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An innovative approach to delivering conservation results under Farm Bill, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and state and federal programs is showcased in this case study, concluded recently in northern Michigan. This demonstration is setting the stage for more flexible, effective programming in the new Farm Bill and other conservation programs. This slide show was given by Amy Beyer, Director, Conservation Resource Alliance.TRANSCRIPT
Northern Michigan Wild Link Great Lakes Restoration Annual Conference September2013
o Inspire o Share the Success o Tools and Approach o Discuss Near Term Innovations
“Up North” Michigan
10,000 Stream Miles 8 Million acres
Ecosystem Resiliency
Tourism in Michigan adds $18.8 Billion and Employs 200,000
$2 Billion Sport Fishing
Delivery System That Works Relevant Priorities, Places and Practices
Results-Oriented Accountability
Landowner Goals
Skills and Knowledge
Assistance and Referral
Waiting Lists
Before
“Program Neutral”
After
Common Priorities – Combining Resources for Maximum Results
Delivery System That Works Relevant Priorities, Places and Practices
Results-Oriented Accountability
Healthy Greenways Connect communities
Concentrate development in the right places
Sustain forests, farms and working lands
Save money in flood protection, water treatment,
erosion control
Protect waterways
Keep fish and wildlife healthy
Are a key element in anticipating climate change
Food plots Nest boxes
Quality timber management Shrub plantings
Tree plantings Invasives control
Stream/River habitat improvements Conservation easements
Credit: Kristin Hurlin
Maple River Wildlife Corridor, Emmet County, MI
“Ecological Corridors, Northwest Lower Michigan,” Dr. Richard Fischer, ACOE
Bear home ranges in NW Michigan
Map courtesy of the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources
Three mile stretch of I-75 25 car/elk accidents in
past 5 years Source: MDNR Website
M-115 near Cadillac 11 bears killed in past 5
years Numerous near hits
Source: MDNR Website
www.northernmichiganstreams.org
Targeting for
Maximum Benefit
After
Before
Impacts are Large in Rural Michigan
Delivery System That Works Relevant Priorities, Places and Practices
Results-Oriented Accountability
Before
After
Before
After
We Have the Science
Typical severe site 50 tons sediment per year
In March, Governor Snyder signed a $20 million bill for dredging bays and harbors
YES – Consolidate Programs YES – Change Traditional Approaches
ü Improve Results ü Reduce Costs
ü Reduce Demand on Federal Resources
Conservation Innovation Grant
Cooperative Conservation
Partnership Initiative
Sustain Our Great Lakes - GLRI
Other Funding Sources Landowners
Frey Foundation Michigan Coastal Management
Program Norcross Foundation
US Fish & Wildlife Service USDA Rural Development Michigan Department of
Transportation Americana Foundation Rotary Charities of TC
Purposefully Focused
Relevant and Necessary Conservation
Right Sized
Shared Responsibility and Shared Results
Results Oriented Accountability
Regional Conservation Partnership Program
2013 Farm Bill
Thank You!
Conservation Resource Alliance