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FY1999 Great Lakes Projects
Wild Rice Conference
| Wild Rice Conference (GL005322-01-0: $40,076) |
| Recipient: Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission |
| Project Period:6/1/99 to 9/30/99 |
| Project Officer: Karen Rodriguez (312-353-2690) |
The Wild Rice Conference will bring together Great Lakes Tribes, the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, federal and state agencies, and regional universities to share cultural and scientific information on wild rice. The goals of the conference are to present and discuss recent research conducted, review the success of recent and historic projects designed to reintroduce or enhance wild rice stands, set up a network to disseminate future findings, economic opportunities, and regional research directions, and to increase the understanding between Tribes and non-Tribal organizations of the cultural significance of wild rice to Native Americans. The anticipated results are a greater awareness of potential markets for wild rice, and an increased awareness of the effects of erosion, metals, water chemistry and depth, exotic species, eutrophication, motor boat activity, and herbicides.