RIVER RAISIN

International conservation group The Nature Conservancy recently put a call out for volunteers to help with maintenance work at a decades-old nature preserve in Lenawee County. The Ives Road Fen Preserve between Tecumseh and Adrian requires constant habitat work to keep invasive species in check, officials said. The invasive plant was brought from Eurasia to grow thick and tall hedgerows that crowd out native plant species. “Invasive plant management is one of our top priorities at this property. And since these are native shrubs, we leave scattered ones on the edges and that’s a constant seed source,” Pearson said.

Hundreds braved the chilly air Saturday to witness a demonstration and reenactment of the River Raisin battles during the War of 1812.

Sunday's event will explore Monroe’s days of Prohibition. It’s also a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Monroe County.

The carp were caught in nets and transferred to this pond which was supplied with fresh water from the river by means of endless bucket conveyors.

Over 1,300 toy ducks floated down the River Raisin when the Downtown Monroe Business Network sponsored the Ducky Dash last Thursday.

Ducky Dash, sponsored by Downtown Monroe Business Network, includes the duck race, children's games and food trucks.

Navarre’s Monroe deed was originally written in French and executed by a group of Potawatomi Indian chiefs.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Inspired by the establishment of a nearby preserve in 2016, three families in western Washtenaw County teamed up to permanently protect 90 acres of their land from development, including conserving areas along the River Raisin. The Ann Arbor-based Legacy Land Conservancy announced the project in the Sharon Hills area near Manchester on Wednesday, June 29. “Seeing the nearby land preserved years ago motivated us to find a way to protect our land too,” said John McCullough in a statement. That includes just under 4,000 feet of land bordering the river in Sharon Township in western Washtenaw County. “Land protection is a group effort,” said Legacy Land Conservancy Executive Director Diana Kern in a statement.

In honor of Earth Day, Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary hosted “Witness of Nummasepee: Connecting as Caretakers of the River Raisin.”

This past week, the Whitmer Administration announced that the National Parks Service and Michigan are partnering to promote accessibility to national parks.

The unregulated degradation of the River Raisin from the 1900's to the 1980's made the waterway one of the most polluted rivers in Michigan.

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The River Raisin ice jam moved downriver to Hellenberg Field where it was "unlikely to cause significant problems," a city official said.

A massive ice jam at the Winchester Street Bridge in Monroe has resulted in the third highest water level on record for the River Raisin.

Things are at least looking better for a lot of residents in Monroe after ice jams in the River Raisin caused the river to overflow and create flooding on the streets.

Sunday will be chilly, but definitely not as frigid as the past couple days.

The mercury sinks quickly as skies remain pretty clear and heat flows back to space Saturday evening and Saturday night.

The U.S. Coast Guard's ice cutter is a possibility, but the problem is the location of the ice jam, which could prevent the ship from reaching it.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

By Friday evening, the Raisin River was at 11.3 feet in City of Monroe, and could possibly reach 12 feet. Flood stage in Monroe is 9 feet.

The pictures of the River Raisin Friday, Feb. 18, were incredible. First, the river was filled with ice chunks, ultimately topping the water like rugged terrain. But the weight of that ice forced the water sideways into the streets, cars, and doorsteps.

Ice jams near the River Raisin led to flooded streets and stranded drivers in need of rescue.

MONROE, MI – A woman was rescued from a vehicle stuck in the middle of a street flooded with ice and water in Monroe Friday morning. Flooding caused by an ice jam on the River Raisin in Monroe after Thursday ‘s snowstorm caused flooding on several Monroe Streets Friday, Feb. 18, leading to one motorist being stuck in her vehicle amid the icy waters along Elm Avenue, according to the Monroe Fire Department.

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Chunks of ice are piling up in the River Raisin, which on Friday overflowed onto nearby streets, trapping several cars beneath the icy waters.

A pickup truck was captured Friday morning plowing through a flooded residential street in Monroe, where waters nearly covered the vehicle’s hood.

First responders rescued a woman from her vehicle Friday morning after it became trapped in flooded waters in the city of Monroe.

Wet weather has caused flooding in the city of Monroe, triggering some road closures in the area Friday morning.

The River Raisin reached flood stage overnight in Monroe, with police closing off parts of Elm Avenue and Front Street because of high water.

Both the Macomb Street Bridge and the Monroe Street Bridge – located merely a block from each other – were Whipple arch bowstring bridges.

The village of Monroe was just incorporated in 1817 south of the River Raisin, and settlements north of the river (including Frenchtown) were growing.

A Lenawee County man was arrested after he allegedly drove a Pontiac Firebird through St. Mary’s Park Friday, and through a fence into the River Raisin.

A driver accused of fleeing Monroe police officers overnight crashed his car into a river and was found soaking wet, deputies said.

Dundee's Pumpkin Palooza Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off will take place Oct. 2 in the municipal parking lot on the north side of the River Raisin.

Teen predator arrested after jumping in river

A flock of rubber ducks will take over the River Raisin Thursday for the Downtown Monroe Michigan Business Network's annual Ducky Dash.

While a no-contact advisory was announced for the River Raisin upstream near Adrian, no such declaration was made for Monroe County waters.

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Police have determined an Adrian woman who was missing when authorities found her body in a river was murdered, and one person has been arrested, officials said.

A flock of rubber ducks will take over the River Raisin August 19 for the Downtown Monroe Michigan Business Network's Ducky Dash.

Exhibit honoring all of Monroe County's war dead opens Saturday at park

The investigation into Jessica Marie Fox's death is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Michigan State Police Department at 313-407-9379.

LENAWEE COUNTY, MI – Police are investigating a body that was found in the River Raisin on Thursday. A property owner found the body in the river in Raisin Township on April 8, Michigan State Police said. Police are not releasing any further information at this time, MSP Public Information Officer Lt. Brian Oleksyk said. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. More from MLive:Flint pedestrian hit, killed by semi while walking at Monroe County truck stop‘They’re going to be everywhere.’ Ann Arbor preparing for massive swarms of cicadasMotorcycle rider suffers head injury in Jackson County crash

Michigan State Police continue to process the scene in Raisin Township where a body was found in the River Raisin earlier today.

The site that is now St. Mary's Park was once the home of St. Mary Academy. The first St. Mary Academy – constructed in 1880 – has a storied history that dates back to when the parishioners of the River Raisin Settlement chose St. Antione de Padoue (St. Anthony of Padua) as their patron saint on Nov. 16, 1794. Sister M. Rosalita refers to this area as the “motherhouse plat.”Another building – the rectory or “fatherhouse” – was built next to St. Mary Church so Monsignor Edward Joos – who later became full administrator of St. Mary Academy until the 1900s – would have a residency following his release as St. Mary Church pastor. In 1868, excavating for the main building and west wing of St. Mary Academy began. These structures remained in use until 1931 when the new I.H.M Motherhouse was built on the other side of Elm Avenue (the third St. Mary Academy was completed nearby in 1932).

In 1834 Monroe’s city fathers petitioned Congress for a canal to open the mouth of the River Raisin into Lake Erie. The octagon shaped light tower was built of wood at the end of the north pier and featured a fixed red light illuminated by oil. Lighthouse abandoned, sold for $35The days for the Monroe Lighthouse were numbered. At least 13 keepers served at the Monroe light stations between 1829 and 1916. At the mouth of the River Raisin where the second and third lighthouses once stood the 1,000-foot long wooden pier is gone.

The Monroe Marsh Club had ownership and control of 5,000 acres (eight square miles) of the wetlands. The Monroe Marsh ClubThe Monroe Marsh Club, like the marsh itself, was nationally famous. The Demise of the Monroe Marsh ClubFormer 20-year Monroe Marsh Club member Stanley D. McGraw wrote the following in 1932: “Some forty years ago the marshes of the Monroe Club extended to about 5,000 acres. The story of the Monroe Marsh Club is simply the story of destruction that will inevitably fall on uncontrolled shooting. A 1926 Monroe Evening News Monroe Marsh Editorial“Today the marshes are but an ugly specter of their former selves.

MONROE, Mich. Protesters are pushing for the removal of the statue of General George Custer. Across the country, statues have been removed. READ: While Confederate statues come down, other symbols targetedAll of us feel like if this (the statue) is up then we have no justice, we have no peace at all, honestly. It feels like its a threat to us, honestly. Like, why is this up, praising this guy when we have no justice for our colors, said one Monroe woman.

DETROIT Instead of gathering with loved ones this Memorial Day weekend, more than 800 volunteers traveled to Midland to take part in a massive cleanup effort. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Warm Saturday evening, showers laterSaturday evening will be mostly cloudy and warm. A Flood Warning is in effect along the Huron River near Hamburg in Livingston County. A Flood Warning is in effect along the River Raisin near Monroe in Monroe County. 4 Fast FactsFriday, May 22, 2020 --

Temperatures rise quickly from the 60s in the morning to the middle and upper 80s in the afternoon. Tuesday and Wednesday have a chance of on and off showers and thunderstorms each afternoon. Friday will have high temperatures in the low 80s with scattered showers. MARINE FORECASTLake ErieSunday: Wind ESE 6-12 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 52 degreesMonday: Wind S 9-14 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 53 degreesLake HuronSunday: Wind SSE 5-10 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 50 degreesMonday: Wind SSE 10-15 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 51 degreesLake St. ClairSunday: Wind SE 5-10 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 52 degreesMonday: Wind S 6-12 knots, Waves 0-2 ft., Water Temp 53 degreesUP NORTH FORECASTNorthern Lower PeninsulaSunday: Showers likely. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- its easily one of the best in the nation.

Terrible showers and storms to our west will weaken as the cruise across the region overnight. The second wave of showers and storms comes with the higher heat and humidity. After 2 p.m., highs will soar to the low 80s, showers and thunderstorms will develop and move across Detroit and Southeast Michigan, mainly south of M-59/Hall Road. Afternoon highs will be in the middle and upper 80s with showers and thunderstorms possible each day. MARINE FORECASTLake ErieSunday: Wind ESE 6-12 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 52 degreesMonday: Wind S 9-14 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 53 degreesLake HuronSunday: Wind SSE 5-10 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 50 degreesMonday: Wind SSE 10-15 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 51 degreesLake St. ClairSunday: Wind SE 5-10 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 52 degreesMonday: Wind S 6-12 knots, Waves 0-2 ft., Water Temp 53 degreesUP NORTH FORECASTNorthern Lower PeninsulaSunday: Showers likely.

DETROIT A Flood Warning is in effect along the Huron River near Hamburg in Livingston County. Nasty showers and thunderstorms roll across Southwest Michigan before midnight and arrive in Detroit and Southeast Michigan after midnight. Afternoon highs will be in the middle and upper 80s with showers and thunderstorms possible. MARINE FORECASTLake ErieSaturday: Wind SSE 4-9 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 52 degrees Sunday: Wind ESE 6-12 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 52 degrees Monday: Wind S 9-14 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 53 degreesLake HuronSaturday: Wind SSE 2-6 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 50 degreesSunday: Wind SSE 5-10 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 50 degrees Monday: Wind SSE 10-15 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 51 degreesLake St. ClairSaturday: Wind SSE 2-6 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 52 degreesSunday: Wind SE 5-10 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 52 degrees Monday: Wind S 6-12 knots, Waves 0-2 ft., Water Temp 53 degreesUP NORTH FORECASTNorthern Lower PeninsulaSaturday: Morning fog, slight chance of showers. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- its easily one of the best in the nation.

DETROIT A Flood Warning is in effect along the Huron River near Hamburg in Livingston County. Fog fades by lunchtime, Saturday, and the afternoon will have some sunshine and warmth. Nasty showers and thunderstorms roll across southwest Michigan before midnight and arrive in Detroit and Southeast Michigan after midnight. Increased humidity will make it feel like its near 90 degrees or more. Remember to download the FREE Local4Casters weather app -- its easily one of the best in the nation.

Clouds stick around, but it remains mostly dry and warm this evening. Nasty showers and thunderstorms roll across Southwest Michigan before midnight and arrive in Detroit and Southeast Michigan after midnight. Afternoon highs will be in the middle and upper 80s with showers and thunderstorms possible. MARINE FORECASTLake ErieSaturday: Wind SSE 4-9 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 52 degrees Sunday: Wind ESE 6-12 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 52 degrees Monday: Wind S 9-14 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 53 degreesLake HuronSaturday: Wind SSE 2-6 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 50 degreesSunday: Wind SSE 5-10 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 50 degrees Monday: Wind SSE 10-15 knots, Waves 1-2 ft., Water Temp 51 degreesLake St. ClairSaturday: Wind SSE 2-6 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 52 degreesSunday: Wind SE 5-10 knots, Waves 0-1 ft., Water Temp 52 degrees Monday: Wind S 6-12 knots, Waves 0-2 ft., Water Temp 53 degreesUP NORTH FORECASTNorthern Lower PeninsulaSaturday: Morning fog, slight chance of showers. Near 50 at night Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers and thunderstorms.

The River Raisin is expected to crest this afternoon in Monroe at 9.2 feet depth, flood stage is 9.0 feet. 1040 AM EDT Wed May 20 2020The National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac has issued a* Flood warning forthe River Raisin at Dundee. 1040 AM EDT Wed May 20 2020The National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac has issued a* Flood warning forthe River Raisin at Monroe. EARLIER REPORT:The National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning overnight for the River Raisin at Monroe. The National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac has issued a* Flood warning for the River Raisin at Monroe.

Flood Warnings continue for the Huron River near Hamburg (cresting Friday morning) and the River Raisin at Monroe (cresting this afternoon). Becoming partly cloudy Friday night, with lows in the mid 50s (13 degrees Celsius). Saturday looks to have the best chance of being dry, with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid 70s (24 degrees Celsius). Some showers are possible Saturday night, with lows near 60 degrees (16 degrees Celsius). Highs near 80 degrees (27 degrees Celsius).

MONROE COUNTY, Mich. Parts of Monroe could literally be seen underwater as the River Raisin overflowed in some places. Surprisingly, Geoffery Harrington, the owner of Vinces drive in -- right on the river isnt worried. READ: Heavy rain, high winds cause flooding in Monroe CountyBut what about the people living on the water? Both claim this its the highest and roughest theyve seen the water the entire time that theyve lived in the area. READ: High winds, lake levels cause flooding in Michigan

Construction will restart soon on rebuilding southbound I-75 from the Ohio line north to Erie Rd. and reconstructing the bridge over the River Raisin in Monroe. Construction will resume this week on two state projects on I-75 in Monroe County rebuilding southbound I-75 from the Ohio line north to Erie Rd. and reconstructing the bridge over the River Raisin in Monroe. Last year, crews for Dans Excavating rebuilt the northbound lanes between the state line and Erie Rd.

MONROE, Mich. – An investigation is underway after a body was found on a beach Monday in Monroe. UPDATE: Body found along River Raisin in Monroe believed to be man involved in water incident last yearAccording to authorities, the body was found on East Elm Avenue, near I-75 and the Port of Monroe. A cause of death has not been released.

A Winter Weather Advisory was issued overnight for southeast Michigan; and may affect the morning commute. Monroe County, along with most of southeast Michigan, is included in this Winter Weather Advisory. Winter Weather AdvisoryURGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI407 AM EST Mon Jan 13 2020Huron- Saginaw- Tuscola- Sanilac- Shiawassee- Genesee- Lapeer- St. Clair- Livingston- Oakland- Macomb- Washtenaw- Wayne- Lenawee- Monroe-Including the cities of Bad Axe, Saginaw, Caro, Sandusky, Owosso, Flint, Lapeer, Port Huron, Howell, Pontiac, Warren, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Adrian, and Monroe407 AM EST Mon Jan 13 2020...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...* WHAT...Freezing drizzle mixed with light snow expected. Extra caution will be needed during the morning peak travel period requiring slower speed and longer travel time. ***You'll find other weather news and announcements at The Monroe News' severe weather page.

The River Raisin will reach flood stage today in Monroe; and Tuesday in Dundee. FLOOD STATEMENTNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DETROIT/PONTIAC MI1212 PM EST Mon Jan 13 2020...A FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING...Cass River... Huron River... River Raisin... Saginaw River.Light precipitation is possible this week but not significantenough to effect the rivers. FLOOD STATEMENTNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DETROIT/PONTIAC MI1212 PM EST Mon Jan 13 2020...A FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING...Cass River... Huron River... River Raisin... Saginaw River.Light precipitation is possible this week but not significant enough to effect the rivers. EARLIER REPORTThe River Raisin will reach flood stage this morning in Monroe; and crest there tonight; the river will reach flood stage in Dundee late Tuesday and crest Wednesday. Here are the updated River Raisin forecasts:Flood WarningFLOOD STATEMENTNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DETROIT/PONTIAC MI457 AM EST Mon Jan 13 2020...A FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING...Cass River... Huron River... North Branch Clinton... River Raisin... Saginaw River.Heavy rain that occurred over the weekend produced flooding in the following river basins.

Monroe County is included in a flood watch that has been issued for much of southeast Michigan. Monroe County is included in a flood watch that has been issued for much of southeast Michigan. Both the Monroe County Emergency Management Agency and City of Monroe issued weather-related notices this afternoon, urging residents to avoid flood waters and check their homes downspouts and sump pumps for proper operation. * From late Friday night through late Saturday night* Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rain are expected to develop tonight and continue through Saturday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.

2019 came in like a lamb and went out mild, too, but will be remembered mostly as being a wet and cool year compared to average. 2019 came in like a lamb and went out mild, too, but will be remembered mostly as being a wet and cool year. Just ask any farmer or gardener who spent days waiting for fields to dry so they could get back into them. The largest single-day rainfall of 2019 was 1.63 inches Oct. 26 followed by 1.48 inches Dec. 29. ***You can catch up on Monroe County weather news and headlines at this link.

The project is expected to be finished by Christmas, according to City of Monroe officials. A contractor for Michigan Gas Utilities is replacing a natural gas main along Roessler St. just north of the bridge over the River Raisin and near the River Raisin Park high rise in Monroe. Crews for Kent Power are making the same main replacement that was done along N. Custer Rd. It was supposed to stop at Elm and Roessler, but they needed to go further down Roessler after all, Lewis said in an email this week. If the weather holds, they probably will try pouring back the concrete later this week or next week, depends on the weather, he said.

A project to repair the I-75 bridge over the River Raisin in Monroe has come to a halt, but the remaining work will be finished next year. In the meantime, closed lanes should reopen soon, said Aaron Jenkins, a spokesman for the Michigan Department of Transportation. That is why work stopped at the site after the left lanes closed and openings were cut in the median wall, Jenkins said. There are extensive work operations yet to finish this construction season for the northbound lanes associated with this project, Jenkins saidNext year for the construction season in 2020, we will have similar work operations to complete the southbound lanes of I-75, he said. We are hoping the weather continues to cooperate and allow for work operations to finish with minimal delay.Map of area:

***EARLIER REPORT:The City of Monroe has issued the following alert:DRINKING WATER WARNINGThe City of Monroe Water System lost pressure and contamination may have occurred. BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USINGDue to a drop in pressure in the City of Monroe water supply, bacterial contamination may have occurred in the water system. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. This boil water notice shall remain in effect until results from the sampling verify the water is safe to drink. Customers will be advised when the boil water advisory has been lifted.

RAISINVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Police are investigating after a body was found Sunday night in River Raisin. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office released updated details on Monday:On Sunday, August 18th 2019 Deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office were dispatched tothe 3300 block of S. Custer Rd in regards a group of kayakers finding the body of a deceased malesubject along the bank of the river. The body was later identified as being 66 year old, David Michael Tedora of Monroe, Michigan. There wasno obvious signs of foul play or anything to lead investigators to believe that the death wassuspicious in nature. The body was transported to the Wayne County Medical Examiners Office to try to assist indetermining the cause of death.

RAISINVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Police are investigating after a body was found Sunday night in River Raisin. According to authorities, the body was found north of South Custar Road, east of Raisinville Road. It was discovered by kayakers in the area. The investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

The River Raisin created prosperity for the people of Southeast Michigan, reflected in its many names, like the "river of sturgeon" and "river of grapes" given by Native Americans and French settlers. The river played a critical role in the history and development of Southeast Michigan. However, that legacy also left environmental damage that contaminated the river and weighed down riverside communities. Filmed over the course of 2018, the eleven minute video documents the recent work on the River Raisin to delist it as an Area of Concern (AOC), which includes removal of dams, installation of fish passages, and reinvigoration of the natural environment. River Raisin Legacy Project Mini Documentary 2019