Great lakes restoration initiative ST marys river stormwater reduction initiative

This $227,108 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) supports the "Great Lakes Restoration Initiative St Marys River Stormwater Reduction Initiative" implemented by the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The funding will be used to conduct environmental surveys, implement invasive species management, and install agricultural conservation practices like exclusion fencing and riparian buffers to reduce stormwater runoff and improve water quality in the St. Marys River watershed. This project, with a performance period from November 2024 to September 2026, aligns with the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program's objectives to promote sustainable forestry, enhance wildlife habitats, and advance watershed restoration through collaborative, science-based approaches across non-federal lands.