Are birders allowed at Muskegon wastewater treatment facility?
The Muskegon facility is located adjacent to the Muskegon State Game Area, which helps draw birds to the wastewater system. Birders are welcome at the facility provided they obtain a pass at the wastewater system office before touring the site. Birders that can show membership in a birding organization can be issued annual passes.
How many miles of underdrains to return the Muskegon River?
6. Return 200 miles of underdrains to return the clean water to the Muskegon River. Demand for the Archery hunting passes was incredible! We are sold out as of 1:30PM 9/7/21.
What is there to do at the Muskegon State Park?
The Muskegon Astronomical Society maintains an observatory on site. The Muskegon Michigan Area Rocketry launch site is on the property. Over 10 miles of groomed snowmobile trails pass through the property. The Port City RC Club maintains their field on the site. The West Michigan Area RC Club has an area reserved for its use.
How to contact MCWMS?
Birders that can show membership in a birding organization can be issued annual passes. Contact the office at 231-724-3440 for more information. MCWMS Birding Guidelines Brochure. An informative handout providing helpful information to those interested in visiting the plant property for bird watching.
What birds are at Muskegon State Game Area?
At other times of the year, birders might see Red Phalarope, Greater White-fronted Goose, Eurasian Wigeon, Gyrfalcon, Eared Grebe, or American White Pelican. The Muskegon facility is located adjacent to the Muskegon State Game Area, which helps draw birds to the wastewater system. Birders are welcome at the facility provided they obtain a pass ...
Latest Updates
Demand for the Archery hunting passes was incredible! We are sold out as of 1:30PM 9/7/21. Thank you for your understanding if you were unable to participate.
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Background
Recent Accomplishments
- On December 1, 2021, EGLE contractors collected samples of water from one additional residential drinking water well in Muskegon along a portion of White Road and North Maple Island Road (west of t...
- On December 7, 2021, Muskegon County submitted the Phase 2 PFAS Sampling Work Plan, which consists of additional groundwater monitoring well sampling around the WWTP’s lago…
- On December 1, 2021, EGLE contractors collected samples of water from one additional residential drinking water well in Muskegon along a portion of White Road and North Maple Island Road (west of t...
- On December 7, 2021, Muskegon County submitted the Phase 2 PFAS Sampling Work Plan, which consists of additional groundwater monitoring well sampling around the WWTP’s lagoons and spray irrigation...
- On March 29, 2022, EGLE collected samples of water from one additional residential drinking water well in Muskegon near the WWTP. PFAS was not detected in the well.
Next Steps
- EGLE will continue to work with Muskegon County Department of Public Works to determine the nature and extent of the PFAS plume.
Residential Well Testing/Alternate Water Information
- EGLE will continue to work with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Public Health Muskegon County to evaluate residential wells in the area and expand residential drink...
Sampling Results Summary
- This table was updated to include all seven PFAS criteria effective 12/21/2020. * Residential well and groundwater monitoring well results are compared to EGLE Part 201 criteria for 7 PFAS compounds: PFOS (16 ppt), PFOA (8 ppt), PFNA (6 ppt), PFHxS (51 ppt), PFHxA (400,000 ppt), PFBS (420 ppt), and HFPO-DA (370 ppt).