Protecting Northern Michigan's ​Water Resources

Rivers

Indian River

The Indian River originates at the southeast end of Burt Lake and flows through residential areas before entering the urban environment of Indian River, then through a wetland area before […]

Crooked River

Description: The Crooked River is about 10 km long and connects Crooked Lake with Burt Lake. The river channel is dredged to provide recreational boating access between the two lakes. A lock and dam operated […]

Carp Lake River

Description: The Carp Lake River is a 10.5 mile long river located in Emmet County. It is one of only five locations in the world where the critically endangered Hungerford’s […]

Boyne River

Description: You can’t start at the mouth of the Boyne River and swim upstream to some of the tallest hills in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula without running into some obstacles. In […]

Rapid River

Description: The Rapid River is a tributary to the Torch River. The Rapid is 18 miles long and originates about six miles northeast of Kalkaska in a forested area of […]