Grants: Wildlife Stewardship
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Conservation Tillage for Water Quality and Wildlife
November 2000This project was designed to encourage landowners to leave corn stubble on farmed fields undisturbed over the winter for the purposes of wildlife food and habitat, as well as to control erosion. This specific grant was used to provide administrative/educational funding to the Saginaw Bay RC&D and Soil Conservation District for the Waterfowl Food Plot project currently in progress and funded by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The educational efforts of the Conservation District included slide presentations, newsletters, leaflets and verbal descriptions to farmers of residue benefits during the administrative activities. Innovative Farmers, a group who currently provides technical conservation information directly to other farmers, also assisted in the implementation of this project.
Wolf Creek Riverine Wetland Restoration
November 2000This project assisted in the restoration of the hydrology of a prior-converted wetland at the Shiawassee State Game Area. This project restored this area to a functioning wetland system by installing a 24 inch diameter culvert and riser through the dike to connect the wetland area with the river. This project has was idenitifed as a priority in the WIN Habitat Framework, and is located beneath the 585’ contour as recommended in the study.
Raptor Housing Project
April 2000The Wildlife Recovery Association (WRA)offers programs that promote interest in wildlife and participate in wildlife events at various nature centers, businesses and outdoor events. This particular project focused on their Birds of Prey program and and funded the repair of the housing used for these birds that were built 25 years ago. The cages funded by this grant will helped WRA reach more than 20,000 people each year with quality, award winning programs.
Habitat Protection Plan
November 1999Project partners developed an integrated Habitat Protection Plan that coordinates and leverages the efforts of the entities working in the watershed, identify priority habitat areas and recommend sample projects.
Tawas Point Birding Platforms
November 1999Construction of six bird viewing platforms in Tawas Point State Park. The platforms protect fragile dune areas and provide sitting and viewing areas for visitors.