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Tribal Solid Waste Grants in Michigan
2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996
Nottawaseppi
Huron Band of Potawatomi ($41,916-National Tribal Open Dump Cleanup
Grant)
Develop an integrated solid waste management plan and update solid waste
disposal ordinance. Upgrade the tribal recycling center to accept additional
waste streams, and conduct outreach activities to educate tribal members
on proper solid waste management and reduction.
Contact: David Jones, 269-729-5151
Keweenaw
Bay Indian Community ($19,560 - National Tribal Open Dump Cleanup
Grant)
To develop an integrated solid waste management plan for the community,
and develop and present draft solid waste codes and ordinances for approval
by the Tribal Council.
Contact: Mike Sladewski, 906-524-5757 x14
Little
Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa Indians ($41,078)
To educate Tribal members and the Tribal council on the benefits of recycling
in a two-year project; to develop recycling ordinances, policies, and
procedures; to determine the amount of office/casino waste that can be
recycled; to identify appropriate vendors that collect recyclables and
sell recycled products; and to implement the ongoing recycling program.
Nottawaseppi Huron
Band of Potawatomi ($9,744)
Integrated Waste Management Program - Promote proper disposal of solid
waste; educate and inform tribal members of waste management and reduction;
increase awareness and compliance with tribal solid waste disposal ordinance;
and conduct community/reservation clean up demonstration project.
Pokagon Band of
Potawatomi ($15,000)
Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling Planning for Tribal Construction -
Incorporate efficient solid waste management and reduction in the design
and construction of the tribe's casino and housing facilities; reduce
solid waste in current administrative and other tribal facilities.
Grand Traverse
Band of Ottawa and Chippewa ($46,000)
Pay-As-You-Throw Solid Waste Program - Develop a Pay-As-You-Throw waste
management program for the tribal community. Conduct a feasibility study;
solicit public input and provide public education; secure a contractor
hauler; transition into new collection program; and evaluate progress.
Grand Traverse
Band of Ottawa and Chippewa ($16,500)
The tribe will enhance its recycling program and promote the purchase
of recycled products among its environmental stewardship program, purchasing
department, gaming staff, housing commission staff and maintenance staff.
The tribe will also work with two neighboring tribes, the Little Traverse
Bay Band and the Little River Band for purchasing power. These three Ottawa
tribes have established a working relationship because of overlapping
services areas.
Little River Band
of Ottawa Indians ($6,500)
The tribe will develop and implement an office waste reduction program
for its administrative offices. The program would focus on educating employees
on methods to prevent waste and providing employees an opportunity to
recycle certain wastes.
Bay Mills Indian
Community ($14,091)
Residential Recycling Program - Expand current administrative office
recycling program to the residential community.