Montreal River (Michigan) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Montreal River (Michigan) |
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The mouth of the Montreal River (Keweenaw) feeding into Lake Superior
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| River mouth | Lake Superior |
| Length | 26.9 mi (43.3 km) |
The Montreal River is a river located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, a state in the United States. It flows for about 26.9-mile-long (43.3 km) across the Keweenaw Peninsula before emptying into Lake Superior. This river is special because it's home to rare plants and animals. It also has beautiful waterfalls and important historical sites.
About the Montreal River
The Montreal River is a natural treasure on the Keweenaw Peninsula. This peninsula is a long piece of land that sticks out into Lake Superior. The river's journey includes steep slopes and areas with thick conifer forests. These are forests filled with trees like pines and spruces.
The river is famous for its three main waterfalls, which are quite large. There are also many smaller rapids, which are parts of the river where the water flows very fast over rocks. These features make the river a beautiful and exciting place to visit.
Nature and Wildlife
The Montreal River area is a unique habitat for many living things. It has several kinds of rare plants that don't grow in many other places. The lower part of the river, near a place called Smith Fisheries, is a lowland conifer forest. This type of forest is important for many animals and plants.
Protecting the River
In 2002, the state of Michigan took an important step to protect the Montreal River. They bought a large area of land, about 6,275 acres (2,539 ha), along the river. This purchase happened in two parts. It included over 6 miles (9.7 km) of the river's shoreline, starting from where it meets Lake Superior and stretching several miles upstream. This land purchase helps keep the river and its natural beauty safe for everyone to enjoy. It also protects the special plants and animals that live there.
Images for kids
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The Upper Falls of the Montreal River, showing the rugged shoreline and predominantly coniferous forest
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Lower Montreal Falls at night
