Grand Rapids Whitewater Inc.

“Grand rapids whitewater did not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The 990 will be reviewed by the bookkeeper and treasurer before it is filed. The 990 will also be reviewed with the board after the return is filed. It will be presented by the bookkeeper or the treasurer.”

“Governing documents are not made available to the public.”

“The purpose of the corporation is to promote the creation and operation of a public park along and within the grand river, including creation of a whitewater course to provide recreational and fitness opportunities to the general public, and to promote an environmentally sound design for such public park to enhance the sustainability of the wildlife and natural resources within such park and the grand river.”

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“Draft reports and memorandums were written on project topics including: lake sturgeon habitat restoration, the economic impact study approach, and a construction management advisor. In addition, support was provided for subconsultant oversight and presentation materials. Mussel study- a freshwater mussel survey was conducted by a consultant in the section of river proposed to be affected by the rapids restoration project. The underwater mussel survey focused on understanding the distribution of unionids, species composition, and estimating the number of species that may potentially be affected by the proposed rapids restoration project. A focus of the survey was on state or federally threatened or endangered species. The results of the survey were prepared in preparation for a biological assessment opinion to be developed to address potential impacts of restoration activities, a design for mitigation, and evaluate any long term effects of the project, particularly on the federally endangered mussel. Economic impact study- an economic impact study was conducted by a consultant to understand the potential economic activity that might result from the grand river rapids restoration project as proposed in grand rapids michigan. The study evaluated quantitative estimates of net-new economic activity stemming from changes in recreational uses of the restored river and riverfront as proposed in the economic impact study. The study also provided a qualitative review of some economic impacts stemming from the restored river, including quality of life benefits and real estate development potential. Grand rapids whitewater continues to work with state and federal regulatory agencies to complete the engineering, scientific, and ecological analysis needed to acquire necessary permits before construction on the grand river can begin. Current efforts are focusing on fish passage, improving habitat conditions for threatened and endangered species, and finalizing the design of an adjustable hydraulic structure to block passage of invasive sea lamprey.”