Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center

10/06/2026

🦆 Bird Flu Reminder

A number of wild birds have recently died at the Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center. Bird flu is widespread in wild birds and cases often increase during spring and fall migration. Please use caution and avoid any sick or dead birds you may see.

09/03/2026

2026 MCRRC Archery Deer Hunt Lottery Results

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for this year’s MCRRC Archery Deer Hunt Lottery.

The hunting lottery drawing has been completed. For transparency, we’ve included a recording of the Microsoft Teams drawing, along with the list of hunters who were selected.

Hunters Selected:
1. Doug Rounds
2. Blake Wambaugh
3. Drew Weavers
4. Andrew Wiltenburg
5. William Plaisier
6. Andrew Johnston
7. Jeanette Inzabuirre
8. Brandon Kramer
9. Aiden Johnston
10. Jason Hibbs
11. Michael Shannon
12. Carter Medema
13. Kim Linstrom
14. Donald Carpenter
15. Dylan Tenharmsel
16. James Carpenter
17. Jeremy Schmidt
18. Christopher Bossardet
19. Cody Franczek
20. Rory Chappell
21. Hannah Larson
22. Aurora Charney
23. Brendan Cregg
24. James Krauss
25. Joe Colburn
26. Anthony Woodring
27. Daniel Wallington
28. Kevin Chase
29. Ralph Morse
30. Caleb Bendedict
31. Wyatt Medema
32. Jason Monroe
33. Robert Wasserman
34. Joshua Brandt
35. Adam Medema
36. Kenneth Burns
37. Grant Koster
38. Mason Wierenga
39. Thomas Lutke
40. Brent Weinrick
41. Jacob Gardenour
42. Adam Miller
43. Max Johnson
44. Luke Busscher
45. Todd Fowler
46. Alexander Patitucci
47. Tyler Castiglione
48. Nathan Wemple
49. Hannah Sanford
50. Eric McKay
51. Ronald Maloney
52. Brandon Beebe
53 Bryan Walker
54. Raymond Hammond
55. Daniel Poel
56. Connor Schaible
57. Thomas Caltagirone
58. Rick Jennings
59. Greg Bouwkamp
60. Calvin Camp
61. Daniel Shoop
62. Josh Booker
63. Matthew Currens
64. Tyler Armock
65. Michael Choch

ALTERNATES:
1. Trevor Tenharmsel
2. Charity Carpenter
3. Derrick McKee
4. Bob Wemple
5. Michael Johnston
6. Mitchell Johnson
7. Jordan Medema
8. Ronald Pieczynski
9. Zane Lee
10. Robert Hickerty

If your name was drawn in the lottery, you will be contacted by phone in the order drawn beginning the afternoon of Tuesday, September 8. Additional information regarding your hunting opportunity and next steps will be provided at that time.

Congratulations to everyone whose names were drawn, and thank you to all who participated in this year’s MCRRC Archery Deer Hunt Lottery.

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]

09/03/2026

Hunting Participant Lottery Drawing
September 3, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m.

You may attend via Microsoft Teams or you may attend in person.

Physical Location: MCRRC Administration Building Conference Room, 698 N. Maple Island Road, Muskegon, MI 49442.

OR

Join Microsoft Teams Meeting:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/289727442723332?p=tcWaAKjNKGyD3OVOrO

Meeting ID: 289 727 442 723 332

Passcode: xq2ER2CS

08/07/2026

The roads on the north and west sides of our treatment cells are now restricted access. Please watch for newly placed restricted area signage.

04/22/2026

Maple Island Road is now open!

04/16/2026

Maple Island Road detours are in effect.

04/15/2026

Due to continued heavy rain, the Muskegon County Road Commission is preparing to close Maple Island Road at the Muskegon River Bridge. This closure is expected to be put in place either Wednesday 4/15 or Thursday 4/16. Please plan alternate routes and use caution in the area.

Send a message to learn more

04/03/2026

Volunteers Needed to Monitor Nest Boxes!

LOCATION: Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center (MCRRC): 698 N. Maple Island Road, Muskegon, MI. 49442

TIME COMMITMENT: 1-2 hours – one time during the nesting season (May – August)

WHY: Contribute valuable data used to assess the health of bird populations! Nesting data from MCRRC is entered into the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Nest Watch website and submitted to the Michigan Bluebird Society where it is combined with data from other citizen scientists throughout the United States.

HOW TO SIGN UP:
• Decide which week you are available to volunteer.

• Use the Sign-up Genius website (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EA8A82EA2F5C61-62700266-2026) to sign-up for your preferred week or call Anita Friend at 231-724-3457 for assistance.

• Choose 1 day (M-F 10:30am-4pm) during that week that works best for you to monitor the nest boxes. Special arrangements can be made if you are only available on the weekend, call Anita Friend for information.

• Pick-up monitoring field sheets at the MCRRC Administration building prior to monitoring nest boxes. First time volunteers will receive additional training the day they volunteer.

• Return field sheets to the same location when finished.

In 2025, 24 Eastern Bluebirds, 258 Tree Swallows, 7 House Wrens, and 7 Black-capped Chickadees successfully fledged at the MCRRC!

02/01/2026

This is a difficult message to write, and we know it will be difficult to receive. It is with deep sadness that we share the news that our colleague, Commissioner Darrell Paige, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Commissioner Paige was a valued member of our team and a meaningful part of our community. Throughout his time with us, he made a lasting impact through his dedication, leadership, and the genuine care he showed to others. Many of us will remember him for his calming presence, spirit of collaboration, faith, kindness, strength, and unwavering willingness to support those around him. His presence will be deeply missed.

As a community, we grieve this loss together. Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with Commissioner Paige’s family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

We recognize that grief affects everyone differently, and we encourage each of you to take the time and space you need while also supporting one another. Caring for ourselves and for our community is especially important during moments like this.

We will share additional information regarding memorial services, arrangements, or ways our community can honor Commissioner Paige’s memory as those details become available.

Thank you for coming together as a community and for keeping Commissioner Darrell Paige and his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

With Sympathy,

Muskegon County