The project will be funded in part by a $300,000 grant the city received from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources about five years ago.

Keepers of the Shiawassee pledged to fund the rest of the project, nearly $50,000. The boat launch will provide canoers and kayakers safe access to the Shiawassee River, said Fenton Township ...

Michael Hart, director of the City of Fenton Downtown Development Authority, said the grant will accelerate ongoing efforts ...