrian bridge, but is now in severe disrepair. Because of its dilapidation, Board Chairman The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality ordered that steps be taken by 2008 to correct the problems. These steps are underway, and will result in some vast improvements and changes from what you see here. Please Jack Minore watch as we provide you with future updates on this familiar site. Executive Director Rebecca Fedewa Board Changes Board of Directors Since it was first initiated, Dennis Zicha has been instrumental Darren Bagley in our Spring and Fall benthic water monitoring program. Linda Berker He has given countless hours to site selection and mapping, Bob Carlyon volunteer recruitment, maintaining the equipment, entering the Brad Hill data – and supervising the entire operation. Dennis has decided S. Olof Karlstrom to ‘hang it up’ this year – and has resigned his Board position Susanne Kubic Amanda Kurzman and the chairmanship of the Monitoring Committee. The Board Bob McCallister accepted his resignation, with gratitude and appreciation for his Sara McDonnell contributions over several years. He will certainly be missed. Amy McMillan Norway Landing Kiosk Brent Nickola Bentley High Supports FRWC Diane Peplinski Kiosks installed Bill Welch on South Branch Flint River FRWC Board meetings are held Two new kiosks, funded by the FRWC, have the third Friday of the month been installed on the South Branch Flint River at in Lapeer County. The kiosks, built by FRWC in the Genesee Room of the the member Carl Haas of Columbiaville, will pro- Prahl Conference Center. vide information on the Flint River watershed Printed locally at a Union Shop Bentley High School Teacher Cheryl Hobson’s Environmental and its recreational opportunities. on Recycled Paper with 40% Post-Consumer Waste. Science students participated in this fall’s Storm Drain Stenciling The “Norway Landing” kiosk is located at Please Recycle! program, sponsored by the Genesee County Community Water the Norway Lake Road Access Site just east of Quality Consortium. They are seen here presenting a banner Columbiaville. A second kiosk was installed they created to commemorate their work to FRWC Outreach and upstream at the Oxbow Campground in the Education Coordinator Sue Lossing. Lapeer State Game Area. The Watershed Reporter - Winter 08/09 Water Levels in the Flint River 3 Chairman’s Update: Jack Minore

Any of you who have seen the river upstream from downtown Flint must have noticed that the river is a mere stream compared to its normal depth. You’ve probably wondered why. In a nutshell – here’s the story. The Hamilton Dam (downtown/on the UM – Flint Campus) has been on the “Critical Dam List” for some time, now. That is, the dam is crumbling and in serious need of repair and/ or replacement. That list is kept by the state’s Department *this drawing is not reproduced to scale of Natural Resources Jack Minore (DNR), and is Rendering of a possible treatment for the Hamilton Dam public information. The City of Flint owns that dam and has been working for some time on determining what Your Watershed organization has been instrumental Oxbow Campground needs to be done and how best to complete the repairs in efforts to explore various alternatives to “just another or replacement. concrete dam.” Through the generous support of the Agreement Reached The Hamilton Dam serves multiple purposes: it was Ruth Mott Foundation, we have hired a firm to assess An agreement between Lapeer County Parks and a Flood control dam for property downstream in Flint the potential of replacing the dam with a series of MDNR, Wildlife Division will allow continued use of Township; but that function is largely obsolete because “little rock barriers” that would give that stretch of the of other water level controls. The dam’s primary func- river (roughly from Longway Blvd to Saginaw Street) a a rustic campground on the South Branch Flint River. tion is to impound water upstream to the City Water more natural appearance, while also providing better The Oxbow Campground, located in the Lapeer State Treatment Facility on Dort Highway at Stewart Ave. fish habitat and boat passage through downtown Flint. Game Area between Flint River Road and Norway Lake While most area water is pumped in from Lake Huron, That proposal is still under review from the city, which Road, will provide rustic camping for canoe paddlers the Flint Water Treatment Plant (along with the Flint actually owns the dam. between March 1 and November 1 each year. The River) serves as the back-up system for the city and for The repair or replacement effort is moving forward campground is only accessible by canoe and will much of the county. Should something happen to the at a fairly rapid pace; and by the time you read this, service up to 10 tent units. A hand well for drinking pipeline that comes to Flint from Lake Huron; Flint River the City may be ready to announce its plans for the water could be treated and distributed within hours. In Hamilton Dam. Meanwhile, the low water presents a water and a pit toilet are available. fact, it is treated a minimum of four times each year great opportunity to retrieve/remove trash that was The original campground agreement was first just to be certain that our own local treatment plant formerly unreachable because it was under water. established in 1983 as part of the South Branch is working and available for emergency needs. A third Flint River canoe route. When navigation of the river important function of the dam is to keep the impound- Also - A Big Thank-You ! became impaired due to numerous logjams, use of ment of water behind the dam to prevent adverse I want to express my thanks to all of the people the campground diminished. Efforts by the FRWC to pollution effects from land along the river from Flowing who attended our fund raising event last October – and restore navigation allowed Lapeer County Parks and underground and into the river. to all who donated money or silent auction prizes to Recently, the DNR issued a letter to the city make it a success. As a result of the fund-raiser; we the MDNR to reach an agreement under a “Special requiring the water levels be lowered substantially to welcome several new members to the FRWC – and we Use Permit”. Advanced registration is required and alleviate pressure on the Hamilton Dam and minimize look forward to your participation in our events. Finally, special rules apply. For campground registration and the impacts of the potential failure of the dam. Hence, of course, our staff deserves a special thanks for their information, contact Lapeer County Parks at the very low water levels upstream from the dam. efforts in making the fund-raiser a complete success. 810-667-0304. 4 The Watershed Reporter - Winter 08/09 Tara Cuvelier joins FRWC staff Tara started working with the FRWC this past fall on a temporary basis, and this past November officially joined the FRWC staff as our new Program Assistant. She works with us part time helping out on just about everything we do. Tara brings a broad set of experience and skills to the FRWC, including her photography, writing, computer, web design, and even opera singing talents. Most recently, Tara was working as a temporary secretary with the C. S. Mott Foundation and is currently working on her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland. Check out her photos at www.taracuvelier.com.

Cycling – 10 Questions With...... Tara Cuvelier, FRWC Program Assistant Armchair Style by Jack Minore 1. Why are you a member of/work for /volunteer for the FRWC? My bikes are hung on the rafters in the garage – First and foremost, I have always felt a strong connection for the environment. I love the outdoors, and it will take an unseasonably warm and sunny day especially Michigan’s outdoors, and strongly feel that nature in general needs to be protected. for me to get one down before late March. Meanwhile, 2. What FRWC programs do you participate in? however, I’m thinking ahead about another bike tour. As many as I can. I certainly would like to be more involved, and intend to become far more active as I’ve been on several organized, commercially run tours; time goes. I really enjoyed my experience with the benthic monitoring. and I’ll be embarking on plans for next year during 3. When did you first get involved in the FRWC? these winter months. I only recently became aware of the FRWC while working as a temporary in the Environment Department The January issue of “Bicycling” Magazine advertis- at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. I was introduced to Rebecca Fedewa through them, and began ing section has more than 25 ads for cycling tours in working here at the FRWC. the United States, Canada and Europe. These organized 4. What’s your favorite part of the watershed? tours usually include support vans to carry your luggage I think it would have to be the community in general. I’m a relative newbie, but thus far, everyone I’ve – planned dinners and breakfasts – and overnights in met has been great. There is a strong sense of camaraderie that is very heart-warming. great inns or hotels. They include guides who can assist 5. What is the most interesting thing you have seen in the watershed (wildlife, garbage, someone doing with Flat tires or other ride issues – and usually include something unexpected, etc.) options for tourist attractions, artistic or sporting events Honestly, there are three -- water scorpions, an enormous water beetle, and the amount of trash that was along the way. Daily rides are generally in the 35-60 pulled out the the river during the clean-up. mile range – with add-on options for special sites. Usually, it you have a particular area of the country 6. What’s your favorite river (any river) memory? you want to see; you can simply Google the state, It would have to be canoeing down the Au Sable River when I was younger. I’ve always enjoyed country or city area first – and then search for bicycling. canoeing, but haven’t had much opportunity to do so in the past few years. I need to change that. You can also tackle the search from the opposite direc- 7. What worries you most about the watershed? tion: search for biking and see what locations pop up The health of the ecosystem and the often indifferent attitude of those who live in the watershed. It is still that intrigue you. difficult for me to wrap my head around the thought processes of someone who thinks it’s acceptable to Bicycling vacations provide a great way to see an toss something like a tire in the river, let alone things as large as refrigerators. area “up-close” and keep fit – as well as touring with 8. What gives you the most hope? a friendly group. And for the winter, just the planning I think it would be that people are starting to become more aware of the damage humans as a whole are works to alleviate the winter blahs. And, of course, doing to the environment. It’s always been a concern of mine, and it’s nice to see that awareness growing there are kayaking, hiking and other active vacations among others. galore. 9. If you could change one thing to help improve the watershed, what would it be? You can ‘warm up’ for that biking vacation with It would be to make people aware of proper recycling facility locations for used oil and other unwanted the Friends of the Flint River Trail riders beginning the chemicals instead of using the river as a dumping site, and make it easier for them to use those facilities. first Sunday in May – and every Sunday throughout 10. Who is your river/watershed/environmental/conservation hero? the summer: watch for the ride announcements in the Being a forest lover, first and foremost would have to be Theodore Roosevelt, who was an avid environ- spring – and join us for the trail clean-up on Saturday, mentalist. He contributed greatly to conserving natural resources and wildlife, protecting millions of acres April 25th. of forest, and opening several federal parks. The Watershed Reporter - Winter 08/09 “Evening With Dale Kildee” 5 Lapeer Happenings Fall Event a Great Success by Dave Wolfenden On Saturday, September 20, a small group of Lapeer Rotarians went on a scouting trip through the section of the river we keep clear from Millville Rd. in Lapeer to Flint River Rd. at the edge of the State Game Area. Earlier in the week, we experienced heavy rain and we wanted to see if the high water had brought any trees down, blocking the river. By the end of the week the high water had started to recede, but was still about three feet above normal with a very swift current. It looked like we were in for a fun trip in my tandem kayak. Very shortly after leaving Millville Landing we ran into several large trees fallen across the river. Due to the high water, we were able to go around or over most of the obstructions. With several limbs hanging close to the water that we had to make our way through, we were covered with leaves, twigs and spiders. As we rounded a bend about half way between Millville Rd. and Stanley Rd., I saw a bald eagle Fly from the top of a very large tree. This was the first eagle I have seen in this area. Unfortunately, Kathleen didn’t see the bird due to working Congressman Dale Kildee enjoys his evening with guests at the Fall Evening Event very hard at getting spiders out of her hair. The Flint River Watershed Coalition sponsored a very The Flint River Watershed Coalition would like to We continued on, seeing ducks, deer, and a great blue special Fall Event on October 23, 2008 at the Longway extend its thanks to the many supporters who helped heron along with all the other wildlife we always see along Planetarium in Flint. Billed as ‘An Evening with make the event a success. We could not have put the river. Soon we came to a footbridge that is usually Congressman Dale Kildee’, the night was a successful together the evening without their generous contribu- several feet above the water. But today the water was so blend of good food, interesting presentations, and an tion of time, talent, and financial support. The members high we were able to paddle around it over the Flooded entertaining sky show. of the planning committee are: Nancy Byder, Duane bank. Just past the bridge is a huge tree, which is normally There were almost 70 in attendance. All who Elling, Jack Minore, Wade Pyles, and Dayne Walling. far enough above the water to allow easy navigation. We participated heard about Mr. Kildee’s thoughts and Food was provided by the French Laundry. The wonder- got caught in the current and swept sideways against the perspectives on the issues and opportunities related to ful setting and the slideshow “Journey to the Edge tree. The opening between the tree and the water was the protection of our waterways. His comments were of Space and Time” were provided by the Longway just enough to allow the kayak to pass through, but not followed by a timely presentation by Mr. James Clift of Planetarium. the passengers. The boat tipped over dumping us into the Michigan Environmental Council. Clift covered the Lastly, we want to thank those individuals and the less than warm water. Kathleen hung onto the tree in implementation issues associated with the passage businesses who generously donated items for the silent the middle of the river and I swam the kayak to shore a of the Great Lakes Compact. He focused on prevent- auction. A combination of artwork, personal services, short distance downstream. We dumped the water out of ing negative impacts on the waterways, encouraging and household items helped the FRWC raise over the boat and continued on to Flint River Rd. without any conservation, and the challenges we face. He closed $350.00 for our educational and recreational programs. additional excitement. his presentation by making the group aware of the im- Please recognize our silent auction donors when you Kayaking in fast moving water is a lot of fun, but it portant steps that the public can take to participate in see them on the river! They are: Donald James and requires caution. We were wearing life jackets and are both ensuring the success of the Great Lakes Compact. If you Linda Berker; Nancy Byder; Bob Carlyon; Creative Clean- good swimmers. would like to view Mr. Clift’s presentation, it is available ing; d’Vine Wines; Duane Elling; Essential Balance; Jack The following Saturday The Rotary River Rats along on the FRWC website at www.Flintriver.org. Minore; David and Rebecca Pettengill; Yoga Loft of Flint. with Carl and new volunteer Jay went through the same section and cleared most of the trees. We left the large tree Defending Our Natural Treasures (D.O.N.T.) that dumped us -- it can stay to challenge other boaters Defending our Natural Treasures closed out 2008 with high hopes as we await the completion of the Brandon Town- next year. The final stream obstruction removal and habitat ship Master Plan Update. With two Planning Fairs and a county-facilitated Green Infrastructure Charette, we are encour- restoration project was on Farmers Creek in mid-October to aged about the direction the plan is heading. In addition, Brandon now has a new Twp. Supervisor, Kathy Thurman, clear the path for a group of students who would be going who seems interested in environmental issues, supportive of the Ecological showcase idea for Township property, and down the river a few days later. We had a busy time this is taking the County’s/MSUE Citizen Planner course. Finally, D.O.N.T is looking forward to working with Science teacher year keeping up with fallen trees, but the river remains Dave Green’s newly formed 4-H Youth Conservation Council, helping them generate ideas for projects in the watershed open through most sections. As always, we can use more volunteers. and serving as a resource for the group. 6 The Watershed Reporter - Winter 08/09 FRWC Membership Through a lot of hard work, and some luck, we New and Renewing Members: have had one of our most successful membership Stephen Arellano Gordon Hall Christina Nickola periods ever! We are really pleased with the increase Samantha Aumaugher Jen Minore and John Hayes John and Lucy Northrop in our membership, and the number of current David Beaulieu Brad Hill Jeanne Pepper members who renewed their affiliation with the FRWC Folke Boman Patricia Hill Mary Powell since the last newsletter. We are reaching out to more John Brissaud Patrick Hill Donna Proffer and more individuals and organizations who value the Ruth Brown Tom Hill Terry Reechko Flint River as an important resource in our area. When Jeanne Burns-Frank Rick Holaly Tanya Roycraft we can grow with our members as a coalition, we Nancy Byder Doug Howard Jill Ryan improve our long term ability to protect and preserve Brandon Cameron Helen Hoyt Ramona Sain the watershed. With the help of the contributors listed Sara and Geof Jacobs Carter Sally Shaheen Joseph Matt Schlinker to the right, we are becoming a more sustaining and Cameron Charron S. Olof Karlstrom Janet Schultz John Cherry Lee Katz Bob and Betty Shaw visible force for protection and preservation. Jason Christle Donald Kaye Steve Smith We hope that you will encourage your friends Steve Clinton Lonnie Kester Virginia Smith and colleagues to learn more about the Flint River Amy Coster Congressman Dale Kildee Sandra Smithey Watershed Coalition. Pass this newsletter on to them, Joe and Alice Coyner Virginia Knag Edith and J. Merrill Spencer direct them to our greatly improved website at www. Robert and Rita Darnton Charles Koory Shelly Spivack Flintriver.org, or let them know that they can view Kiersten Dekorne Dusty Ledman Ronny Sydney some beautiful river photography and see our activi- Chris Delmoarone David Lossing Aida Tallman ties on our new site on Flicker.com. Dinae Dinsmore John Matonich Laura Tonks The impressive list of names to the right is all the Duane Elling Olivia Maynard Fred and Alycemae Townsend generous new and renewing members of the FRWC. Pamela Farris Mark McDonnell Bruce Trevithic We really appreciate their support, and look forward Richard and Linda Fedewa Matt McKimmy Lynn Van Norman to continuing our affiliation with them and all of the Flushing Area Historical Society Riley McLincha Douglas Weiland members of the FRWC. We especially want to thank Ester Fuchs Ashley McLogan Mitchell Weiss Carol Ganz Arletta Minore Doug Wenger those who backed the efforts of our Board and staff Michael Glasson Eric Minore Jack Wheatley by becoming members during our ‘FirstGiving’ project Lee Gonzales Frederick Muhl Reginald Lancaster and Karen Wilkinson this fall. Carl Hagstrom Eldon and Kathleen Murphy Marta Wyngaard-Tavakoli

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FRWC AnnualSave Dinner the Meeting Date! and Silent Auction Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 6-9 PM Davison Country Club 9512 Lippincott Blvd., Corner of M-15 and Lippincott, just south of I-69

Friends and Guests are welcome to attend. The cost is $30 per person. Reservations are required by January 26, 2008. Call (810) 767-6490 or e-mail: [email protected] DragonFly Quilt – created and donated by Katherine Saunders. Silent auction item. Estimated value is $500. Come Join Us for This Fun Night Out and Help Support Your Healthy Watershed!

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