The Department of Natural Resources has approved the second round of projects under its Aquatic Habitat Grant Program. A total of 18 applications seeking $3.4 million were received and evaluated. The DNR has approved the following seven projects totaling $1.25 million:
Applicant Name
Project Name
Applicant County
Grant Amount Recommended
Huron Pines
Houghton Creek Fish Passage Improvement/Flynn Road Crossing Restoration
Ogemaw
$85,000
Battle Creek Intercounty Drain Drainage District
Battle Creek River Stream Restoration
Eaton
$260,000
Conservation Resource Alliance
Free Span the Maple River Connectivity Initiative
Emmet
$75,000
Michigan Trout Unlimited
Schwartz Creek Fish Passage Improvement
Dickinson
$65,000
Friends of the Shiawassee River
Shiatown Stream Restoration
Shiawassee
$365,000
City of Rochester
Paint Creek Habitat Restoration – Phase II
Oakland
$100,000
Ionia Conservation District
Grand River Restoration at Lyons
Ionia
$300,000
The Aquatic Habitat Grant Program funds projects that protect intact and rehabilitate degraded aquatic resources throughout the state; develop self-sustaining aquatic communities that provide for continuing recreational opportunities and natural resource-based economies; and develop strong relationships and partnerships.
“This year’s grants will enhance a broad range of aquatic habitat that is the foundation for Michigan’s world-class fishing opportunities,” said Chris Freiburger, coordinator of the Aquatic Habitat Grant Program. “We’re excited for these projects to get under way and to really make a difference.”
Anyone interested in learning more about the Aquatic Habitat Grant Program should visit michigan.gov/dnr-grants.
