The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $2,000,667 Project Grant on December 20, 2024 to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) under the Inflation Reduction Act - Forest Legacy Program (CFDA 10.734). This grant will support the DNR's administration and implementation of the Michigan Forest Legacy Program from December 2024 through September 2028.
The Forest Legacy Program is a federal initiative focused on identifying and protecting environmentally important forest areas threatened by conversion to non-forest uses. Through this grant, the Michigan DNR will utilize conservation easements, fee simple land purchases, sustainable forest management, wildfire mitigation, reforestation, habitat conservation, and water quality protection strategies to preserve and enhance forest ecosystems across the state. The DNR's Finance and Operations Division will oversee the grant's financial and administrative functions, and may partner with other state agencies, local governments, universities, non-profits, and Native American tribes as sub-awardees to deliver program activities.
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