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  The Grand River
The Grand River is of such value to both the ecosystem it supports and the human settlements it affects that it was designated both a wild and scenic river on January 17, 1974.
The valleys of the Grand River are slowly widening due to the erosion of thier banks.
Grand River Partners, Inc. is a land trust that works with residents, landowners, businesses, and communities to protect the natural resources in the Grand River watershed.
www.grandriverpartners.org /the_grand_river.htm   (5378 words)

  
 Grand River, Iowa
Grand River is located in south central Iowa, 20 minutes south of Osceola, exit off Interstate 35, eight miles west on J20, and 7 miles north off highway 2.
Grand River Mutual Telephone Corporation is a progressive local exchange carrier with a service area covering 4,064 square miles in southern Iowa and northern Missouri.
Grand River Mutual serves a total of 21 counties in the two states - with 44 exchanges, 12 in Iowa and 32 in Missouri.
www.netins.net /ricweb/community/grandriv/griver.htm   (532 words)

  
 Grand State Wild and Scenic River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Grand Wild and Scenic River represents one of the finest examples of a natural stream to be found anywhere in Ohio.
The slow flow of this section of the river along with the adjoining wetlands, provides excellent habitat for a number of wildlife species, especially river otters, which have made a strong comeback after their reintroduction by the Division of Wildlife in 1986 and 1988.
Insuring the natural heritage of the Grand River is not limited to protecting the immediate streamside environment.
www.dnr.state.oh.us /dnap/sr/grand.htm   (502 words)

  
  Grand River (Ontario)
The Grand River is a river in Southern Ontario, Canada.
The river's rural character, ease of access and lack of portages make it a desirable canoeing location, especially the stretch between West Montrose and Paris.
The Grand River watershed consists of all the land that drains into the Grand River through tributary creeks and rivers such as the Conestogo, Speed, Eramosa and Nith.
www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/g/gr/grand_river__ontario_.html   (218 words)

  
 Grand River Partners Inc.
Grand River Partners, Inc. is a citizen-driven, non-profit land trust working to protect the Grand River and its tributaries.
To preserve the water quality, open space, the natural, recreational, agricultural and scenic resources of the Grand River in Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Portage, and Trumbull Counties by uniting residents, landowners, businesses, and communities in the stewardship and permanent protection of the Grand River Watershed.
The primary objective of Grand River Partners, Inc. is to serve as a land conservancy dedicated to protecting the Grand River, its tributaries and watershed.
www.grandriverpartners.org   (108 words)

  
 Grand River Hospital - Welcome
Grand River Hospital continues to make great strides in implementing new initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and patient-centred care in the emergency department.
Grand River Hospital is pleased to announce the development of an interactive, on-line patient tool for patients with chronic kidney disease.
At Grand River Hospital, we are committed to improving waiting times in MRI/CT scans, joint, and cancer surgery in support of the Ontario Government's Wait Time Strategy.
www.grandriverhospital.on.ca   (382 words)

  
 "Grand River, Michigan - Great Rivers - Angler's OnLine"
During low flows all of the rapids are accessible to wading anglers but as the river rises, one must limit his or her wading to certain locations.
The Red Cedar River joins the Grand in the city of Lansing and is the first major tributary to add its flow to the mainstream.
In this reach the river rapidly changes from a relatively narrow soft-bottomed stream to one that is broad with a firm gravel and sand substrate.
www.flyanglersonline.com /features/greatrivers/grand   (3208 words)

  
 The Colorado River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Colorado River is the primary river of the American Southwest, draining somewhere in the vicinity of 242,000 square miles of land, from the states of Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and California.
The Green River is the primary tributary of the Colorado River, and until 1921 the Colorado River did not technically begin until the Grand and Green Rivers joined together in Utah.
The peak flow rate through the Grand Canyon after construction of the dam was reduced to 50,000 cfs on rare occasions and is normally around 30,000 cfs.
www.kaibab.org /misc/gc_coriv.htm   (640 words)

  
 The Nature Conservancy in Ohio - Grand River Watershed
Mighty, rolling, free-flowing rivers have always attracted human activity - whether fishing, swimming, boating, or daydreaming by the water's edge - rivers are a precious resource that deserve to be safeguarded and handed down with care to future generations.
And although the ecological significance of the Grand River has been recognized by law, many miles of the river and its tributaries are threatened by expanding urbanization.
As we venture into the 21st century, it is up to everyone whose lives are touched by this majestic river, to work together to insure that the Grand continues to nurture an incredible diversity of life, bringing joy and inspiration to generations for years to come.
www.nature.org /wherewework/northamerica/states/ohio/preserves/art12947.html   (1101 words)

  
 Grand River Poultry
Grand River Poultry is one of the largest processors of farm-fresh poultry in Ontario, slaughtering approximately 425,000 chickens per week along with significant quantities of fowl.
Grand River Poultry is a private-label producer of fresh, high-quality, counter-ready and further-processed products for Canada’s largest retail chains.
Having earned industry recognition for its commitment to the highest known food safety and environmental standards, Grand River has proven itself to be a leader in the industry as well as in the communities in which we operate.
www.grandriverpoultry.com   (155 words)

  
 Dakota Prairie Grasslands - Grand River Ranger District
The Grand River National Grassland is characterized by rolling hills, river breaks, and some badland type areas, dominated by mixed grass prairie.
The north and south forks of the Grand River dissect the land unit, drain into Shadehill Reservoir and then flow easterly to the Missouri River.
Dispersed recreation is encouraged on the Grand River National Grassland, and opportunities for camping, photography, and viewing of native vegetation and wildlife are abundant.
www.fs.fed.us /r1/dakotaprairie/grandriver.htm   (419 words)

  
 Grand River Center
Social banquets up to 1,000 attendees will be inspired by the beautiful river views provided by the floor to ceiling glass walls in the riverside pre-function space.
The Grand River Center is conveniently connected by a covered skywalk to the luxurious new 193 room Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark.
The Grand River Center complex is an integral part of the new America's River Campus experience located at the Port of Dubuque, Iowa.
www.grandrivercenter.com   (452 words)

  
 Grand River Marine Marina Rules
Any person who is visiting or leasing properly from Grand River Marine at no time will verbally slander or become disorderly, causing any employee, any other leassee or person visiting Grand River Marine to believe that he or she Is being intimidated or in fear of physical harm.
Waste and refuse shall not be dropped into the river or elsewhere on marina grounds, but must be deposited in containers provided by the Marina for this purpose.
Parents shall be responsible for the strict control and close supervision of the conduct and behavior of their children while in the buildings or on marina property.
www.grandrivermarine.com /rules.html   (436 words)

  
 Annis Water Resources Institute - ISC
The WIT is a watershed-based interactive tool for local decision makers, educators, students, and residents of the Lower Grand River Watershed.
The WIT was developed using materials generated from the Lower Grand River Watershed 319 Project.
As a result of that project, a nonpoint source management plan was developed for the entire Lower Grand River Watershed, as well as two Clean Michigan Initiative approved plans for the Sand Creek Watershed and the Buck Creek Watershed.
www.lowergrandriver.org   (238 words)

  
 GRAND RIVER CANOE & KAYAK CLUB
We paddle predominantly rivers in Spring and lakes in Summer.
Favorite trips for the club are the Grand River, Vermillion, Little Beaver Creek in Ohio and the Clarion, and Allegeny in Pennsylvania.
For your information the Grand River USGS Realtime stream data is giving incorrect levels due to bridge construction downstream of the unit
www.grandrivercanoe.net   (188 words)

  
 Grand River Fly Tyers- FFF Fly Tying club in mid-Michigan offering fly casting and fly tying clinics. Tying flies, spey ...
The Grand River Fly Tyers are a charter club of the FFF, the Federation of Fly Fishers and the only club in midwest-Michigan.
The Grand River Fly Tyers are excited to have been recognized with The Club Achievement Award by the Great Lakes Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers
The Grand River Fly Tyers are active in the fly fishing and fly tying community as well.
www.grandriverflytyers.org   (321 words)

  
 Grand Canyon River Runners Association
Our goal is to preserve for the public the quality and quantity of professional river services traditionally available in the Grand Canyon.
We seek to educate the public about Grand Canyon history and science, to keep the public informed about river access issues, and to promote the highest ideals of resource stewardship and conservation for the Colorado River corridor within the Grand Canyon.
THE GCRRA is committed to conserving the Grand Canyon's Colorado River corridor in an unimpaired natural condition for future generations.
www.gcriverrunners.org   (243 words)

  
 Grand River Web
It is my distinct honor to welcome you to our Grand River website.
35 years, Grand River has evolved into one of the premier producers of performance Labrador shooting dogs in the United States today.
We personally built and operated top-end shooting clubs at Grand River Kennels and Game Birds, Buck Point Ranch, and Upland Mesa Wildlife Park in Colorado, and set up the wing shooting venues that are currently in place at the Flying B Ranch in Idaho.
www.grandriverweb.com   (251 words)

  
 Home
The Grand River Museum was started in 1998 to preserve the history of the Grand River area.
For many years, we knew there were dinosaur fossils in the area and it was decided to exhibit the growing collection in Lemmon, SD.
Since we live and ranch along the Grand River, we felt it important to also feature the Native American and Ranching exhibits, which we started in 2000.
www.grandrivermuseum.org   (151 words)

  
 The Walter Bean Grand River Trail
The Walter Bean Grand River Trail is designed to ensure an educational, environmental, and recreational heritage for generations to come.
When the last meter is in place, the Trail will run some 78 kilometers in the proximity of the Grand River and will extend the existing Cambridge-to-Hamilton trail system as one continuous pathway through Kitchener, Waterloo, and Woolwich to north of West Montrose.
Jerome's University and the Grand River Conservation Authority.
www.sju.ca /grt   (389 words)

  
 Grand Rapids Mortgage Roofing Siding Windows by Grand River USA of Grand Rapids Michigan.
Grand Rapids Mortgage Roofing Siding Windows by Grand River USA of Grand Rapids Michigan.
Grand River USA is Michigan's mortgage and home improvement resource.
Iron Mountain, Ishpeming, Bessemer, Baraga, Calumet, Hancock, Houghton, Iron River, Ironwood, Kingsford, Gladstone, Norway, Ontonogan, Marquette, and Wakefield.
www.grandriverusa.com   (522 words)

  
 ::: Grand River Builders : 616 454-9337 :::
It requires not only these same skills, and same raw materials, but also an understanding of historic design and the appropriate use of modern materials.
Since 1987, Grand River Builders has been providing these skills to historic building restoration projects in West Michigan.
We are successful because at the heart of Grand River Builders is a craftsman, not a contractor.
www.grandriverbuilders.com /index.html   (121 words)

  
 The GRAND RIVER "Great Canadian Rivers"
The Luther Marsh, truly a key in the Grand River Ecosystem.
In an unusual twist of fate, it was the people of two native Americans tribes who became the first landowners and settlers of the Grand, trading an American river valley for a new homeland in Upper Canada.
When their Mohawk leader, Joseph Brant, appealed to King George III for assistance, the grateful monarch made an unprecedented offer: six miles of land on either side of the Grand River, in the the wilderness of Upper Canada.
www.greatcanadianrivers.com /rivers/grand/grand-home.html   (190 words)

  
 Grand River Casino
The Bay at Grand River Casino has six cabins available for rent.
The Bay, formerly known as Jed's Landing, is just west of Mobridge and is owned by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
It will now be managed by Grand River Casino and Resort.
www.grandrivercasino.com /The_Bay/index.asp   (161 words)

  
 Friends of the Grand River
The Friends of the Grand River was organized to develop, promote and implement projects which will preserve, conserve and enhance the ecology of the Grand River watershed.
See the Grand Opportunites 2007 postcard [pdf] for more information.
This site has been posted to keep our members informed of current and future activities of the Friends of the Grand River organization.
www.friendsofthegrandriver.com   (172 words)

  
 River Information
The Grand River is one of the very few rivers qualified for the designation of “Scenic and Wild” by the Department of Natural Resources.
The river flows through two Northeast Ohio counties, Lake and Ashtabula.
Grand River Water Levels, USGS water gauge; Painesville, OH
www.grandrivercanoe.com /riverinfo.html   (279 words)

  
 Grand River Raceway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Grand River Raceway offers dynamic gaming entertainment in a charming, rural setting unlike any other.
Our facility features 200 slots, seasonal live harness racing, year-round simulcast racing, and fine casual dining.
Grand River Raceway also boasts party and conference services with fabulous on-site catering to suit your next social event or off-site business function.
www.grandriverraceway.com   (69 words)

  
 Grand River Area Family YMCA, Chillicothe, Missouri - Strong kids, strong families, strong communities
Grand River Area Family YMCA, Chillicothe, Missouri - Strong kids, strong families, strong communities
The minute the Grand River Area Family YMCA opened its doors on November 1, 1992, it became the most popular spot in town.
With a population of 8,500 people, Chillicothe and the surrounding communities in north central Missouri built a $2.5 million, 34,000 square foot facility.
www.grandriverymca.org   (90 words)

  
 Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant Madison Ohio
Grand River Cellars Winery and Restaurant Madison Ohio
is a restaurant and winery located in the heart of the Grand River Valley Wine Region.
Located on the border of Thompson and Madison, Ohio, it benefits from the air drainage located in the higher lands of Thompson, passing over the flat lands of the vineyards, and flowing down into the Grand River Valley basin.
grandrivercellars.com   (119 words)

  
 QS-9000 / ISO 9002 registered manufacturer of lathe cut and tubular dense rubber products
From request-for-quote to delivery, Grand River Rubber and Plastics is the best value source for your custom lathe cut and tubular rubber products.
Our goal is simple: to manufacture quality products to your exact specifications, and to deliver those products when you need them.
We appreciate the opportunity to show you how a relationship with Grand River Rubber and Plastics can benefit your organization.
www.grandriverrubber.com   (148 words)

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