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March 29, 2022
Contact: Paige Filice, Michigan State University Extension
The Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters program has awarded $26,000 to fund twelve aquatic invasive species education projects across the state this summer. The awardees include lake associations, paddling groups, conservation districts and other nonprofit organizations.
Grant funds will be used for invasive species decontamination equipment, educational signage for popular boat landings and other aquatic invasive species prevention materials, as well as providing in-person outreach events at boating access sites throughout Michigan.
A list of 2022 grant awards is available at Michigan State University Extension news page.
Since 2006, CBCW has educated and engaged recreational water users in behaviors that will limit or prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Aquatic invasive species are frequently spread unintentionally on boats and trailers, and once introduced, they are extremely difficult and expensive to manage. Boater education and engagement is one tool of many used in Michigan to address invasive species issues. This is the second year funds have been available through the CBCW program to support local organizations.
The CBCW grant program was featured in the NotMISpecies webinar series on March 24, 2022. A recording of the webinar is available at Michigan.gov/EGLEEvents under “Featured Webinar Series.”
Funding for the CBCW program is provided by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
CBCW anticipates having funds to support local aquatic invasive species outreach projects in 2023. If you would like to be notified of future grant opportunities, sign up on the CBCW grant website to receive an email when the grant application process is open in the fall.
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The Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters program is a joint educational effort between Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Michigan's Invasive Species Program is cooperatively implemented by the Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development; Environment, Great Lakes and Energy; and Natural Resources.
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