Restore the rapids improve public safety restore aquatic habitat variety and suitability for native great lakes fish and mussel species and enhance river access and use in kent county michigan

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded the City of Grand Rapids a $12.9 million Cooperative Agreement under the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (CFDA 10.932) on May 12, 2026, to restore rapids, improve public safety, and restore aquatic habitat variety and suitability for native Great Lakes fish and mussel species while enhancing river access and use in Kent County, Michigan. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2028. Place of performance is Michigan, USA.

The Regional Conservation Partnership Program provides technical and financial assistance to eligible producers for implementation of conservation activities on eligible land on a regional or watershed scale. NRCS enters into partnership agreements with eligible partner organizations, typically for five years, delivering conservation planning, design, and implementation support alongside financial assistance for eligible landowners and lands within approved project areas.