Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership Inc.: Lakeshore Natural Resources Parnership Manitowoc River:
Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership proposes to control Phragmites australis within the project limits of the Little Manitowoc River Restoration Project by implementing control measures during the period 2013-2015. The project elements and deliverables are specified in the Lakeshore Natural Resources Aquatic Invasive Species grant application dated November 25, 2013. The project includes conducting pre- and post- treatment surveys and mapping the extent of phragmites and controlling phragmites with aquatic herbicide treatments. A final report summarizing the three-year project will be provided to the DNR by December 31, 2015.

Manitowoc Public School District: Manitowoc Public School District Ais Educational Project: The Manitowoc Public School Dist proposes to develop an aquatic invasive species (AIS) education project in conjunction with the Wisconsin Maritime Museum (WMM) and Woodland Dunes Nature Center. The project elements & deliverables are specified in Manitowoc Public School District's AIS Control Grant Application, dated 7.26.06. The project includes providing AIS educational programming linked to public school sixth-grade science curriculum to all sixth grade classes in school year 2007/2008; creating permanent displays at three areas of the Rahr Memorial School Forest; creating one or more AIS informational exhibits at the WMM and developing a funding strategy to sustain the program beyond the grant period. Designs of the displays and exhibits created for this project will be submitted to DNR for approval prior to construction, & copies of the designs will be provided to DNR as part of the project's deliverables. Representatives from the Manitowoc Public School District, WMMand Woodland Dunes Nature Center will meet with a DNR project overview team at the initiation of the project to review its implementation strategy. Quarterly progress reports & a final report summarizing the project will be provided to DNR.

If consultant is to provide the final report, it is recommended that the Grantee provide the DNR AIS Coord with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant. DNR will be provided both paper and electronic .pdf copies of the final report along with, or prior to, submission of grantee's final payment request. If watercraft inspection is conducted as part of the project then those records will be entered into the State's online Watercraft Inspection Database. Any publications produced as part of the project will incorporate the "Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!"\FFFD brand.

Manitowoc Public School District: Manitowoc Public School District Ais Educational Project: The Manitowoc Public School Dist proposes to develop an aquatic invasive species (AIS) education project in conjunction with the Wisconsin Maritime Museum (WMM) and Woodland Dunes Nature Center. The project elements & deliverables are specified in Manitowoc Public School District's AIS Control Grant Application, dated 7.26.06. The project includes providing AIS educational programming linked to public school sixth-grade science curriculum to all sixth grade classes in school year 2007/2008; creating permanent displays at three areas of the Rahr Memorial School Forest; creating one or more AIS informational exhibits at the WMM and developing a funding strategy to sustain the program beyond the grant period. Designs of the displays and exhibits created for this project will be submitted to DNR for approval prior to construction, & copies of the designs will be provided to DNR as part of the project's deliverables. Representatives from the Manitowoc Public School District, WMMand Woodland Dunes Nature Center will meet with a DNR project overview team at the initiation of the project to review its implementation strategy. Quarterly progress reports & a final report summarizing the project will be provided to DNR.

If consultant is to provide the final report, it is recommended that the Grantee provide the DNR AIS Coord with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant. DNR will be provided both paper and electronic .pdf copies of the final report along with, or prior to, submission of grantee's final payment request. If watercraft inspection is conducted as part of the project then those records will be entered into the State's online Watercraft Inspection Database. Any publications produced as part of the project will incorporate the "Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!"\FFFD brand.

Installation Of Barnyard Runoff Controls In Manitowoc County: All livestock barnyards within 300 ft. of streams that flow to Lake Michigan, in Manitowoc Co., with significant pollution ratings will be corrected.

Arra 17 Brown County Targeted Performance Standards Grant 2p-00e73201: TMDL implementation planning for the Lower Fox, Plum, and East River Watersheds; contact with Brown Count LCD.

Calumet County: Lmi-Df-Calman Watershed Managment Plannin Phase 3: Calumet County proposes to quantify and compartmentalize nutrient budgets for the four lakes situated along the Calumet/Manitowoc County boarder which includes Round, Becker, Boot, and Long Lakes through in-lake, tributary, groundwater and watershed monitoring and modeling. Specifically, Phase 3 will include:
1. In-lake baseline water quality monitoring of the four lakes.
2. In-lake phosphorus profiles and sediment-water interface samples.
3. Sediment core samples and analysis from each lake.
4. Tributary flow, phosphorus and suspended solids load monitoring.
5. Shallow groundwater monitoring using mini-piezometers.
6. Watershed modeling for nutrient budget utilizing EVAAL and FLUX.
7. Precipitation monitoring within the watershed.
8. Watershed stakeholder and planning committee meetings.
9. Stakeholder survey and Agricultural producers interviews.
10. Final report summarizing the results as well as an implementation plan for this watershed and these lakes.
The project elements and deliverables are specified in the grant application materials submitted to the Department dated January 30, 2015.

Calumet County: Lmi-Df-Calman Watershed Managment Plannin Phase 3: Calumet County proposes to quantify and compartmentalize nutrient budgets for the four lakes situated along the Calumet/Manitowoc County boarder which includes Round, Becker, Boot, and Long Lakes through in-lake, tributary, groundwater and watershed monitoring and modeling. Specifically, Phase 3 will include:
1. In-lake baseline water quality monitoring of the four lakes.
2. In-lake phosphorus profiles and sediment-water interface samples.
3. Sediment core samples and analysis from each lake.
4. Tributary flow, phosphorus and suspended solids load monitoring.
5. Shallow groundwater monitoring using mini-piezometers.
6. Watershed modeling for nutrient budget utilizing EVAAL and FLUX.
7. Precipitation monitoring within the watershed.
8. Watershed stakeholder and planning committee meetings.
9. Stakeholder survey and Agricultural producers interviews.
10. Final report summarizing the results as well as an implementation plan for this watershed and these lakes.
The project elements and deliverables are specified in the grant application materials submitted to the Department dated January 30, 2015.

Bullhead Lake Advancement Association, Inc: Lmi - Bullhead Lake Alum Treatment Feasibility Study: The Bullhead Lake Advancement Association, Inc. is sponsoring a project to assess the feasibility of an alum treatment on Bullhead Lake as specified in their 2019 Comprehensive Lake Management Plan.

Project final deliverables include: all data collected and a summary report of the alum treatment feasibility study.

Specific project activities include: 1) Collecting water quality samples during the growing season to determine mass of phosphorus from Bullhead Lake bottom sediments to overlying water; 2) Collecting sediment cores to determine the correct alum dose to significantly reduce internal nutrient loading; 3) Inventory best management practice installation and implementation in the watershed to estimate current phosphorus load from surface watershed utilizing STEPL and WiLMS models; 4) Using the data gathered, determine if an alum treatment would be fiscally feasible and produce sufficient and long-term improvements to water quality; 5) Hold a public meeting to deliver the study results; and 6) Produce a summary report of the findings.

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 Lake Biologist.

If consultant is to provide final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake 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

English Lake Management District: Lmi-English Lake Management District Wetland Detention Basin: English Lake Management District proposes to construct a wetland detention basin east of English Lake to treat agricultural runoff from a nearby barnyard/feedlot and cropland. The wetland basin will be built from an approved design to maximize sediment and nutrient removal efficiency. The project activities include site preparation and construction of an approximately 300 foot long dike that will create a detention basin that will result in a wetland about 1.2 acres in surface. The rock spillway and complete approved planting of wetland and aquatic vegetation are also included in this project.

English Lake Management District: Lmi-Df-English Lake Drain Tile Diversion Df Study: The English Lake Management District proposes to conduct a diagnostic/feasibility study on drain tile diversion. The project will consist of a site topographic survey; surface, ground and lake water monitoring; drain tile investigation; threatened and endangered species review; public education and involvement and a final report. This final report will contain the collected data and review of alternatives identified in prior planning grants; examination of alternatives based on feasibility, cost and benefits; and an implementtion plan will be selected as the best management option and detailed in this report.

English Lake Management District: Lmi-English Lake Se Drain Tile Diversion Project: The English Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District propose to divert a farmland drain tile that currently discharges to English Lake. The drain tile will be re-routed to discharge to a near-by forested wetland, whereby reducing the phosphorus and sediment loading to English Lake. A final report will be provided both in hard copy and electronically.

English Lake Management District: Acq-English Lake "Pluess" Land Aquisition: The English Lake Protection and Rehab District proposes to purchase 9.82 acres of land known as the "Pluess" property. As part of the District's match, they will use proceeds from a bargain sale and the donated value of .33 acre of property known as the "Burns" property.

Calumet County: Lmi-Df-Calman Watershed Managment Plannin Phase 3: Calumet County proposes to quantify and compartmentalize nutrient budgets for the four lakes situated along the Calumet/Manitowoc County boarder which includes Round, Becker, Boot, and Long Lakes through in-lake, tributary, groundwater and watershed monitoring and modeling. Specifically, Phase 3 will include:
1. In-lake baseline water quality monitoring of the four lakes.
2. In-lake phosphorus profiles and sediment-water interface samples.
3. Sediment core samples and analysis from each lake.
4. Tributary flow, phosphorus and suspended solids load monitoring.
5. Shallow groundwater monitoring using mini-piezometers.
6. Watershed modeling for nutrient budget utilizing EVAAL and FLUX.
7. Precipitation monitoring within the watershed.
8. Watershed stakeholder and planning committee meetings.
9. Stakeholder survey and Agricultural producers interviews.
10. Final report summarizing the results as well as an implementation plan for this watershed and these lakes.
The project elements and deliverables are specified in the grant application materials submitted to the Department dated January 30, 2015.

Calumet County: Lmi-Df-Calman Watershed Managment Plannin Phase 3: Calumet County proposes to quantify and compartmentalize nutrient budgets for the four lakes situated along the Calumet/Manitowoc County boarder which includes Round, Becker, Boot, and Long Lakes through in-lake, tributary, groundwater and watershed monitoring and modeling. Specifically, Phase 3 will include:
1. In-lake baseline water quality monitoring of the four lakes.
2. In-lake phosphorus profiles and sediment-water interface samples.
3. Sediment core samples and analysis from each lake.
4. Tributary flow, phosphorus and suspended solids load monitoring.
5. Shallow groundwater monitoring using mini-piezometers.
6. Watershed modeling for nutrient budget utilizing EVAAL and FLUX.
7. Precipitation monitoring within the watershed.
8. Watershed stakeholder and planning committee meetings.
9. Stakeholder survey and Agricultural producers interviews.
10. Final report summarizing the results as well as an implementation plan for this watershed and these lakes.
The project elements and deliverables are specified in the grant application materials submitted to the Department dated January 30, 2015.

Manitowoc County: Res-Silver Lake Diversion Project: The Silver Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District proposes to complete the diversion of Silver Creek from Silver Lake which will immediately and significantly lower the amount of sediment and organic loading from the creek into the lake and inhibit migration of undesirable fish species into the lake. The project will consist of bank riprap, outlet control structure, peat berm, maintenance, site ground work, design and consultant services and other miscellaneous structures and activities.

Manitowoc County Lakes Assn: Lmi-Silver Lake Restoration Phase 2: The Manitowoc County Lakes Association proposes to complete Phase 2 of the Silver Lake restoration project. This project will significantly reduce the internal nutrient loading contribution to Silver Lake and reclaim a balanced fishery and lake habitat. This will be achieved through 1) complete eradication of the primarily rough fish population using rotenone, 2) alum treatment to inactivate/reduce internal nutrient load for lake sediments, 3) restocking and regulation of the sport fishery, and 4) terrestrial and littoral habitat restoration along 650 feet of shoreline in the county/city park. The main product will be the restoration of Silver Lake. Press releases, newsletters, and presentations will provide information and education to the public.

Progress reports and a final report will be provided to the Department of Natural Resources both in hard copy and electronically.

English Lake Management District: Acq-English Lake "Pluess" Land Aquisition: The English Lake Protection and Rehab District proposes to purchase 9.82 acres of land known as the "Pluess" property. As part of the District's match, they will use proceeds from a bargain sale and the donated value of .33 acre of property known as the "Burns" property.

Calumet County: Lmi-Df-Calman Watershed Managment Plannin Phase 3: Calumet County proposes to quantify and compartmentalize nutrient budgets for the four lakes situated along the Calumet/Manitowoc County boarder which includes Round, Becker, Boot, and Long Lakes through in-lake, tributary, groundwater and watershed monitoring and modeling. Specifically, Phase 3 will include:
1. In-lake baseline water quality monitoring of the four lakes.
2. In-lake phosphorus profiles and sediment-water interface samples.
3. Sediment core samples and analysis from each lake.
4. Tributary flow, phosphorus and suspended solids load monitoring.
5. Shallow groundwater monitoring using mini-piezometers.
6. Watershed modeling for nutrient budget utilizing EVAAL and FLUX.
7. Precipitation monitoring within the watershed.
8. Watershed stakeholder and planning committee meetings.
9. Stakeholder survey and Agricultural producers interviews.
10. Final report summarizing the results as well as an implementation plan for this watershed and these lakes.
The project elements and deliverables are specified in the grant application materials submitted to the Department dated January 30, 2015.

Bullhead Lake Advancement Association, Inc: Bullhead Lake Stormwater Catch Basin Study: 1. Map the size of the drainage area to the lake's wetland.
2. Define the size of the wetland and its hydrological capacity during either a 10 year or 50 year storm event.
3. Design a diversion of retention area to collect runoff from agricultural land before it enters Bullhead Lake.
4. Prepare a final report including the results of tasks 1-3.
5. Disseminate project results to the public by summary report mailing and local newspaper article.

Bullhead Lake Advancement Association, Inc: Bullhead Lake Management Planning: The Bullhead Lake Advancement Association, Inc. is sponsoring a project to update their Comprehensive Lake Management Plan.

Project final deliverables include: all data collected, agendas and minutes for planning meetings, and a lake management plan that includes methodologies, results, and management alternatives discussion with an implementation plan.

Specific project activities include: 1) Water quality and watershed assessment and modeling; 2) Fisheries data compilation and integration within the management plan; 3) Shoreline and coarse woody habitat assessment; 4) Collect advanced sonar data on Bullhead Lake; 5) Assessment of the current aquatic plant community; 6) Professional Dreissena mussel monitoring; 7) Completion of stakeholders survey; 8) Public participation in the planning process; 9) Creation of an updated comprehensive lake management plan that includes an implementation strategy and an updated mechanical harvesting plan.

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 Lake Biologist.

If consultant is to provide final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake 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

Bullhead Lake Advancement Association, Inc: Bullhead Lake Apm Plan Phase 1: The Bullhead Lake Advancement Association proposes to begin the process of developing an aquatic plant management plan for Bullhead Lake. Specifically, this project will review and summarize existing aquatic plant and water quality data for Bullhead Lake. The Bullhead Advancement Association will initiate discussions with lake users about problems, goal, and objectives for Bullhead Lake's aquatic plant management. A final report and management plan will come after the completion of Phase 2 (Public Participation and Plan Development).

Bullhead Lake Advancement Association, Inc: Bullhead Lake Apm Planning Project: The Bullhead Lake Advancement Association proposes to conduct an Aquatic Plant Management Plan prooject which will deliver an APM plan based on the following:

1. Review of historical and current plant data
2. Development of updated APM Plan, and
3. Integration of a public involvement process.

City Of Manitowoc - Engineering: Utility District Implementation: creation and implementation of a stormwater utility funding mechanism for the City.

City Of Manitowoc: Manitowoc River Watershed Education Project: The City of Manitowoc in cooperation with the Wisconsin Maritime Museum proposes to establish a Manitowoc River Watershed citizen stewardship volunteer group. The Museum will host two stream monitoring workshops to train interested volunteers, coordinate youth educational activities including storm drain stenciling, host three watershed educational programs, and develop growth and sustainability of the group and its programs by developing a fund-raising strategy. The project elements and deliverables will be completed as described in the project proposal submitted to the Department and dated April 2006.

Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership Inc.: Lakeshore Nr Partnership "Cultivating Stewardship In The Manty River System": The Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership, Inc. proposes to supplement and build on previous work by partners to raise public awareness and participation in water stewardship. Specifically, Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership will focus on building the capacity and membership of the Friends of the Branch River and the Friends of the Pine River groups. Activities for each group includes a water seminar and membership banquet, an explore and restore river event that includes litter clean-up, a paint-out event with the Water\2019s Edge Artists, and a fall and spring newsletter. The overall project goals are to enhance the watershed stewardship groups existing within the project area by building their capacity to reach and engage local citizens and officials, provide citizens and officials with opportunities to participate in protecting and restoring the rivers, and raise citizens\2019 and officials\2019 awareness and understanding of the threats to rivers in the project area. The project elements and deliverables will be completed as described in the project proposal submitted to the Department and dated April 30, 2009.

Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership Inc.: Cultivating Stewardship In Lakeshore Basin: The Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership, Inc. proposed to supplement and build on previous work by partners to raise public awareness and participation in water stewardship. Specifically, Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership will focus on building the capacity and membership of the Friends of the Branch River, Friends of the Pine Creek, and Friends of Hika Bay and Centerville Creek groups. Activities for each group includes a water seminar, an explore and restore river event, and a paint-out event with the Water\2019s Edge Artists, and several newsletters and newspaper articles releases. The overall project goals are to enhance the watershed stewardship groups existing within the project area by building their capacity to reach and engage local citizens and officials, provide citizens and officials with opportunities to participate in protecting and restoring the rivers, and raise citizens\2019 and officials\2019 awareness and understanding of the threats to rivers in the project area. The project elements and deliverables will be completed as described in the project proposal submitted to the Department and dated April 30, 2010.

Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership Inc.: Launching Friends Of Manitowoc River Ws: The Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership, Inc. will build the capacity and membership of the newly forming citizen group calling themselves the Friends of the Manitowoc River Watershed. Specifically, Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership will develop and implement a membership drive utilizing WaterGrass software, host three water seminars, host at least six explore and restore river events, and conduct outreach by preparing newsletters and newspaper article releases. The project elements and deliverables will be completed as described in the project proposal submitted to the Department and dated April 26, 2012.

Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership Inc.: Friends Of Manitowoc River Watershed: Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership proposes to continue to build capacity and implement the work plan for the Friends of the Manitowoc River Watershed. Specifically, Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership will conduct a membership drive, host seminars, workshops, and river events. River events will include river clean-ups, interpretative paddles on the river, Watershed Ambassador Summer Camp, and Project RED training and implementation. The project elements and deliverables will be completed as described in the project proposal submitted to the Department and dated April 27, 2013.

Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership Inc.: Lnrp Lower Manitowoc Watershed Plan: Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership (LNRP) proposes to continue to build capacity for educating the community about issues impacting the Lower Manitowoc River Watershed by 1) holding three seminars and one week long Watershed Ambassador Camp, 2) holding two Lake Michigan Beach and one Manitowoc River cleanup events, 3) write a state of Lower Schuette Park report, 4) hold at least one river paddle and one Project RED event, 5) map locations of invasive species and develop plans for removal, and 6) release at least six newspaper articles, along with fliers and other forms of advertising and outreach for all events. LNRP will submit a final report summarizing the project to the Department. The project elements and deliverables will be completed as described in the project proposal submitted to the Department and dated December 8, 2014

Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership Inc.: Friends Of The Manitowoc River Watershed Action Plan: 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; 2) Facilitating funding and design of a new kayak launch at the park; 3) Hosting river clean-up event; 4) Conducting a Project RED event; 5) Hosting a Subfest River Paddle event; 6) Mapping invasive species in the Manitowoc and Little Manitowoc Rivers utilizing the AIS bridge Snapshot day protocols; 7) Hosting educational seminars; 8) Hosting Lake Michigan Beach clean-up events; 9) 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.

Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership Inc.: Implementing The Lower Manitowoc River Action Plan: 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.

Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership Inc.: Implementing The Lower Manitowoc River Action Plan: 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.

Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership Inc.: Implementing The Lower Manitowoc River Action Plan: 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 and near shore Lake Michigan ecosystems.

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) Hold a Manitowoc River Cleanup event; 2) Conducting a Project RED event on the Manitowoc River; 3) Hosting three River Paddle educational events; 4) AIS Snap Shot Day mapping event along the Manitowoc and Little Manitowoc Rivers; 5) Hosting educational seminars; 6) Hosting two Lake Michigan Beach clean-up events; 7) Support the B-Wet Watershed Experiences educational curriculum.

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.

Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership Inc.: Implementing The Lower Manitowoc River Action Plan: 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 and near shore Lake Michigan ecosystems.

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) Hold a Manitowoc River Cleanup event; 2) Conducting a Project RED event on the Manitowoc River; 3) Hosting three River Paddle educational events; 4) AIS Snap Shot Day mapping event along the Manitowoc and Little Manitowoc Rivers; 5) Hosting educational seminars; 6) Hosting two Lake Michigan Beach clean-up events; 7) Support the B-Wet Watershed Experiences educational curriculum.

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.

Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership Inc.: Educating The Manitowoc River Watershed Community: Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership (LNRP) is sponsoring a project to support Friends of the Manitowoc River Watershed to build understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the Manitowoc River Watershed while empowering members of the community, especially youth, by providing opportunities to take an active role in protecting it.

Specific project activities include: 1) Implement project RED in the Manitowoc River Watershed where data is entered in SWIMS database; 2) Host river paddles with focus on looking for invasive species along the paddle route, learning how to properly clean watercraft, and assemble watercraft cleaning kits; 3) Participate in Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Snap Shot day to map AIS along the Little Manitowoc and Manitowoc Rivers where data is entered in the AIS Snap Shot database; 4) Host educational workshops and activities such as a presentation on pollinator gardens and a storm drain stencil blitz; 5) Host beach cleanup events along the shores of Lake Michigan in spring and fall and hold a river cleanup event at various sites along the Manitowoc River; 6) Engage Lincoln High School youth by supporting outreach and youth-led efforts.

Project final deliverables include: all data collected, agendas and minutes for planning meetings, presentations, newsletters and educational materials provided to the public.

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.