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West Michigan Whitecaps Become...Grand Rapids Dam Breakers for One Night on Saturday

Published on July 28, 2022 under Midwest League (MWL)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release


Comstock Park, MI - For the second season in a row, the West Michigan Whitecaps will change their brand, and persona this Saturday night only, to the "Grand Rapids Dam Breakers," presented by Consumers Energy. The game begins at 6:35 pm. The Whitecaps expect another sell-out and encourage fans to purchase tickets in advance of the game at Whitecapsbaseball.com

"With the support and awareness from The Grand Rapids Dam Breakers, we continue our work to bring back the rapids and revitalize the Grand River for everyone," said Whitewater Chief Program Officer, Matt Chapman. "We're honored that the Whitecaps organization and Consumers Energy feel so strongly about the project. They've placed a great emphasis on awareness, fun, and education for their fans and customers."

The Grand Rapids Dam Breakers persona was created to bring awareness to the Grand River restoration project. Spearheaded by Grand Rapids Whitewater, the goal is to restore habitats, enhance recreational opportunities, remove dangerouse dams, block invasive species and bring rapids back to a 2.5-mile stretch of the Grand River.

"The concept went so well last season, we had to bring it back for the fans and for the project, "said Whitecaps CEO Joe Chamberlin. "The Grand River runs right next to our ballpark so the Dam Breakers persona continues to be a great opportunity for us to bring awareness to this very special project."

The Whitecaps will give a portion of the proceeds of all Grand Rapids Dam Breakers merchandise to the Whitewater project. Select Dam Breakers jerseys will be up for auction, with proceeds going to Grand Rapids Whitewater. See jerseys up for bid here.

The Grand River restoration project proposes to bring natural, cultural, and commercial excitement back to our waterway by restoring a 2.5-mile stretch of the river. Grand Rapids Whitewater and The City of Grand Rapids have actively been working together for the last ten years to design a project that improves the health and habitats in the river, enhances recreational opportunities, and improves access so all citizens can enjoy this natural resource. The project will serve as a catalyst for improved parks, trails, greenspaces, and economic development opportunities that will occure along the banks of the river as envisioned through numerous community engagement sessions like Green Grand Rapids, GRForward, and River for All.

About West Michigan Whitecaps: The Whitecaps minor league baseball team was established in 1994. The Whitecaps are the High-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and play in the Eastern Division of the Midwest League. The team's home games are played in West Michigan's favorite, largest, outdoor, multi-purpose venue, LMCU Ballpark. For more information on Whitecaps and LMCU Ballpark visit whitecapsbaseball.com or contact Steve VanWagoner at stevev@whitecapsbaseball.com or 616.318.8949.

About Consumers Energy: Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Media Contacts: Katie Carey, 517-740-1739, or Brian Wheeler, 517-740-1545

About Grand Rapids Whitewater: Grand Rapids WhiteWater (GRWW) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, formed as an outgrowth of the Green Grand Rapids initiative to champion the restoration of the rapids on the Grand River. Started by Chip Richards and Chris Muller, the organization is led by Steve Heacock and Matt Chapman and backed by an active board of directors. In 2013, the Grand River restoration initiative was designated an Urban Waters Federal Partnership project. Working with numerous community partners, including design experts from the River Restoration Org., GRWW has led the planning, fundraising, and permitting process.

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