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Meeting State and National Wetland Goals A Wetland Conservation Strategy for Michigan 471, LFT f . . ... ..... .. .... . 15E QH @27- 75 -i M5 tft M44 Michigan Department of Natural Resources 1993 Land and Water Management Division July 1993 Acknowledgements Meeting State and National Wetland Goals: A Wetland Conservation Strategy for Michigan was completed to provide information regarding the status of Michigan's Wetland Conservation Strategy and to solicit participation from people and groups throughout the State. Funding was provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources through Section 319 of the Federal Clean Water Act. The Department of Natural Resources would like to thank the following individuals who assisted in the preparation and review of this publication: Lois Wolfson, Institute of Water Research, @Michigan State University Rick Comstock, Michigan Department of -Natural Resources, Land and Water 'Management Division, Volunteer Department staff participating in the review and preparation of this publication were: Lisa Warner, Land and Water Management Division Peg Bostwick, Land and Water Management Division Steve Sadewasser, Land and Water Management Division Cover Photo by Jody Kubitz TypinglLayout by Terry Heinernan-Baker Printing by University Printing, Michigan State University 'MSU is an Affinnative ActionlEqual Opportunity Institution Printed on Recycled Paper Meeting State and National Wetland Goals: A Wetland Conservation Strategy for Michigan MAN - W, A Wedand Conserlation Strategy for Michigan INTRODUCTION n 1988, the National Wetlands Policy Forum issued a final report recommending that: "the nation establish a national wetlands protection policy to achieve no overall net loss of the nation's remaining wetlands base, as defined by acreage and function, and to restore and create wetlands, where feasible, to increase the quality and quantity of the nation's wetland resource base. The Forum was convened at the request of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to address major policy concerns about how the nation should protect and manage its valuable wetland resources. The 20 members of the Forum included three governors, a state legislator, heads of state agencies, a town supervisor, chief executive officers of environmental groups and businesses, farmers and ranchers, and academic experts. This diverse group concluded that wetland management would be most effectively carried out at the state and local level, and further recommended that: "state and local governments and regional agencies, wit h the support and cooperation of the relevant federal agencies, undertake wetlands planning to achieve the goal of no net loss." In accordance with the Forum's recommendations, Michigan has received a major grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to develop a statewide comprehensive wetland conservation strategy. This booklet Mission will serve both to "The State of Michigan, in recognition that wetlands are a inform you of the status critical and integral component of the State's natural re- of this ongoing project, sources, and given the extent of historic wetland losses, will and to invite your protect remaining wetlands and restore wetland functions and participation by adding values to areas which have been altered or lost where so- information regarding cially, economically, and ecologically feasible. The Michigan your organization to an Department of Natural Resources, with assistance from the Wetland Advisory Committee, will develop a comprehensive inventory of statewide State Wetland Conservation Strategy to achieve the commit- wetland management ment of state, local and federal agencies and organizations interests and activities. to actively protect and restore Michigan's wetlands." In return for your (Adopted September2l, 1992, Michigan's Wetland Advisory participation, your Committee) Meeting State and National Wetland Goals organization will be kept informed of the development of Michigan's Wetland Conservation Strategy. The Process For, Developing A Statewide Wetiand Strategy: Current Status The development of a comprehensive wetland conservation strategy for Michigan will complement and expand wetland managernent and protection beyond existing State Laws and private initiatives. Michigan's Wetland Conservation Strategy will be designed to focus on nonregulatory aspects of wetland management and will incorporate the following five interrelated components: LI an aggressive education/outreach program LI promulgation of wetland water quality standards L) regulatory protection of certain critical wetlands L) a wetland reclamation initiative, and L) overall development, coordination, and distribution of a comprehensive action strategy. These elements are intended to establish ways for achieving no overall net loss of wetland functions. Support for the development of this strategy is being provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A diverse 12-member Wetland Advisory Committee has been formed to assist the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) with the strategy development. To date, the Advisory Committee has adopted a strategy mission and a wetland reclamation initiative goal. A workable Wetland Conservation Strategy for Michigan citizens is scheduled for publication by December 1994. 2. A Wetland Conservation Strategy for Michigan PUBLIC VALUES.OF WETLANDS ong perceived as wastelands with few redeeming characteristics, wetlands are now recognized as valuable natural resources with diverse functions. Biologists and ecologists are studying the values of wetlands as habitats for diverse plant and animal life as well as suitable habitats for many endangered species. Hydrologists have begun to understand the relationships between wetlands and groundwater. Municipalities are recognizing the importance of wetlands for water storage and for preventing costly flood Wetland Reclamation Goal damage. To increase Michigan's wetland base by 50, 000 wetland acres by the Wetlands have been found to year 20 10 and to achieve a long-term goal of restoration, creation, and provide a enhancement of 500,000 wetland acres." The reclaimed wetlands will myriad of other provide habitat and will re-establish public benefits. functions Increasing the State wetland base will reclaim flood water storage, including water water quality protection, ground water recharge, habitat for fish, wildlife, and plant communities, open space, and recreation opportunities. The quality Michigan Reclamation Initiative will benefit from existing wetland manage- maintenance, ment and protection programs, build new partnerships, and foster new erosion control, efforts to ensure that the benefits of wetlands are enjoyed by current and recreational future generations. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, with opportunities, assistance from the Wetland Advisory Committee, will promote and sus- and an aesthetic tain the Reclamation Initiative." (Adopted July 21, 1993, Michigan's quality. Wetland Advisory Committee) Habitat Diversity The most commonly recognized wetland functions are providing plant and animal habitats. Marshes are among the most productive wildlife habitats in the world, L supporting a variety and abundance of wildlife. Many waterfowl species depend on 3 Meeting State and National Wetland Goals wetlands for feeding and resting areas during their spring and fall migration. Resident waterfowl rely on them for nesting and as primary feeding areas. Wetlands also provide habitat for many of the most important furbearing species in Michigan including muskrats and beaver. These species are enjoyable to watch and also commercially important because their pelts are sold for various fur products. In northern areas of the state, wetlands can be vital for sustaining white-tailed deer populations through harsh winters by providing high-quality browse and cover. Deer can sustain themselves solely on northern white cedar if enough is available in wetland habitats. Wetlands provide essential habitat for a wide variety of endangered plant and animal species. Approximately 30% of Michigan's 215 threatened and endangered plants, and approximately 60% of the 65 threatened and endangered animals are wetland species. Some of Michigan's most popular threatened and endangered wildlife species including the common loon, the osprey, the Kirtland's snake and copperbelly Major Wetland Values water snake are dependent on wetlands. The endangered and beautiful prairie Fish and Wildlife Habitat Values white-fringed orchid is an obligate breeding wetland species, existing in no other nursing habitats. sources of food Wetlands are also one of the most providing cover from predators productive habitats for both aquatic and Maintenance of Water Quality terrestrial insects, and thus form the base nutrient retention for a rich and diverse food web extending sediment removal well beyond the wetland boundary. groundwater recharge and discharge Waterfowl, wading birds, songbirds, and Flood Storage and Runoff Delay bats depend on these insect-based food ./ storage basins for flood waters webs as do a variety of reptiles and Recreation and Aesthetics amphibians. Many species of turtles, / hunting snakes, frogs, toads, and salamanders live fishing in. and are dependent upon wetlands. hiking Tliese species play an important role in boating the ecological balance of the wetland ird watching community. v photography 4 A Weiland Conservation Strategy for Michigan Many fish species that are important in sport or commercial fisheries spawn in shallow marshes and aquatic plant bed wetlands. Aquatic invertebrates living in emergent and submergent wetlands provide food for all fish that utilize wetlands during some stage in their life cycle. Many freshwater fish prefer vegetated habitats because of the protection they provide from predators. Wetlands provide breeding and nursery grounds, act as sources of food and provide cover from predators, especially young fish. Water Quality Another valuable function of wetlands relates to the maintenance of water quality. Wetlands can temporarily or sometimes permanently retain nutrients that would otherwise reach streams, rivers, or lakes, and contribute to increased growth of algae and other plants. Soluble nutrients can settle to the bottom sediments and become attached to soil particles or can be taken up by plants. Nutrients, such as nitrogen, present in organic matter can be converted by microorganisms into nitrogen gas through denitrification, thus removing the nutrient from the wetland. As much as 91 % of the phosphorus and 86% of the nitrogen can be retained on at least a seasonal basis by emergent wetlands. Holding or removing these nutrients is beneficial because the the water quality of downstream ponds and lakes is protected from unwanted growth of algae and aquatic weeds during the primary recreational season. Sediments that are suspended in natural runoff can also be removed by wetlands. As the running water enters a dense vegetated wetland, the water slows and the sediments begin to settle out. Emergent wetlands can retain as much as 94% of the inflowing sediments from natural sources. This protects rivers, ponds and lakes from the accumulation of sediments. Wetlands are often interconnected with the groundwater table. Some wetlands recharge groundwater while others discharge it. Both of these functions can be valuable. Recharge areas provide clean groundwater, which many people use for drinking water. Discharge areas provide sources of high quality water for lakes and streams. Flood Prevention Every year floods cause serious damage to property in Michigan. Many wetlands are effective as storage basins for flood waters, helping to reduce flood levels. In addition, because flood waters are held in wetlands instead of flowing directly down rivers and streams, downstream flooding is reduced. Depending on the location of the wetland, the delay can significantly reduce flood peaks and resulting damage. Some government agencies now maintain wetlands for flood control instead of building costly flood control structures. 5 Meeting State and National Wetland Goals Recreation Many recreation activities involve the use of wetlands. Hunting and fishing for wetland dependent species are major recreation activities in Michigan. In addition, there are growing numbers of people who enjoy non-consumptive uses of wetland such as hiking, boating, birdwatching, and photography. These activities generate enormous economic benefits by creating demands for support services such as travel and lodging. The diverse wildlife, beautiful scenery, and quiet solitude attract many people to Michigan's wetlands for recreation. ,WETLAND LOSENE-S' onsiderable change in wetland distribution and abundance has taken place since the 1780's. In the conterminous United States, an estimated 104 million acres of wetlands remained as of the 1980's (Figure 1). This amounts to a 53-percent loss from the original acreage total. The 50-state total indicates that an estimated 274 million acres remain. Of that total, 170 million acres are located in Alaska. The Fish and Wildlife Service has estimated that there are 5,583,400 acres of wetlands in Michigan, representing 15% of the state's surface area (Dahl 1990). According to the Fish and Wildlife Service report, this represents a 50% loss of historic wetland acreage. In 1992, the Michigan Natural Features Inventory began mapping historical coastal wetlands in Michigan. The extent of lost or damaged wetlands was illustrated in several areas. For example, Monroe County, located in the southeast corner along Lake Erie, C was estimated by this mapping to contain only 12.5% of the approximately 164,000 acres of wetlands that were present in 1817. 6 A Welland Conservation Strategy for Michigan What this means to Michigan citizens is the loss of essential benefits. Continued development or changes to the natural landscape disrupt the natural water balance within a defined area or basin. Depending on the type and extent of these changes to the landscape, negative impacts to neighboring basins can also result. Construction of impervious surfaces, such as pavement and buildings, combined with reduction in water storage areas, such as floodplains and wetlands will inevitably result in increased costs to the public. Wetland destruction has resulted in increased flood damages, increased erosion, degraded fisheries, degraded water quality, and adverse impacts to wildlife and recreation. millions M 12 250 - - - - - - - Michigan Contcr i '"Inous 10/ United States 200 - - - - - - - 8/ 1501 - - - - - - - 100/ 4 501 0 0Z 2 1780s 1980s 17803 1980s Figure 1. Comparison of total acreage of wetlands in 1780s and 1980s for Michigan and the conterminous United States. ENHANCEMENT OF WETLAND RESOURCES: An a a ff In vitation for your Participation any public and private organizations are currently protecting and restoring wetlands in Michigan. While some groups focus on fish and wildlife habitat, others are focusing efforts on education, water quality, or water M quantity functions. in August of 1992, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) conducted a survey of existing wetland management practices in Michigan. This survey, 7 Meeting State and National Wetland Goals originally sent to 275 organization, categorizeswetland management practices into six general groups: 1) Restoration; 2) Education; 3), Research/Evaluation; 4) Regulation; 5) Protection/Management; and 6) Incentives/Benefits. Twenty-seven percent of those receiving the survey responded. Data collected from this effort was put into a computer database and is being used by MDNR and Michigan's Wetland Advisory Committee to strengthen the development of Michigan's Wetland Conservation Strategy. Participating groups receive up-to-date news on the Committees' progress and are encouraged to provide comments directly to the committee's members. Many groups within the state are assisting with wetland protection and management efforts. The Chippewa Nature Center (Midland County), Leelanau Conservancy (Leelanau County), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the MDNR, are acquiring, preserving, and managing wetland areas for the social and economic benefits of Michigan's citizens. Nature centers, schools, and non-profit organizations are also developing wetland materials, providing wetland training programs, and speaking to interested groups about the importance of wetlands. For example, the Wetlands Conservation Association (St. Joseph, MI) is in the process of developing a wetland public service announcement (PSA) for television. This PSA will address important wetland values and will be broadcast over portions of Indiana and southwest Michigan. Many organizations also have been involved in wetland restoration efforts. For example, the Wege Foundation of Grand Rapids, The Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council of Conway, and the Michigan Wildlife HabitatFoundation of Lansing, are involved in funding or developing wetland restoration projects, providing technical assistance, and more. The charts of existing wetland management efforts (Appendix A) can be used to identify organizations with similar interests. Given the great diversity of interest and investment of resources by organizations concerned with wetlands, these charts can aid in networking among groups throughout the state and contribute significantly to a more unified Wetland Conservation Strategy for Michigan. A list of groups involved or interested in various aspects of wetland management is listed in Appendix B. Interested persons wishing to participate in the survey of existing wetland management practices in Michigan can do so by filling out the tear out survey (page 19) and returning it to the address shown. Results of the survey show that federal agencies lead the way in being the most active in wetland management efforts. Groups indicating new interest in wetland management efforts include game and park organizations, municipalities, and watershed councils. 8 A Wetland Conservation Strategy for Michigan Survey information is shared in order to address many problems that arise from fragmented, uncoordinated projects that otherwise share common goals. Each organization can play an important role by reporting their goals, interests, and projects that apply to wetlands. Participating groups of this survey represent a citizenry that is aware of the need to restrain wetland loss. Combining proactive efforts with resources of government, businesses, academics, and interested citizens will generate opportunities to maintain and increase Michigan's wetland base. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan's Wetland Advisory Committee will use the information supplied in this survey to identify gaps and weaknesses in existing wetland protection efforts in order to identify program needs, and to identify opportunities for improved coordination among programs, agencies, organizations, industry, and individual citizens. An evaluation of ways to communicate among groups with similar interest is in process. This evaluation process will assist in the access to information about funding and technical sources and keep groups/agencies aware of each other's activities. It will provide notification of important actions being taken such as changes in state law or rules and availability of new documents or funding sources, The MDNR plans to consolidate information about existing wetland management efforts and develop ways to allow users easy access. Michigan's Wetland Advisory Committee Peg Bostwick John Johnson Vicki Pontz DNR, Land & Water Mgmt Mead Paper Co Michigan Farm Bureau PO Box 30028 Publishing Paper 7373 W Saginaw Hwy Lansing, MI 48909 Div/Woodland Dept Lansing, Ml 48909 517-355-2694 PO Box 1008 517-323-7000 Escanaba M149829 Carolyn Bury 906-786-1660 William H. Rosebush Project Officer- EPA Region V Bay County Drain Wetlands &Watersheds Chad McIntosh Commissioner Branch (5WQW-16J) Environmental Advisor Bay County Bldg 77 West Jackson Blvd Office of the Governor Bay City, MI 48706 Chicago, IL 60604 Lansing, M1 48909 517-895-4290 312-886-3020 517-373-7949 Lynn Sampson Wil Cwikiel Gerald Martz US Dept of Agriculture Tip of the Miff Watershed DNR, Wildlife Division Soil Conservation Service Council PO Box 30028 1405 S Harrison Rd - Rm 101 PO Box 300 Lansing, MI 48909 East Lansing, MI 48823-5202 Conway, M1 49722 517-373-1263 517-337-6701 616-347-1181 Rick Moore Helen Willis Steve Eldredge MUCC MI Society of Planning DNR, SWOD PO Box 30235 Officials PO Box 30028 Lansing, MI 48909 414 Main St - Suite 202 Lansing, M1 48909 517-371-1041 Rochester, MI 48307 517-335-4177 313-651-3339 9 Meeting State and National Wetland Goals UNIVERSITIES SCHOOLS Z CM Ir 8 0 1 Z 0- 0 Uj 8 cc 8 .8 0 9 9 > '0 0 0 a 0 Q APPENDIX 0 C LU LU LU cc Ui > - 2 4) 7@ 0 05 .2 C 0 0. cn LL E Ui 0 0. 0 U) cc 'a 0 0 A 0 1:0 CL Cn CD 75 :A E C4 E Cn E C-D cc 0 .0 Fn LU ;E cc Restoration Developing restoration plans X X X 0 Funding restoration pro4ects X On-site restoration labor X Can provide technical assistance for 0 X X 0 research Education Developing wetland publications 0 X X Available funds for publication and printing costs Provides training programs X X X x X Offer presentations or speaking X X 0 services Distribution and interpretation service X X X X 0 0 of wetland materials Research/Evaluation Wetland functions & values X X X X X X X X Wildlife management X X X X X X X 0 Mapping/inventory X X X X X 0 Tracking wetland restoration & loss 0 X Economic benefits/guality of life 0 X X X Reaulation Developing local regulation/ordinance Administration of wetland regulation 0 Assist individuals with regulatory 0 X information Protection/management Acquisition 0 Management of areas X X X 0 Providing information to landowners X X X Negotiating easements Wildlife enhancement X X X X 0 Incentives/Benefits Ability to contribute wetland recognition by using tools such as: signs, patches, certificates, audio & visual publicity, etc. Abili ty to cost share expenses for specific wetland projects Can provide low interest loan�Jgrants X = Active/particiI3ating groups; 0 = Interest in areas, but not actively involved. 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A Wedand Conservation Strategy tor Michigan ADVOCACY/1-OBBYING BUSINESS C 0 -119 0 U C LL 0 CO .2 m :5 e > t5 S 2 LLI 0 C ca < a W - cc z cc LL W -a CC 0 U) to U) W Cr Restoration Developing restoration plans 0 X X 0 Funding restoration projects X X On-site restoration labor 0 Can provide technical assistance for 0 research Education -4- Developinq wetland publications X X 0 0 0 Available funds for publication and 0 X printing costs I I I Provides training programs 0 0 0 X X 0 Offer presentations or speaking 0 X X 0 X X services Distribution and interpretation service 0 X X 0 X 0 of wetland materials Research/Evaluation Wetland function & values 0 0 1 X Wildlife management X Mapping/inventory 0 X X Tracking wetland restoration & loss 0 0 0 Economic benefits/quality of life 0 0 0 0 Regulation Developing local regulation/ordinance X X X/O 0 0 Administration of wetland regulation X X X Assist individuals with regulatory X X X X 0 X X/O information Protection/management I Acquisition X Management of areas 0 Providing information to landowners X X X X 0 X X Negotiating easements -- X 0 Wildlife enhancement X 0 X X Incentives/Benefits X X X @00 Ability to contribute wetland recognition 0 X 0 X by using tools such as: signs, patches, ce icates, audio & visual publicity, etc. Ability to cost share expenses for X specific wetland projects Can provide low interest loans/grants X Active/participating groups; 0 = Interest in areas, but not actively involved. Meeting State and National Welland Goals APPENDIX B WETLAND MANAGEMENT CONTACTS J. David Allen Tanya Cabala David Dempsy University of Michigan Lake Michigan Federation Clean Water Action Council School of Natural Resources 425 W. Western Ave. Ste. 201 122 S. Grand, #200 Dana Bldg., 430 E. University Muskegon, MI 49440 Lansing, MI 48933 Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1115 Loraine Cambell Robert Dupras Paul Babladelis Michigan Audubon Society MI Waterfowl Association Ebersole Environmental 6011 W. St. Joseph 904 Garfield Education Center P.O. Box 80527 Marquette, MI 49855 3400 2nd St. Lansing, MI 48908-OE27 Wayland, M 149248 Shirley Dykema Dr. Rique Campa DeGraaf Nature Center Dr. Burton V. Barnes Michigan State University 600 Graafs Rd. University of Michigan Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Holland, MI 49423 School of Natural Resources Room 13, Natural Resources Ecological Diversity Research East Lansing, MI 48824-1222 Denise Fehribach Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1115 Shiawassee National Rob Collier Wildlife Refuge Jim Goodheart Rotary Charities of Traverse 6975 Mower Rd. Pheasants Forever,lnc. 12935 W. Bay Shore, Ste. 290 Saginaw, MI 48601 8401 Stoney Creek Ct. Traverse City, MI 496134 Davison, MI 48423 Joseph P. Figa, Jr. Dr. David Crabtree Oakland County James Blaschka Slayton Arboretum Parks & Recreation Hartley Outdoor Hillsdale College 2800 Watkins Lake Rd. Education Center Department of Biology Waterford, MI 48328 12633 Beaver Rd. Hillsdale, MI 49242 St. Charles, MI 48655 Dennis Fijalkowski Wilfred Cwikiel MI Wildlife Habitat Foundation Alex Bourgeau Tip of the Mitt 6425 S. Pennsylvania, Ste. 9 SEMCOG Watershed Council Lansing, MI 48911 660 Plaza Dr., Ste. 1900 P.O. Box 300 Detroit, MI 48226 Conway, MI 49740 W.E. Frayer Michigan Tech University Mike Brock John W. Cooper School of Forestry Trout Unlimited U.S. Fish & Wildlife Sarvice Houghton, MI 49931 23410 Beech Rd. 1405 S. Harrison, Room 302 Southfield, MI 48034 East Lansing, MI 48823 Russell Gabier Irving S. Gilmore Foundation Robert Brown June de Lorme 136 E. Michigan Hopkins FFA YMCA Camp Copreconie Ste. 615 215 Clark 10407 Fenton Rd. Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Hopkins, MI 49320 Fenton, MI 48430 16 A Wetland Conservation Strategy for Michigan Wally Gauthier Robert Learner Roger L. Pederson U.S. Army Corps of Kingman Museum of Natural Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Engineers, Reg. Fn. Branch History 3720 Stonewood Court PO Box 1027,4770 Michigan W. Michigan Ave. at 20th St. Egan, MN 55123 Detroit, MI 48231 Battle Creek, MI 49017 Barbara Pepper Matt Heumann Kathy Lewand Birmingham Public School Washtenaw County Parks Wayne County Parks Environmental Center & Recreation, P.O. Box 8645 33175 Ann Arbor Trail 23400 W. Thirteen Mile Ann Arbor, MI 48107 Westland, MI 48185 Birmingham, MI 48098 Jason Horton Nancy E. MacCartney Grant Petersen Real Estate Development City of Grand Rapids National Park Service & Investment Company Parks & Recreation Dept. Pictured Rocks National 20500 Civic Center Dr., #3000 201 Market, SW Lakeshore, P.O. Box 40 Southfield, MI 48076 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Munising, MI 49809 Ann Hunt Steven Maniaci Mary B. Powers CACC Thorne Swift Nature Preserve Kalamazoo River 8735 Maple Grove Rd. 6696 Lower Shore Dr. Protection Association Lake, MI 48632-9511 Harbor Springs, MI 49740 917 S. Park St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001-54604 Greg & Kathy Hyde Diantha Martin Waterfowl USA Genesee County Parks Vicki Pontz 4920 Lippincott G-5360 E. Potter Rd. Michigan Farm Bureau Lapeer, MI 48446 Burton, MI 48506 7373 W. Saginaw, Box 3090 Lansing, MI 48909 Daniel E. Johnson Edward Q. McCarthy Shiawassee Flats Wildlife Unlimited - Delta Go. Brian Price Citizens & Hunters 6604 N Rd. Leelanau Conservancy 15235 E. Street Rd. Escanaba, MI 49829 105 N. First St., Box 1007 Montrose, MI 48457 Leland, MI 49654 John G. Meier Joe Johnson Cliffs Mining Services Co. Harold Prince Michigan State University 504 Springs Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Kellogg Biological Station P.O. Box 1000 Michigan State University 12685 E. C Ave. Ishpeming, MI 49849-0900 East Lansing, MI 48824 Augusta, MI 49012 Chuck Nelson Allan S. Puplis Peggy G. Johnson Sarett Nature Center Wetland Conservation Assoc. Clinton River Watershed Council 2300 Benton Center Rd. 1178 W. Marquette Woods 8215 Hall Rd. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 St. Joseph, MI 49085 Utica, MI 48313 Carl R. Nold John D. Rodeman James K. Jordan Mackinac Island Michigan Duck Hunters Assoc Ottawa National Forest State Park Commission Wayne County 2100 E. Cloverland Dr. Box 307 31012 Windsor Ironwood, MI 49938 Mackinac Island, MI 49757 Westland, MI 48185 Michele Kristin Bob Papp John Schwartz Michigan Townships Association Blandford Nature Center Michigan Sea Grant Extension 512 Westhsire Dr. 1715 Hillburn, NW Michigan State University Lansing, MI 48917 Grand Rapids, MI 49504 334 Natural Resources Bldg. East Lansing, MI 48824-1222 Chris Kunkle Thomas W. Passow University of Michigan Second National Marilyn Shy Nichols Arboretum Bank-Trust Deposit Michigan Association of Dana Bldg. 430 E. University 101 N. Washington Ave. Conservation Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1115 Saginaw, MI 48607 1405 S. Harrison, Ste. 305 East Lansing, MI 48823 17 Meedng State and National Wetland Goals Jack Smiley Mike Traxler Peter M. Wege Detroit Audubon Society Multi-Lakes Conservation Assoc. The Wege Foundation 121 S. Main P.O. Box 487 P.O. Box 6388 Royal Oak, M 148067 Walled Lake, MI 48390 Grand Rapids, MI 49516 Thomas H. Smith Robert P. Venner Ron Welton Huron-Clinton Metroparks Fernwood Botanic Garden Porcupine Mountains 13000 Highridge Dr. 13900 Range Lane Rd. Wilderness State Park Brighton, MI 48116 Niles, MI 49120 599 M-1 07 Ontonagon, MI 49953 Philip W. Stephens Bill Wagner Chippewa Nature Center Galien River Watershed Council D.J. West 400 S. Badour P.O. Box 345 Belle Isle Nature Center Midland, MI 48640 New Buffalo, MI 49117' Belle Isle Park Detroit, MI 48203 Al Stewart Jack Walker MDNR Wildlife Division Michigan Assoc. of Realtors Dr. Mike Wiley 8562 E. Stoll Rd. 720 N. Washington University of Michigan East Lansing, MI 48823 Lansing, MI 48911 School of Natural Resources Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Donald Stypula William Warren Michigan Municipal League Waterfowl USA Helen S. Willis 416 W. Ottawa St. Saginaw Valley Chapter Michigan Society of Planning Officials Lansing, MI 48933 P.O. Box 1572 414 Main St., Ste. 202 Bay City, MI 48706 Rochester, MI 49307 Brad Swinkey Pte. Mouillee Waterfowlers Matt Weber Tom Woiwode MI Duck Hunters Tournament NMEAC The Nature Conservancy .6428 Cabo 106 S. Union, Ste. 201 2840 E. Grand River Newport, MI 48166 P.O. Box 1166 East Lansing, MI 48823 Traverse City, MI 49685-11166 18 A Wetland Conservation Strategy for Michigan Survey of Existing Wetland Management Practices Existing Wetland Management Involvement Mark an "X" for wetland efforts with which your group/agency/organization is currently involved. Mark an "0" for the efforts with which your group/agency/organization is interested in becoming involved. Restoration Regulation developing restoration plans - developing local regulation/ordinance -funding restoration projects - administration of wetland regulation - on site restoration labor - assist individuals with regulatory information - can provide technical assistance for research - other can provide funding assistance for research other Education - developing wetland publications Protection/Management - funding printing/publication cost - acquisition - available advertisement space - management of preserves for prepared news releases - providing information to landowners - provide training programs - negotiating easements - offer presentation/speaking services wildlife enhancement - distribution and interpretation service other of wetland materials - other Incentives/Benefits Research/Evaluation - ability to contribute wetland recognition by using such tools as: signs, patches, wetland functions & values certificates, audio and visual publicity, etc. -wildlife management - ability to cost share expenses for specific mapping/inventory wetland projects -tracking wetland restoration & loss - can provide low interest loans and /or grants economic benefits/quality - other other Goals/Objectives State the Goals/Objectives of Your Organization: Communication List the Modes and Format of Inside and Outside Communication Your Organization is Using: 19 Meeting State and National Wetland Goals Contact Person: Organization: Street Address: City/State/Zip: Telephone Number: *"Highlight the Geographic Area on the Michigan Map that your Organization Manages. -j i j j P-6 =@L Cut page, fold in thirds, and return to the address shown below. Postage Stamp Required Wetland Strategy Survey Michigan Department of Natural Resources Land & Water Management Division P.O. Box 30028 Lansing, MI 48909 Tape here itz 36668 141006710