project brief

The Michigan United Conservation Clubs received $10,000 to support their On the Water (OTW) program, funding invasive species removal, trash cleanups, water enhancement, and fish habitat projects in two Michigan communities.

Michigan United Conservation Clubs

Lansing, Michigan

Award

$ 10,000

Funding Start Date

Oct 1, 2020

Funding End Date

Aug 31, 2021

Funding Partner

Brunswick Foundation

Project Objectives

  • Partner with local groups to remove invasive species in two Michigan communities.

  • Organize litter clean-up efforts to improve water quality and habitat.

  • Support projects that enhance water conditions in local ecosystems.

  • Construct habitat structures to improve local fish populations.

Project Description

The Michigan United Conservation Clubs of Lansing, Michigan was awarded $10,000 to support their On the Water (OTW) program that connects volunteers around Michigan for projects such as litter clean-up days and invasive species removal projects. The OTW has conducted 19 projects throughout the state.

Specifically, funds would be used to partner with groups in two communities for invasive species and trash removal, water enhancement, fish habitat structure building, and other projects.

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