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REIMAGINING THE RIVERWITH YOU 0 + Community Members Engaged to Date Reimagining the Grand River can’t be done alone. Since 2002, thousands of community members have shared their vision for the future of our river. See some of their visions for the future of our river below. Anishinaabe Input Session On January 29, 2018, twenty […]

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Our River’s Story

OUR RIVER’S STORY The Story of Owashtanong Before it was the Grand River, it was named Owashtanong. The Anishinaabek were the original inhabitants of our city, which was known as Boweting. The river was a mode of transport and source of sustenance, providing water and food, but just as importantly embodied a spiritual connection to […]

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ALWAYS MOVING The Grand River is an iconic piece of what makes Grand Rapids a great place to work, relax and get active. After decades of turning away from the river following the industrial revolution, we’re now turning back to the river. With the help of the community, our partners are revitalizing the Grand River […]

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OUR RIVER’S STORY IS STILL BEING TOLD The Grand River is For Everyone Photo by Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. Photo by Latino Outdoors GR Photo by Grand Rapids Whitewater It’s a place for exploring, relaxing, getting active and reconnecting with nature. It has a rich history in Grand Rapids—from a source of travel and food […]