The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public feedback on a proposal to remove the Sixth Street Dam in Grand Rapids.
The Grand River Upper Reach Revitalization Project, also known as GR Whitewater or Restore the Rapids, aims to enhance the aquatic habitat by removing the dam and constructing a new barrier designed to block invasive sea lampreys.
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The Sixth Street Dam is a popular spot for the community. Neighbors who fish are expressing concern over the potential removal, fearing it could allow sea lampreys to travel upstream.
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“I’ve been fishing down here my entire life. Started out with bass, primarily went into salmon and steelhead, know the entire river up and down,” Alex Bass said.
Sea lampreys were first seen in the Great Lakes region in 1921. The invasive species uses a large suction-cup mouth to feed off fish…