The U.S. Forest Service awarded a $200,000 Project Grant to the Ottawa Soil & Water Conservation District under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to address Hemlock Woolly Adelgid infestations in West Michigan. This 3-year grant, awarded on September 10, 2024, will fund surveys and treatment of the invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid to support forest health and habitat restoration in the Great Lakes region. As a subrecipient, the Ottawa Soil & Water Conservation District has previously supported projects focused on watershed restoration, invasive species removal, habitat preservation, and water quality improvements through funding from initiatives like the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
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