GLFT Grant Library
# | Project | Organization | Contact | Status | Amount |
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1200 |
Lake sturgeon metapopulation structure in a complex river-lake ecosystem
Board Decision Year: 2011 |
Great Lakes Fishery Commission (Ann Arbor) | Krueger, Charles ([email protected]) | Completed | $359,929.00 |
1198 |
Exploring Life History Characteristics of Naturalized Versus Stocked Chinook
Board Decision Year: 2011 |
U.S. Geological Survey - Lake Erie Biological Station (Sandusky) | Rogers, Mark ([email protected]) | Completed | $256,107.00 |
1197 |
Estimating Asian Carp abundance using environmental DNA
Board Decision Year: 2011 |
University of Notre Dame - Center for Aquatic Conservation & Environmental Change Initiative (South Bend) | Lodge, David ([email protected]) | Completed | $249,999.00 |
1174 |
Youth Policy Summit on Great Lakes Water Resources
A 3-day regional conference in Detroit, Kalamazoo, and Midland, each involving 40-50 students and focusing on Great Lakes Water resources. Students will examine water use from various perspectives and identify policies and programs that protect water resources. Forty of these students will be selected to attend a 4-day Youth Policy Summit, where they will interact with experts, learn about conflict resolution, and develop consensus-based recommendations for policies and projects. Board Decision Year: 2011 |
The Keystone Center - Center for Education (Dillon) | Kranowitz, Jeremy ([email protected]) | Completed | $25,000.00 |
1173 |
No Child Left Inside Great Lakes Outreach Project
This grant provided support and expertise to organizations in Michigan to assist with the development of Michigan's Environmental Literacy Plan. Board Decision Year: 2011 |
Chesapeake Bay Foundation (Annapolis) | Mooy, Jennifer de ([email protected]) | Completed | $10,000.00 |
1167 |
Envisioning a Chicago Waterway System for the 21st Century
Project addressed threats to the health of the Great Lakes, including Asian carp and other aquatic invasive species from the Mississippi River watershed via the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS). The project team worked with stakeholders to develop separation alternatives that stop the open flow of water between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River watershed via the CAWS and maintain or enhance the system’s benefits through investments in flood management, water quality, and transportation. Board Decision Year: 2010 |
Great Lakes Commission (Ann Arbor) | Eder, Tim ([email protected]) | Completed | $500,000.00 |
1165 |
Beginning the Removal of the Boardman River Dams: Removing/Restoring Brown Bridge Dam
Traverse City, in partnership with Grant Traverse County and other community stakeholders, received grant funding to remove the Brown Bridge Dam on the Boardman River in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula. Board Decision Year: 2010 |
City of Traverse City (Traverse City) | Bifoss, Ben ([email protected]) | Completed | $1,000,000.00 |
1164 |
Pier Michigan
Pier Michigan is a collaborative project between MUCC and the GLFT to create a web-based initiative designed to increase public awareness and use of pier fishing opportunities. Shore-based fishing access in Michigan is plentiful, but until now, no clearinghouse has been available with all the information an angler needs to be successful, including fish species present and site amenities. Through Pier Michigan, the Great Lakes Fishery Trust will continue to increase the impact it has on recreational fishing in Michigan by exposing an increasing number of people to the recreational opportunities provided by our Great Lakes fishery assets. Board Decision Year: 2010 |
Michigan United Conservation Clubs (Lansing) | Eichinger, Dan ([email protected]) | Completed | $110,787.00 |
1162 |
Evaluating the success of new rock ramp fish passages and prioritization of tributaries for barrier removals in the Saginaw Bay watershed
Board Decision Year: 2010 |
Central Michigan University - Biology (Mt. Pleasant) | Galarowicz, Tracy ([email protected]) | Completed | $257,430.00 |
1159 |
Implementing Great Lakes Restoration
This project improved Great Lakes health by setting up a small grants program in order to implement restoration strategies with the help of local organizations. Board Decision Year: 2010 |
National Wildlife Federation - Great Lakes Regional Office (Ann Arbor) | Buchsbaum, Andy ([email protected]) | Completed | $100,000.00 |
1158 |
Inter-laboratory testing for field validation of diagnostic methods to detect and quantify Renibacterium salmoninarum
Board Decision Year: 2010 |
Western Fisheries Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey - Fish Health Section (Seattle) | Elliott, Diane ([email protected]) | Completed | $238,396.00 |
1152 |
The role of tributaries and river plumes as nursery areas for yellow perch and round gobies in Lake Michigan
Board Decision Year: 2010 |
Purdue University - Dept. of Forestry and Nat. Resources (West Lafayette) | Hook, Tomas ([email protected]) | Completed | $384,972.00 |
1147 |
Emerging Flavobacterium spp. in the Great Lakes Basin: Identification and Assessment of Their Impacts on Fish Health
Board Decision Year: 2010 |
Michigan State University - Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation (East Lansing) | Loch, Thomas ([email protected]) | Completed | $220,674.00 |
1140 |
The GRAND Learning Network: Phase II for Continuation of the Mid-Michigan, Grand River Watershed Regional Hub
Board Decision Year: 2010 |
Michigan State University - Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies (E. Lansing) | Dann, Shari L. ([email protected]) | Completed | $168,100.12 |
1137 |
Great Waters Refresher Institute for Journalists
The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources (IJNR) offered a "refresher training" program, that expanded the issue-based knowledge of experienced journalists about major ecological and natural resource challenges facing Lake Michigan and the four other Great Lakes. Board Decision Year: 2010 |
Institute for Journalism and Natural Resources (Missoula) | Allen, Frank ([email protected]) | Completed | $17,625.00 |
1136 |
Great Lakes Leadership Academy
GLLA prepares diverse groups of leaders to become active, effective stewards of Michigan's natural resources and advocates for strategies that support sustainability. Board Decision Year: 2010 |
Michigan State University - Great Lakes Leadership Academy (East Lansing) | Pontz, Vicki ([email protected]) | Completed | $100,000.00 |
1135 |
Lake Carrier Ballast Water Treatment Installation - Engineering, Design, and Regulatory Review of Lay Berth Outfitting
This project funded the engineering of a biocide treatment system developed specifically for Great Lakes shipping needs on a specific ship with the largest pumping capacities in a timely manner to inform the USCG rulemaking process. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation (Houghton) | Brady, Carol ([email protected]) | Completed | $78,200.00 |
1134 |
Explore the Shores: Expanding Recreational Access for All to the Great Lakes Fisheries-Rainbow Bend
Explore the Shores is the implementation of a vital component of Manistee County's visioning process: providing more recreational access to the Great Lakes fishery for people of all ages and abilities. The project was built on four themes: 1) water stewardship; 2) the life cycles of native and non-native migratory fish species; 3) "teach a person to fish;" and 4) the importance of universal access to citizens’ quality of life and economic well-being. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Manistee County Community Foundation (Manistee) | Heintzelman, Laura ([email protected]) | Completed | $135,476.00 |
1133 |
Explore the Shores: Expanding Recreational Access for All to the Great Lakes Fisheries-Bear Creek
Explore the Shores is the implementation of a vital component of Manistee County's visioning process--providing increased recreational access to the Great Lakes fishery for people of all ages and abilities. The project was built on four themes: 1) water stewardship; 2) the life cycles of native and non-native migratory fish species; 3) "teach a person to fish;" and 4) the importance of universal access to our quality of life and economic well-being. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Manistee County Community Foundation (Manistee) | Heintzelman, Laura ([email protected]) | Completed | $122,948.00 |
1129 |
Restoring fishery resources in the upper Great Lakes: Enhancing research capacity at Lake Superior State University
LSSU’s Aquatic Research Lab (ARL) has experienced tremendous growth in fisheries research and education over the past decade. However, the facility can no longer meet current demands. This proposal seeks funding to help enhance the ARL’s facilities to address demands for timely fish disease information and fisheries research in the upper Great Lakes. The requested funding is part of a larger project to expand classroom space, outreach, and enhance rearing and analytical testing facilities. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Lake Superior State University (Sault Ste. Marie) | Moerke, Ashley ([email protected]) | Completed | $450,000.00 |
1126 |
Grand Traverse Regional Hub for Place-Based Education
This Implementation Plan describes the proposed activities for the new Grand Traverse Regional Hub for Place-Based Education as part of the Great Lakes Fishery Trust's Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative. The Implementation Plan incorporates the needs and capacities of a variety of academic and community partners in the region that are eager to incorporate sustained professional development for teachers, school-community partnerships and place-based education into their work…with an ultimate goal of Great Lakes stewardsh Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Grand Traverse Conservation District (Traverse City) | Masterson-Bzdok, Colleen ([email protected]) | Completed | $149,461.00 |
1124 |
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Gateway Fishing Access Facility
The GLFT partially funded the construction of a 740-foot-long dock that connects to a 200-foot fishing pier. The project provides accessible shore-based fishing opportunities on the Detroit river and is located at the gateway to the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. In addition to fishing access, there was need of a new dock for the Michigan Sea Grant’s Great Lakes school ship on the Detroit River and western Lake Erie. The school ship will dock at the refuge gateway to make use of the river and refuge as a living laboratory for children. School children from all Detroit Metropolitan Area communities will come regularly to the refuge gateway for day-long field trips aboard the school ship. The SEMCOG/Metropolitan Affairs Coalition estimates at least 9,000 individual fishing trips to the dock each year. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Metropolitan Affairs Coalition (MAC) (Detroit) | Egelton, Jody ([email protected]) | Completed | $600,000.00 |
1122 |
Explore the Shores: Expanding Recreational Access for All to the Great Lakes Fisheries-Bar Lake Outlet
Explore the Shores is the implementation of a vital component of Manistee County's visioning process: providing increased recreational access to the Great Lakes fishery for people of all ages and abilities. The project is built on four themes: 1) water stewardship; 2) the life cycles of native and non-native migratory fish species; 3) "teach a person to fish;" and 4) the importance of universal access to our quality of life and economic well-being. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Manistee County Community Foundation (Manistee) | Heintzelman, Laura ([email protected]) | Completed | $81,488.00 |
1114 |
Great Lakes Environmental News Service
This project developed a plan to expand an environmental news service operated by the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University. Through this effort, the project team developed and evaluated strategies to garner greater support from Great Lakes funders, and enhance partnerships with news organizations to distribute content. The project team also examined funding models and structures of other nonprofit news services. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
David Poulson - Knight Center for Environmental Journalism (East Lansing) | Detjen, James ([email protected]) | Completed | $9,939.36 |
1113 |
MUCC’s MOOD U: The Science of Great Lakes Fisheries/Aquatic Resources Management
MUCC’s Institute for Conservation Education (ICE) increased awareness and understanding of the biological, economic, and social science supporting natural resources management decisions to ultimately motivate citizens of all ages to move from education to active and dedicated stewardship of Michigan’s natural resources. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Michigan United Conservation Clubs (Lansing) | Trotter, Amy ([email protected]) | Completed | $90,500.00 |
1112 |
Implementing the Flint Area Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative Hub
The Flint Area Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative helped students learn about local community issues. Place-based education was used as the tool to help teachers and students feel more empowered to enact local changes. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
The Regents of the University of Michigan - U of M - Flint (Flint) | Sanker, Leyla ([email protected]) | Completed | $222,326.10 |
1110 |
Groundswell
This project increased environmental stewardship within the Grand River Watershed in Kent County through education in school settings and community-school partnerships. It worked with community organizations to create a systemic and comprehensive “hub” aimed at promoting and addressing community engagement to further develop environmental stewardship in Kent County. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Grand Valley State University - Center For Educational Partnerships (Grand Rapids) | Pelon, Clayton ([email protected]) | Completed | $218,988.69 |
1109 |
Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative: Implementing a Regional Network's Vision and Strategy to enhance Resource Stewardship and Youth Development through Place-Based Education
This project implemented a regionally developed vision, direction, and strategic plan to establish and launch a regional network of partners and programming in support of place-based or community-based education programming in Northeast Michigan. Programming to serve and support Great Lakes stewardship education and project opportunities with school and community partners in Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle and Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District was also developed. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan - Northeast Michigan (Alpena) | Heraghty, Patrick ([email protected]) | Completed | $229,692.05 |
1107 |
Arcadia Marsh Restoration and Access Project
The purpose of this project was to secure the purchase of 128 acres of the Arcadia Marsh, a Great Lakes coastal emergent wetland, near Arcadia, MI. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy - Land and Stewardship (Traverse City) | Sullivan, Chris ([email protected]) | Completed | $176,650.00 |
1104 |
West Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative
The goal of Muskegon Area ISD Continuation Grant was, through K-12 Place-Based Education, to foster stewardship of Great Lakes, Implement communications plan, and institutionalize place-based education as key research-based instructional method Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Muskegon Area Intermediate School District - Regional Mathematics and Science Center (Muskegon) | Krebs, Dave ([email protected]) | Completed | $221,069.18 |
1103 |
Continuation Proposal for the Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative to the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative
This project allowed students and teachers to work with community partners and take environmental action using informed decisions concerning the stewardship of their local watershed. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
The Western Upper Peninsula Center for Science, Math and Environmental Education - Copper Country Intermediate School District (Hancock) | Oppliger, Shawn ([email protected]) | Completed | $188,417.83 |
1094 |
Great Lakes Coverage Project
Ongoing support for The Environment Report for their ongoing work to provide information to individuals in Michigan and thoughout the Nation about Great Lakes ecology issues. This grant will provide support for this unique service that combines the distinctive powers of public radio and the internet with a passion and dedication to create a better balance with the natural world. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
University of Michigan - The Environment Report (Ann Arbor) | Han, Ellen Rinck ([email protected]) | Completed | $25,045.00 |
1093 |
Next Steps - MRWA Action Plan for the Muskegon River Watershed
This grant was used to increase forest cover in the watershed (identified by previous GLFT-funded research as a priority action to protect the long-term health of the Muskegon River), support educational programming, provide base operating support, and produce a sustainability plan for the organization. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Muskegon River Watershed Assembly - @ Ferris State University (Big Rapids) | Noble, Gary ([email protected]) | Completed | $100,000.00 |
1092 |
Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition Continuation Proposal
The goal of the project was to develop students as citizen stewards able to understand and promote healthy ecological and social systems affecting the Great Lakes basin and their communities through community-based learning projects. This was accomplished by bringing schools and community partners together. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Eastern Michigan University - Institute for the Study of Children, Families, and Communities (Ypsilanti) | Martusewicz, Rebecca ([email protected]) | Completed | $231,653.82 |
1090 |
Protecting Natural Resources of Northeast Michigan for Current and Future Residents and Visitors
The GLFT provided funding to the HeadWaters Land Conservancy (HWLC) to identify priority parcels for conservation within the Au Sable watershed and support landowner outreach efforts leading to new conservation easements. Through the GLFT’s support, the HWLC placed easements on seven properties representing 507 acres of land and 15,896 feet of waterfront. Board Decision Year: 2008 |
HeadWaters Land Conservancy (Gaylord) | Justin, Laura ([email protected]) | Completed | $110,181.00 |
1080 |
Simultaneous Analysis of Genetic and Age Data To Estimate Stock Contribution for Mixed-Stock and Strain, Open-Water Fisheries in the Great Lakes
Using genetic and age composition data, Michigan State University's Department of Fisheries and Wildlife developed new methods for identifying stock and cohort contribution to admixed, open-water fisheries. This innovation improves the ability to evaluate stock-specific recruitment from routine assessment or harvest data. The usefulness and performance of this new method were demonstrated with simulations and applications to Great Lakes stocks of lake sturgeon, lake trout, and walleye, which range in longevity, aging uncertainty and geographic scale of movements. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Michigan State University - Department of Fisheries and Wildlife (East Lansing) | Brenden, Travis O. ([email protected]) | Completed | $336,073.83 |
1073 |
Characterizing Sources of Thiaminase in Great Lakes Food Webs: Assessing De Novo Production of Thiaminase by Fish
Thiamine Deficiency Complex (TDC), caused by thiaminase in the diet, adversely affects reproduction in Great Lakes lake trout, resulting in fry mortality. Thiaminase in prey may come from thiaminase-producing bacteria or may be produced de novo by the fish themselves. Preliminary data indicate that thiaminase-producing bacteria Paenibacillus thiaminolyticus are undetectable in some alewife with high thiaminase activity. Oregon State University used genetic and biochemical approaches to determine if alewife produce thiaminase de novo. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Oregon State University - Office of Post Award Administration (Corvallis) | Heppell, Scott ([email protected]) | Completed | $351,864.00 |
1058 |
Mechanistic approach to identify the role of pathogens in causing Diporeia spp. decline in the Laurentian Great Lakes
This study encompassed molecular, histological, and microbiological analyses of preserved Diporeia collected from the Great Lakes over three decades. Microorganisms and parasites will be identified and quantified. Quantitative analysis was combined the results obtained on disease status and prevailing environmental conditions during sampling in a system of analysis. The study helped developed a better understanding to the mechanism(s) that led to Diporeia decline in the Laurentian Great Lakes. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (Ann Arbor ) | Vanderploeg, Henry ([email protected]) | Completed | $218,669.00 |
1056 |
The Human Dimensions of the Baitfish Industry: Investigating a Vector for Acquatic Invasive Species and VHS in the Great Lakes Basin
Despite agency actions (regulations, outreach programs) in Ontario and Michigan to halt the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) and viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) in the Great Lakes basin, live baitfish are thought to be a growing vector for these problems. Mail surveys of anglers and bait industry individuals were used to learn why live baitfish continue to be illegally dumped in the basin's waters despite management efforts to stop this practice. Results are being used to strengthen management programs. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Michigan State University - Department of Fisheries and Wildlife (East Lansing) | Dobson, Tracy ([email protected]) | Completed | $20,363.93 |
1050 |
Calhoun County Conservation Easement Transfer
This grant money was used for the transfer of the Calhoun County conservation easement. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Calhoun Conservation District (Marshall) | Bronson, Tracy ([email protected]) | Completed | $21,216.80 |
1046 |
Garden Bluffs Conservation Area - Phase III
The Nature Conservancy received funding from the GLFT to support fee acquisition of 179 acres, including 2,750 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline, along the garden peninsula. The acquisition represents Phase III of a four-phase, multi-partner effort to protect 1,153 acres of coastal wetland and adjoining upland habitat. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
The Nature Conservancy - Upper Peninsula Program Office (Marquette) | Knoop, Jeff ([email protected]) | Completed | $802,488.00 |
1045 |
Demonstrating and Documenting a Chemical Delivery System for Emergency Treatment of Ballast Water
Large scale mortality of fish due to Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) has resulted in an urgent need to contain the pathogen and inhibit its rapid spread to all Great Lakes and inland waters. This project’s goal was to promote development of an effective chemical delivery system to treat ballast water, which helps stop the spread of this pathogen and help prevent the introduction of new invasive species and fish diseases to the Great Lakes. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
National Park Service - Natural Resources (Houghton) | Brady, Carol ([email protected]) | Completed | $185,000.00 |
1044 |
Collaborative Fishery Management Opportunities Between Tribal and State Agencies
The 2007 Consent Decree, signed by five tribal nations, the State of Michigan and the United States, recognized tribal rights for hunting, fishing, and gathering within the inland portion of the 1836 Treaty of Washington ceded territory. Tribal rights for the Great Lakes had been established prior to this agreement, which contained similarities and differences in institutional structure. The 2007 Inland Decree recognized the tribes may need to conduct biological assessments and restoration—as well as reclamation and enhancement activities—and specific provisions were developed recognizing this need. When the 2007 Consent Decree was signed, and since that time, leaders of the respective agencies recognized that an opportunity existed to collaborate to achieve outcomes that would protect the fishery resource within the treaty area in a mutually beneficial manner. Grant funding from the Great Lakes Fishery Trust enabled the project team to work with the respective agencies to develop strategies for collaboration on assessment and restoration activities. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Michigan Technological University - Biological Sciences (Houghton) | Holtgren, Marty ([email protected]) | Completed | $41,674.59 |
1043 |
The Kent County Environmental Stewardship Network
This grant was funded under the GLFT's Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI). Its supported a planning process for a GLSI hub to serve the Grand River Watershed in Kent County. The process resulted in an implementation plan for the hub, which was successfully submitted to the GLFT for funding. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Grand Valley State University - Center For Educational Partnerships (Grand Rapids) | Pyne, Jaymes ([email protected]) | Completed | $11,298.74 |
1042 |
Planning for an Environmental Place-Based Education Hub in the Flint Area
This grant was funded under the GLFT's Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI). It was jointly supported by the C.S. Mott Foundation and the GLFT, funded a planning process to create a GLSI hub focused on Flint, the Flint River (in the Saginaw Bay Watershed), and selected schools in region. Partners in planning included the Genesee County Land Bank, the Michigan Nature Association, and Flint Community Schools. The planning process involved an assessment of school and community readiness (when additional planners will be identified and recruited), developing a vision for a sustainable effort, and crafting an implementation plan. The plan was approved and funded by the GLFT. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
The Regents of the University of Michigan - U of M - Flint (Flint) | Blecker, Harry ([email protected]) | Completed | $14,762.00 |
1040 |
Saginaw Bay Stewardship Initiative
This grant was funded under the GLFT's Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI). It supported a planning process for a GLSI hub to serve the Saginaw Bay area. The process resulted in an implementation plan/proposal for the hub, which was submitted to the GLFT for funding. While the planning process resulted in stronger partnerships amoung educators and community organizations, it was not funded by the GLFT. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Saginaw Valley State University - Sponsored and Academic Programs Support and Evaluation (University Center) | Woodward, Melissa ([email protected]) | Completed | $11,550.24 |
1039 |
Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Planning Initiative: Planning toward a Regional Network "hub" in Support of Great Lakes and Ecosystem Education and Stewardship
This grant was funded under the GLFT's Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI). It builds on a capacity-building grant provided earlier by the GLFT. The grant funded a planning process for a GLSI hub to serve six counties in northeastern lower Michigan. The process resulted in an implementation plan for the hub, which was successfully submitted to the GLFT for funding. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Michigan Sea Grant / MSU Extension - Northeast Michigan (Tawas City) | Schroeder, Brandon ([email protected]) | Completed | $14,109.77 |
1037 |
Grand Traverse Regional Hub for Place-Based Education
This grant was funded under the GLFT's Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI). It supported a planning process for a GLSI hub in Traverse City that would serve the Grand Traverse region and Manistee. The process resulted in an implementation plan for the hub. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Grand Traverse Conservation District (Traverse City) | Masterson-Bzdok, Colleen ([email protected]) | Completed | $12,766.80 |
1033 |
Michigan Great Lakes Protection and Restoration Initiative
The Michigan Great Lakes Protection and Restoration Initiative is a joint project between Lt. Governor John Cherry, the Office of the Great Lakes and Michigan United Conservation Clubs. The purpose of this effort is to develop a Michigan Great Lakes Protection and Restoration Plan. A Framework for the plan has been developed that examines Michigan’s Great Lakes Protection and Restoration needs by utilizing the same focus areas of the Great Lakes Regional Collaborative, e.g. habitat, invasive species, coastal health, sustainable development, indicators, nonpoint source, toxic pollutants and areas of concern. This Framework has been shared widely and been reshaped into a series of conference calls. Next the Framework will be taken to eight regional meetings to garner stakeholders’ comments and concerns and to discuss their interest and concern for managing the Great Lakes to foster prosperity for Michigan’s economic future. These eight meetings will focus on regional interests and will examine watershed restoration efforts as the foundation for Great Lakes restoration. A final report is expected to be released by the first of the year. This grant will be used to offset the cost of the regional meetings and travel for key participants, and fund an economic analysis to reframe the report. Board Decision Year: 2008 |
Michigan United Conservation Clubs (Lansing) | Muchmore, Dennis ([email protected]) | Completed | $20,000.00 |
1032 |
North American Benthological Society 57th Annual Meeting
This project's purpose is to contribute towards the North American Benthological Society's 57th Annual Meeting to be held in Grand Rapids in 2009. Board Decision Year: 2008 |
Grand Valley State University - Annis Water Resources Institute (Muskegon) | Steinman, Alan ([email protected]) | Completed | $1,000.00 |