Modernizing LTBB Assessment Vessel Fleet

Grant: # 2076

Grant Amount: $250,000.00

Board Decision Year: 2024

Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians - Natural Resources (Harbor Springs)

Natural Resources

Craven, Doug ([email protected]) 231-242-1670

2024 Special Projects - Special Projects

Project Summary

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) is requesting $250,000 in its entirety to replace the Meshenahma research vessel. The Meshenahma is LTBB’s largest research vessel and is critical to program operations in Little Traverse Bay and northern Lake Michigan, but has been out of operation since September, 2023 due to mechanical issues. This special project will enable LTBB to replace the Meshenahma and resume the full scale of assessments of fish communities.