https://www.wcmu.org/tags/au-sable-river Au Sable River en-US Copyright Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:55:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-25/listen-we-checked-cheering-all-night-at-au-sable-canoe-race-off-our-bucket-list The Au Sable River Canoe Marathon runs 120 miles from Grayling to Oscoda. The race starts at 9 p.m. and leaders finish around 11 a.m. the next day. It’s billed as the toughest spectator sport in America, as fans stay up all night and cheer at various spots along the river. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:55:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-25/listen-we-checked-cheering-all-night-at-au-sable-canoe-race-off-our-bucket-list Laura Herberg, Bridge Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-07/teaching-kids-to-fish-along-the-au-sable-in-search-of-a-better-path A conservation group continues a decade-long program to clean the river — while also teaching troubled kids to value the pristine waters. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:48:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-07/teaching-kids-to-fish-along-the-au-sable-in-search-of-a-better-path Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-25/ausable072525 Experienced and rookie paddlers share their training routines for the non-stop overnight race from Grayling to Oscoda that starts at 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 26. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 23:48:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-25/ausable072525 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-21/ausable071725 The Au Sable River Canoe Marathon returns to Grayling for the 77th annual competition. The marathon officials say 116 teams will join the race on Saturday, July 26, which is a record-breaking number. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-21/ausable071725 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-26/au-sable-anglers-sue-air-force-national-guard-over-airspace-expansion-plans The complaint says the proposed expansion will, “result in various pollutants raining down on the headwaters of the Au Sable, one of the most famous trout streams in the United States.” Wed, 26 Mar 2025 23:04:09 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-26/au-sable-anglers-sue-air-force-national-guard-over-airspace-expansion-plans Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-22/oscoda-residents-decry-timeline-of-pfas-cleanup-on-au-sable-river At a recent public meeting, Oscoda residents expressed their frustration that a cleanup system to reduce contamination in the Au Sable River is still years away from being built. Wed, 22 May 2024 19:38:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-22/oscoda-residents-decry-timeline-of-pfas-cleanup-on-au-sable-river Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-08/rock-snot-detected-on-the-au-sable-river-prompts-caution Researchers still don't know much about didymo or "rock snot," a microscopic algae that can bloom into thick, slimy mats on rivers. Wed, 08 May 2024 17:35:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-08/rock-snot-detected-on-the-au-sable-river-prompts-caution Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-12-19/cold-water-streams-are-feeling-the-heat-a-plan-looks-to-the-au-sable-for-answers State officials, researchers and conservation partners are developing a plan to make the Au Sable River more resilient to increasing threats. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 22:55:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-12-19/cold-water-streams-are-feeling-the-heat-a-plan-looks-to-the-au-sable-for-answers Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-05/an-ode-to-the-mayfly-magical-hex-hatch-on-au-sable-river-reels-in-anglers WCMU's Teresa Homsi hung out with the Anglers of the Au Sable and learned about the art of fly fishing. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:57:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-05/an-ode-to-the-mayfly-magical-hex-hatch-on-au-sable-river-reels-in-anglers Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-10-24/lawsuit-against-fish-hatchery-on-au-sable-river-moves-forward A Crawford County lawsuit over river pollution received a split decision on Friday. The judge moved forward on a portion of the case that alleges a… Tue, 24 Oct 2017 10:03:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-10-24/lawsuit-against-fish-hatchery-on-au-sable-river-moves-forward