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2025 Paw Paw Middle School Salmon Release

Sixth graders from Paw Paw Middle School got outside the classroom to release about 150 Chinook salmon into the Paw Paw River.

New Nature Preserve in Van Buren County Aims to Protect Diverse Ecosystem

A newly established 135‑acre nature preserve in Van Buren County aims to protect rare oak savanna habitat and more than a mile of Paw Paw River frontage, bolstering biodiversity, water quality, and long‑term conservation in one of southwest Michigan’s most intact ecosystems.

Impacts of new Indiana wetlands law on St Joseph River and local taxpayers

A controversial Indiana law rolling back wetland protections could have ripple effects across state lines -threatening the health of the St. Joseph River, and with it, the Paw Paw River and Lake Michigan, putting ecosystems and taxpayers in southwest Michigan at risk.

Two Rivers Coalition is in the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association's Riparian Magazine!

Michigan Lakes and Streams is one of Michigan's leading advocates for our rivers, lakes, wetlands and streams. Check out their story on Two Rivers Coalition in the Winter 2024 Riparian Magazine.

New State Game Area coming to Paw Paw River

A new 350‑acre state game area is coming to the Paw Paw River in Van Buren County, securing vital floodplain forest and river frontage for wildlife habitat, public hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation.

Van Buren Conservation District Award!

Two Rivers Coalition is Van Buren Conservation District's Conversationist of the Year 2022!