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FY 1999 Great Lakes Projects
Lake Michigan Sand Dune Protection
Project
| Lake Michigan Sand Dune Protection Project:
Education of Citizens in Shoreline Communities About the Importance
of Sand Dune Protection (GL975151-01-0; $60,000) |
| Recipient: Lake Michigan Federation |
| Project Period: 9/1/99 to 8/31/01 |
| Project Officer: Duane Heaton (312-886-6399) |
This project will allow the Lake Michigan Federation to develop and
disseminate an education program on Lake Michigan sand dunes for the
general public, citizen groups, local government, and schools in coastal
communities to;
- Raise public awareness and knowledge on the ecological and economic
value of the Lake Michigan sand dune ecosystem;
- Increase the capacity of local coastal groups, entities and individuals
to promote protection and preservation of Lake Michigan sand dunes;
- Assist and inform local decision-making by local governments and the
general public;
- Generate public support for dune protection efforts;
- Encourage the strengthening of local protections, and;
- Stimulate local preservation efforts.
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