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Thursday, May 09, 2013  60-thousand fingerling Chinook Salmon were released into pet nets in the Boardman River.

Friday, May 03, 2013  We stopped by Mrs. Stambaugh's Kindergarten class at South Boardman Elementary, part of the Forest Area School District for our classroom salute.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Winter is finally starting to melt away and many fishermen and women can look forward to strapping on boots and waders and getting in some good fly fishing!

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  UPDATED: Newaygo County has issued a local state of emergency for parts of the Muskegon River in Newaygo County.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A group of homes along the Boardman River are being threatened by flooding, and residents living there say the Brown Bridge Dam removal project is to blame.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTOS: Parts of the Boardman River in Traverse City are flooding.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Traverse City Commissioners are expected to approve a $40,000 dollar grant from the state at Tuesday night’s meeting, to improve the Boardman River Boat Launch as well as the connected parking lot.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  A public meeting was held tonight at the Civic Center in Traverse City to try and answer the public's questions regarding the Boardman River and the dam removal project.

Monday, October 08, 2012  The Emergency Manager reports 40 calls have been received by homeowners reporting flood damage.

Saturday, October 06, 2012  Update Sunday 12:00pm: Authorities say the breach at the Brown Bridge Dam is secure, water levels have gone back to normal, and the situation is considered under control.

Friday, October 05, 2012  A logging truck carrying wood chips collided with a train around noon on Friday.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  David Walter was charged Tuesday morning with attempted unlawful imprisonment and assault.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Work continues on the largest dam removal project in Michigan's history. In August, workers started demolishing one of the three dams on the Boardman River to bring back the river's historic flow pattern. The Sabin, Brown Bridge and Boardman Dams are all being removed.

Monday, July 30, 2012  A fight at a Traverse City boat launch landed one man behind bars.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Northern Michigan is known for it's outdoor adventures - and many people enjoy activities in the Boardman River Watershed, which spans Grand Traverse and Kalkaska counties.