| Days River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Delta |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Interior wetlands and springs |
| • location | Delta County, Michigan, U.S. |
| Mouth | Little Bay de Noc |
• location | Delta County, Michigan, U.S. |
The Days River is a small stream in Delta County on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It flows generally north–northeast through mixed forest and glacial lakeplain to enter Little Bay de Noc on Lake Michigan.[1]
Course
Headwaters arise in interior wetlands and small springs south of Little Bay de Noc. From there the river follows a meandering course across low-relief terrain, passing through forest and riparian marsh before reaching Little Bay de Noc along the Lake Michigan shoreline.[1]
Natural history
Geology and landforms
The basin occupies glacial sediments of the Lake Michigan lakeplain, with sandy and gravelly deposits, low dunes near the bay, and scattered peat/wetland pockets along the channel. The gentle gradient produces cutbanks, small bars, and seasonal floodplain backwaters near the mouth.[1]
Plants and wildlife
Upland forests in the watershed include northern hardwoods and mixed conifers; riparian areas support alder thickets, sedge meadows, and emergent marsh. Shaded, cool tributary segments and spring inputs provide habitat for cold- to cool-water fishes, while the lower river and bay margin support a mix of warm-water species typical of Little Bay de Noc’s nearshore.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "National Hydrography Dataset (high-resolution flowlines)". U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ "Northern Lake Michigan Management Unit (overview)". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
External links
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources
