Grants: Water Resources

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Expressions of Learning

November 2006

The “Just a Drop of Water” curriculum is part of the National Literacy Through Photography project and was implemented by the University of Michigan – Flint. Addressing writing and literacy, the project uses photography to stimulate basic learning skills, particularly reading, writing and verbal communication. This project focused on water issues and water conservation. The University partnered with two schools – one urban and one rural to kick off this program. U-M Flint was the first site in Michigan to host this unique curriculum.

Arenac Conservation District “Tree for a Tire Day”

November 2006

The Arenac County Conservation District proposed a tire recycling day. There was no active tire recycling program in the County and old tires were typically burned, stacked up in back yards, or disposed of on state land. The District traded a tree seedling for each tire that was delivered to the recycling site. The goal was to recycle 2,050 tires. WIN funding supported the charges associated with trailers that will be used to transport the tires to First Class Tire Shredders Inc.

Bush Creek Bio-Engineering Demonstration

November 2006

This project, sponsored by the Saginaw Bay RC&D, demonstrated a lower-cost erosion control method that can be used along stream sites with high erosion potential. This project highlighted bio-engineering techniques including tree revetments, which include using trees that are placed along the side of a stream that essentially trap erosion and sedimentation and create a stronger and more erosion-resistant streambank. An additional demonstration includes the use of Polyacrymlaides – which are bonding agents that promote the growth and stability of erosion control grasses. 10 sites were restored as as part of this project. WIN funding supported the engineering and installation of the revetment structures.

Top of the Shiawassee River Trail Signage

November 2006

Headwaters Trail created the first canoe access site in the upper Shiawassee River (headwaters of the
Saginaw River). This project created interpretive signage for a “water trail” that stretches from Holly to
Fenton. The signage package included planning, construction and it addressed way-finding panels, as well
as guideposts, markers, and maps delineating water features. The fact that this is a tributary to Saginaw Bay
and a significant part of the watershed was addressed. A Trail brochure and a website supported this
implementation activity. WIN funds supported signage and brochure design and sign fabrication.

Townline Road Closure

November 2006

The Rifle River is a major direct tributary of Saginaw Bay and has been the focus of numerous regional
efforts to improve fisheries, control erosion, and recreation opportunities. One of its tributaries, Fritz Creek,
has been identified as a major source of sedimentation and erosion, the source of which is the road stream
crossing at Townline Road. In response to this, and recognizing that other roads provided access to
neighboring properties, the Arenac County Road commission decided to abandon the road. However, they
were not fully committed – financially – to restoring the crossing site where a culvert needs to be removed.
In partnership, the Saginaw Bay RC&D decided to raise money to leverage county resources and other
financing from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to restore the area to a nonerodable condition.

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