Salmon Trout River - Definition and Overview

There are two streams named Salmon Trout River in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan.

Marquette County

Salmon Trout River in the Huron Mountainss of Marquette County is home to the endangered "coaster" brook trout. The river flows into Lake Superior several miles northwest of Big Bay. The river rises in the northern portions of Michigamme Township and Marquette Township and flows through Powell Township.

The Huron Mountain Club (HMC), which owns a large tract of land in the mountains, including a portion of the Salmon Trout River. However, the private club zealously restricts access to its property, which is unfortunate for white water rafting enthusiasts since the Salmon Trout is rumored to be one of the best rafting rivers in Michigan

The future of this river is in danger from the Kennecott company's proposed sulfide mines 116 feet from the headwaters. Sulfide mining leads to acid mine drainage that can effectively sterilize an entire water system for generations.

Houghton County

Salmon Trout River in Houghton County flows into Lake Superior on the west side of the Keweenaw Peninsula near Redridge at 47°09'10" north latitude, 88°46'22" west longitude. The river rises in Adams Township, just north of Michigan State Highway 26, between Painesdale and Toivola.

External links

• American Whitewater entry for Marquette County river (http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/2620/)
• Sulfide Mining (http://sweetwatervisions.com/Pages/sulfidemine.html)
• Eagle Alliance coalition to protect the river (http://www.keweenawnow.com/happenings/eagle_alliance_04_03/eagle_alliance_04_03.htm)