Grayling in Crawford County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Creation Of An Artificial Trout Stream
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 7, 2023
1. Creation Of An Artificial Trout Stream Marker
This trout stream was constructed to replace three straight channels, which were edged with broken concrete and rusty steel sheet piling, were silted over time to a shallow depth and were warming the water as they flowed slowly to their outlets in the East Branch. The old channels were first filled with earth and then a new, meandering trout stream was dug, with shallows and pools to replicate a natural trout stream.
Geotech cloth was installed in the new stream-bed and along its banks before natural stone cobble, gravel and boulders were placed to duplicate small stream channels as they occur in Northern Michigan. Stumps, cedar logs and other typical, natural debris was added to provide cover and shade for the trout. Natural tree, shrub and riverine grasses have been planted along its banks.
The free flowing stream, 400 feet in length, is open at both ends for wild Brook, Brown and Rainbow Trout to have unobstructed access.
Erected by Crawford County, Michigan.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment.
Location. 44° 40.206′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grayling (within shouting distance of this marker); Michigan Grayling (within shouting distance of this marker); History of the Grayling Fish Hatchery (within shouting distance of this marker); Michelson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Au Sable Riverboat Commemoration (approx. 0.8 miles away); Chief Shoppenagon / Shoppenagon's Homesite
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 7, 2023
2. Creation Of An Artificial Trout Stream Marker
Marker with the trout stream in the background.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 7, 2023
3. Creation Of An Artificial Trout Stream Marker
More of the trout stream.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
