Muskegon County declares local state of emergency due to rising river levels
Muskegon County Emergency Management
Local state of emergency declared April 17, 2026 as Muskegon River levels rose and flooding threatened low‑lying areas. ([co.muskegon.mi.us](https://co.muskegon.mi.us/DocumentCenter/View/21358/Muskegon-County-Declares-Local-State-of-Emergency-Due-to-Flooding_41725?utm_source=openai))
Muskegon Harbor dredging scheduled to begin late April–mid May
City of Muskegon
Army Corps-led dredging of the Muskegon Harbor entrance planned to improve navigation, with work starting around April 20, 2026. ([muskegon-mi.gov](https://muskegon-mi.gov/muskegon-harbor-dredging-scheduled-to-begin-april-20-2026/?utm_source=openai))
Muskegon County PFAS well-testing pilot kicks off
West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC)
WMEAC and partners launched a PFAS private-well testing pilot in Muskegon County to identify contamination and inform residents (March 26, 2026). ([wmeac.org](https://wmeac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/News-Release-PFAS-Pilot-Kickoff-03.26.26-.pdf?utm_source=openai))
Parties in the Park returns for 2026 with expanded lineup
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce
Annual summer concert series announced with expanded experiences and multiple dates, including late‑May events. ([muskegon.org](https://www.muskegon.org/muskegons-parties-in-the-park-returns-for-2026-with-expanded-experiences-and-fan-favorite-lineup/?utm_source=openai))