The Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve restoration work is complete! The first phase of the project involved removing invasive species, grading, placing topsoil and removing debris, concrete and iron from locations within the preserve. Seed and erosion blankets were then installed to stabilize the work areas and prevent erosion.
The second phase of the project included the planting of 2100 trees, 3400 shrubs and 30,400 herbaceous plants. Habitat structures were placed to provide cover for fish and wildlife.
The aquatic restoration portion of the project restored the connection to Muskegon Lake to allow for the movement of fish and water flow from the river/lake into the lagoon.
The project was funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative with a grant through the West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission and the NOAA/Great Lakes Commission Regional Partnership.