Past Healthy Ecosystems Grants
February 2010
- Kent/Michigan State University Extension, Preserving Kent County's Prime Farmland, received $300,000 to preserve 2,250 acres of prime and unique farmland in Kent County over the next three years.
December 2009
- City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Tree Inventory, received $9,000 to collect sample tree data to assist with the development of an urban forestry plan.
October 2009
- Kent County Michigan, Open Space & Agriculture/Farmland Preservation Perception Survey, received $8,350 to conduct a baseline survey of perceptions and attitudes about open space and agriculture/farmland preservation to assist in developing a long-term strategy for awareness and education.
June 2009
- Grand Rapids Christian Schools Foundation received $50,000 to increase and preserve the greenspace and renovation of Pontiac Park.
August 2008
- Land Conservancy of West MI received $125,000 for permanent land protection and to increase the organization's long-term sustainability.
June 2008
- Timberland Resource Conservation and Development Council Inc. received $100,000 to continue the work of installing in stream woody debris structures for the purpose of improving trout and other aquatic species habitat.
- Timberland Resource Conservation and Development Council Inc. received $27,000 to target high risk sediment yield areas for appropriate best management practices to protect and restore water quality and aquatic habitats using web based high impact targeting tools and assistance.