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Come On In, The Water Is Fine

Posted by Chip Richards on May 9th, 2009

"Water is the best of all things." - Pindar (c. 522 BC - c. 438 BC), Olympian Odes

 

Swimming in the Grand River?  Fishing, rafting or kayaking in that water?!  Sure, why not?  The water quality of the Grand, as it flows through downtown Grand Rapids, is actually GOOD!  As a matter of fact, it is as good as that of renowned scenic trout stream, the Rogue River, a major upstream Grand River tributary.  What about after a big rain event?

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