Huron Pines Resource Conservation and Development Council Inc

Huron Pines and Partners Will Protect and Restore Endemic Great Lakes Shoreline Habitats and the Species They Support Through Monitoring, Private Landowner Outreach and Active Restoration We Will Organize and Expand Monitoring and Protection Efforts for the Endangered Piping Plover in Northeast Michigan This Project Will Focus on Protecting and Restoring Dune, Interdunal Wetlands and Sand Cobble Beaches by Increasing and Improving Inventory, Invasive Species Control, Restoration of Native Plant Species, Mimicking Natural Disturbance, Data Sharing and Private Landowner Engagement Proposal OBJECTIVES1 Survey 25 Miles of Shoreline for Piping Plover Occurrences and Nesting Habitat Suitability This Includes Training Staff, Seasonal Crew, Huron Pines Americorps Members and Committed Volunteers on Identification, Banding, Reporting and Exclosure Monitoring Monitoring Activities Will Focus on State Parks, Designated Nature Preserves, United States Fish and Wildlife Service Michigan Islands National Wildlife Refuge and Private Land That Containsuitable Habitat 2 We Will Restore 120 Acres of Dunes, Ephemeral Pools, Interdunal Wetlands and Sand or Cobble Beaches Through Invasive Species Control, Native Plantings and Woody Species Removal Restored Acres Include Removal of Invasive Species, Vegetation Setbacks and Native Plantings for Dune Stabilization on Public Lands and Private Properties That Have Been Poorly Managed Restoration Activities Will Focus on State Parks, Designated Nature Preserves, United States Fish and Wildlife Service Michigan Islands National Wildlife Refuge and Private Land That Contain Suitablehabitat 3 Engage at Least 50 Private Landowners This Includes Targeted Mailings to Beachfront Owners, in Person Site Visits and Sharing Our Rare Species Landowner Guides Improve Habitat Connectivity and Quality by Raising Awareness, Tailoring Outreach and Education Materials to Coastal Communities and Landowners in Order to Empower Landowners to Become Shoreline Stewards 4 Hold Biannual Partner Meetings to Improve Coordination and Collaboration Between Partners and Stakeholders Inorder to Implement High Impact Piping Plover Conservation Projects the Partnership Will Collaborate on the Development of a Prioritized List of Management Recommendations for Post Proposal Work