NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
National Coastal Resilience Fund
Project Title: Final Design of Saginaw Bay Habitat and Sediment Transport Reef System (MI)
Organization:
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Project ID:
0318.23.075984
Description:

Complete final design and permitting for reef habitat restoration system in near-shore areas of Saginaw Bay. Project will, once implemented, support three-reef system designs to reduce impacts of coastal flooding.

Award Amount:
$425000.00
Location:
The proposed project location in southwest Saginaw Bay nearest Bangor Township, Michigan - just north of the Saginaw River. The 3 proposed reef system locations are:
1.Kawkawlin River Mouth Reef Spawning Site
2.Spoils Island Near-shore Reef Site
3.Wenona Beach Estates Near-shore Spawning Marsh