11/02/2026
Welcome, November! 👋 This month, our Spicer Group calendar features the recently established Ives Drain in Mecosta County.
When erosion was threatening to destroy homes and infrastructure in Big Rapids, Spicer Group stepped in to conduct a study of the watercourse. The results of the study showed severe erosion and led to the establishment of the Ives Drain.
Spicer worked with two other firms on the creation of new infrastructure and utilization of previous infrastructure to ensure proper drainage to the Muskegon River. A channel was designed by the Spicer team, with team members also providing key services of surveying and engineering for construction support.
The outcome is a fully functioning drain completed in 2024, providing a stable disbursement of stormwater runoff. The project was recognized with a merit award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan in 2026.