On the River

Tuesday, September 29th, during our open studio time, Kelly, Amber and I took a trip to the Grand Rapids fish ladder to see the salmon swim upstream. The fish ladder is located on Sixth Street on the west side of the Grand River. Fisherman can be seen along the river and wading into it trying their luck at this year’s salmon run.

The salmon have begun their journey upstream to lay their eggs. The dam near Sixth Street prevents the fish from swimming upstream and the fish ladder was constructed to rectify this mistake. It allows for visitors to be able to see the fish making their way upstream.