LAKESHORE NATURAL RESOURCES PARTNERSHIP INC.: Implementing the Lower Manitowoc River Action Plan

Purpose

Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership (LNRP) is sponsoring a project to support Friends of the Manitowoc River Watershed as the group continues to build appreciation for and stewardship for the Manitowoc River. Project final deliverables include: all data collected, agendas and minutes for planning meetings, presentations, newsletters and educational materials provided to the public. Specific project activities include: 1) Providing care for Lower Schutte Park including monthly State of the Park reports and installation of Porta-potties; 2) Hold a Manitowoc River Clean-up event; 3) Conducting a Project RED event on the Manitowoc River; 4) Hosting a Subfest River Paddle educational event; 5) Mapping invasive species in the Manitowoc and Little Manitowoc Rivers utilizing the AIS bridge Snapshot day protocols; 6) Hosting educational seminars; 7) Hosting Lake Michigan Beach clean-up events; 8) Hosting Watershed Ambassador Camp. This scope summarizes the project detail provided in the application and does not negate tasks/deliverables described therein. Data, records, and reports, including GIS-based maps, and digital images, must be submitted to the Department in a format specified by the regional Rivers Biologist If consultant is to provide final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Rivers Coordinator with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant. DNR to receive both paper and electronic .pdf copies of the final report along with, or prior to submission of grantee's final payment request.

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River Grant
River Planning Grant
RP29517
2017
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Reports and Documents
Lists the project deliverables and activities as completed in their River Planning grant.
Flyer for the Manitowoc River cleanup event and Project RED monitoring.
Agenda as part of a training for invasive species for watershed partners. Partners will participate in a workshops designed to build capacity for long-term monitoring of invasive species that will build adaptive management plans by watershed.
Information that will be displayed as part of the kiosk in Henry Schuette Park on the Manitowoc River.
Events as part of RP29517 during 2018.
Press release about the public meeting regarding the TMDL.
Flyer advertising the Lake Michigan beach clean up activity as part of RP29517
Flyers for the Watershed Ambassadors Summer Camp for children ages 12-17 as part of RP29517.
Flyer advertising the Manitowoc River clean up event as part of RP29517.
Flyer for the Manitowoc River paddle event as part of RP29517.
In the winter of 2013, the Friends of the Manitowoc River Watershed (FMRW) adopted Lower Schuette Park in Manitowoc. The park is situated on 65 acres of land along the scenic Manitowoc River. Since the adoption, FMRW has worked hard to bring people back to this park, and continues to maintain, improve, and plan for future work in the park. This report is to update you as to the current state of the park.
Summary of the event with number of participants.
 
Activities & Recommendations
Grant Awarded
Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership (LNRP) is sponsoring a project to support Friends of the Manitowoc River Watershed as the group continues to build appreciation for and stewardship for the Manitowoc River. Project final deliverables include: all data collected, agendas and minutes for planning meetings, presentations, newsletters and educational materials provided to the public. Specific project activities include: 1) Providing care for Lower Schutte Park including monthly State of the Park reports and installation of Porta-potties; 2) Hold a Manitowoc River Clean-up event; 3) Conducting a Project RED event on the Manitowoc River; 4) Hosting a Subfest River Paddle educational event; 5) Mapping invasive species in the Manitowoc and Little Manitowoc Rivers utilizing the AIS bridge Snapshot day protocols; 6) Hosting educational seminars; 7) Hosting Lake Michigan Beach clean-up events; 8) Hosting Watershed Ambassador Camp.
Partnership Project
Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership (LNRP) is sponsoring a project to support Friends of the Manitowoc River Watershed as the group continues to build appreciation for and stewardship for the Manitowoc River. Project final deliverables include: all data collected, agendas and minutes for planning meetings, presentations, newsletters and educational materials provided to the public. Specific project activities include: 1) Providing care for Lower Schutte Park including monthly State of the Park reports and installation of Porta-potties; 2) Hold a Manitowoc River Clean-up event; 3) Conducting a Project RED event on the Manitowoc River; 4) Hosting a Subfest River Paddle educational event; 5) Mapping invasive species in the Manitowoc and Little Manitowoc Rivers utilizing the AIS bridge Snapshot day protocols; 6) Hosting educational seminars; 7) Hosting Lake Michigan Beach clean-up events; 8) Hosting Watershed Ambassador Camp.
 
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Waters