Great lakes restoration initiative addressing hemlock woolly adelgid in west michigan

The Ottawa Soil & Water Conservation District was awarded a $200,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Program (CFDA 10.664). The grant funds a project to address the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) infestation in West Michigan, which aims to support forest health, watershed restoration, and ecosystem management efforts in the region. The project period extends from September 2024 through September 2027. As a state government entity, the Ottawa Soil & Water Conservation District specializes in environmental preservation, invasive species control, and related conservation initiatives. The organization has received multiple federal grants to support its work, including sub-awards from partners like the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for managing invasive species in local watersheds.