GLFT Grant Library
# | Project | Organization | Contact | Status | Amount |
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1197 |
Estimating Asian Carp abundance using environmental DNA
Experiments to test the hypothesis that the abundance of Asian carp eDNA in a water body reliably indicates the abundance of Asian carp. Development of a statistical calibration model relating eDNA abundance to Asian carp abundance. Application of the model to previous eDNA data for Asian carp to estimate 2009-2010 abundance in the upper reaches of the Chicago Area Waterway System. Board Decision Year: 2011 |
University of Notre Dame - Center for Aquatic Conservation & Environmental Change Initiative (South Bend) | Lodge, David (dlodge@nd.edu) | 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 (3186@glftnoemail.org) | 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 (jdemooy@cbf.org) | 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 (teder@glc.org) | 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 (carlferguson@chartermi.net) | 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 (eichingerd@michigan.gov) | 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
Construction of fish passages are rapidly becoming the dominant initiatives associated with Great Lakes fishery and ecosystem restoration. Assessment of the success and impacts of these activities on fish is, however, lacking. The project was designed to 1) evaluate the success of a recently built (Shiawassee River) and a pending (Cass River) rock ramp fish passage, 2) prioritize regional rivers for future restoration activities, and (3) quantify changes in the river habitat and fish assemblage composition. Board Decision Year: 2010 |
Central Michigan University - Biology (Mt. Pleasant) | Galarowicz, Tracy (galar1tl@cmich.edu) | 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 (buchsbaum@nwf.org) | Completed | $100,000.00 |
1158 |
Inter-laboratory testing for field validation of diagnostic methods to detect and quantify Renibacterium salmoninarum
A lack of standardized methods to detect the salmonid pathogen Renibacterium salmoninarum (Rs) makes comparison of data among Great Lakes (GL) agencies difficult. Laboratory validation of Rs detection methods was recently completed, but field validation studies are needed to assess performance of laboratory-validated (LV) methods among different GL laboratories. The project has two main objectives: 1) training of GL laboratories with LV Rs detection methods and 2) inter-laboratory comparisons of LV Rs detection methods Board Decision Year: 2010 |
Western Fisheries Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey - Fish Health Section (Seattle) | Elliott, Diane (diane_elliott@usgs.gov) | Completed | $238,396.00 |
1152 |
The role of tributaries and river plumes as nursery areas for yellow perch and round gobies in Lake Michigan
To test hypotheses, researchers (1) collected water samples from river plumes and adjacent nonplume areas in southeastern Lake Michigan to compare their physical, chemical, and biotic conditions; (2) estimated the movement of larval fish from tributaries into Lake Michigan; (3) compared the densities, diets, and growth rates of the three species in different areas; and (4) evaluated the extent to which later-stage fish used tributaries and river plumes as early life habitats. Board Decision Year: 2010 |
Purdue University - Dept. of Forestry and Nat. Resources (West Lafayette) | Hook, Tomas (thook@purdue.edu) | Completed | $384,972.00 |
1147 |
Emerging Flavobacterium spp. in the Great Lakes Basin: Identification and Assessment of Their Impacts on Fish Health
This study identified flavobacteria associated with fish mortality events and determined the potential routes they use to reach fish propagated in hatcheries. Surprisingly, multiple novel flavobacteria were isolated that were never described before, while others were similar to those reported from remote geographic areas (e.g., Antarctica).Evidence suggests that a few of these novel flavobacteria are vertically transmitted, a matter that requires proper management within hatcheries.Data produced from this GLFT-funded study provides the means to decrease flavobacterial transmission by selecting effective chemotherapeutants and biosecurity practices. Board Decision Year: 2010 |
Michigan State University - Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation (East Lansing) | Loch, Thomas (healthyfish@cvm.msu.edu) | 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. (sldann@anr.msu.edu) | 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 (frank.allen@ijnr.org) | 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 (pontzv@msu.edu) | 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 (selectcb@aol.com) | 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 (lheintzelman@manisteefoundation.org) | 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 (lheintzelman@manisteefoundation.org) | 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 (amoerke@lssu.edu) | Active | $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 (cmasterson@gtcd.org) | Completed | $149,461.00 |
1124 |
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Gateway Fishing Access Facility
The Metropolitan Affairs Coalition (MAC) is requesting financial support to construct a fishing access facility at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Gateway. Construction documents for this facility were developed through funds awarded by the GLFT in 2008. This proposal seeks funding for the remaining two phases of this project: construction of the fishing access facility and design / construction of a restroom facility adjacent to the new fishing facility. Board Decision Year: 2009 |
Metropolitan Affairs Coalition (MAC) (Detroit) | Egelton, Jody (egelton@semcog.org) | 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 (lheintzelman@manisteefoundation.org) | 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 (detjen@msu.edu) | 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 (atrotter@mucc.org) | 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 (lsanker@umflint.edu) | 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 (pelonc@gvsu.edu) | Completed | $218,988.69 |