indiana lake michigan coastal grants program coastal advisory board april 18 th, 2007 jenny orsburn...
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Indiana Lake Michigan Coastal Indiana Lake Michigan Coastal Grants ProgramGrants Program
Coastal Advisory BoardCoastal Advisory BoardApril 18April 18thth, 2007, 2007
Jenny OrsburnJenny OrsburnProgram SpecialistProgram Specialist
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Grant Projects Funded to Date
2003 (closed out) - 14 Projects totaling $683,646
2004 (ends 7/1/07) - 13 Projects totaling $614,595
2005 (active) - 9 Projects totaling $510,213
2006 (active) - 14 Projects totaling $675,033
2007 (pending NOAA approval) - 17 Projects totaling $719,782
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The purpose of the Program is to preserve, protect, restore and where possible to develop the resources of the coast for this and succeeding generations and to achieve wise use of the land and water resources of the coastal region, giving full consideration to ecological, cultural, historic and esthetic values as well as to needs for economic development.
The Grants ProcessThe Grants Process
Project Types:Project Types:§306A Low Cost Construction§306A Low Cost Construction§306A Acquisition§306A Acquisition§306 Education and Outreach§306 Education and Outreach§306 Planning/Coordination/Management§306 Planning/Coordination/Management
Eligible Applicants:Eligible Applicants:Units of local governmentUnits of local governmentArea-wide agenciesArea-wide agenciesState agenciesState agenciesColleges, universitiesColleges, universitiesConservancy districtsConservancy districtsPort Authorities, Basin CommissionsPort Authorities, Basin CommissionsNon-profits (special conditions apply)Non-profits (special conditions apply)
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The Grants TimelineThe Grants Timeline
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NewNew to the Grants Processto the Grants ProcessStreamlined with new pre-proposal process
- Applicants submit a pre-proposal allowing us to work with applicants directly on meeting full application requirements, and incorporate Advisory Board input
…..also…..
- Reduces applicant’s time spent on an application (only to find out project isn’t eligible)
In a perfect world……….so we keep
trying!
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Dunes Creek Daylighting project at Indiana Dunes State Park
Daylighted approximately500 feet of stream
Federal Award: $425,000
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Dunes Creek Daylighting: Today
Recipient of the 2006 “Award of Excellence” by the National Association of Conservation Engineers
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Indiana Coastal Restoration Indiana Coastal Restoration Action Team (ICRAT)Action Team (ICRAT)
Save the Dunes Conservation FundFederal Award: $69,950
Identified restoration training needs: •Herbicide application•Prescribed fire training•Wetland restoration, mapping and inventory •Native seed propagation•Biological control•Mechanical removal of invasive plants
Recipient of the 2006 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence in Education and Outreach
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Marquette Plan: The Lakeshore Reinvestment Strategy
Port of Indiana to IN/MI State Line: Northwest Indiana Regional Planning CommissionFederal Award: $125,000
Vision: Extend the vision of a livable lakefront in Indiana to the Michigan state line while taking into account a different set of social, economic, geographic challenges
Partnership Efforts: Greenways and Water Trails projectLaPorte County’s Comprehensive Land Development PlanHwy 12/20 Corridor Plan
IN/IL State Line to City of Portage: Whiting, East Chicago, Hammond, Gary, PortageFederal Award: $160,000
Vision: Create a Livable Lakefront
Award: Merit Award for Planning Illinois Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects
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Brennan WoodsPortage Parks and Recreation DepartmentFederal Award: $100,000
Funding Partnerships: Indiana Heritage Trust, Seller donation, Shirley Heinze Land Trust donation, Portage Parks Foundation donation, and Portage Parks Department funds
130-acre land acquisition
Salt Creek corridor buffer
Wetland protection
Passive recreational opportunities
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Coastal Advisory Board
• Grant Committee
• Funding Priorities
• Grant Program Outreach