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AbstractIntroductionProblem StatementBackgroundFur trappers and farmers in search of a new life first settled the River Raisin Watershed in the early 1800’s. The life many of these pioneers found, however, was unforgiving. Much of the land was forested swamp, proving difficult to cultivate and rife with disease. Over time, as more settlers moved into the watershed eventually the city of Monroe was founded on the banks of the River Raisin.Description of Proposed ResearchObjectivesResearch MethodsI. Identification of Important Natural Features and Species for ConservationII. Water QualityIII. Stakeholder Involvement, Environmental Education, and Policy CoordinationDeliverablesInstitutional ResourcesBudgetPersonnelBill Bennett, Project Team MemberLeslie Ramirez, Project Team MemberThomas H. Johengen, Co-Advisor1. Development of a Watershed Plan for the River Raisin Title of Project2. David Allan Name of Project Advisor Signature / Date3. Client Information: River Raisin Watershed Council Gayle Mitchell Name of Client Organization Name of Primary Contact 1042 Sutton Road, Suite 4 Adrian, MI 49221 (517)265-5599 [email protected] Street Address City, State Zip Code Phone Number Email Address4. Final Team Members: riverraisin @ctools.umich.edu Group Email Name Kat Ridolfi Name of Member 1 Signature / Date Leslie Ramirez Name of Member 2 Signature / Date Bill Bennett Name of Member 3 Signature / Date Name of Member 4 Signature / Date5. Project Summary: The River Raisin Watershed is located in southeastern Michigan and northern Ohio, and drains approximately 1,000 square miles of land before terminating into Lake Erie. Currently, agriculture dominatesthe watershed but a growth in exurban development is contributing to changing land use practices. As a result, the river is heavily impacted and is in need of a management plan that investigates threats to the watershed’s health. The River Raisin Watershed Council and the Nature Conservancy of Michigan (“the clients”), both active in advocating for watershed protection, enlisted the project team’s help in developing this plan. The project investigates three areas of research in order to develop strategies to mitigate for the major impacts to the watershed’shealth. First, habitat assessment using TNCs “5-S Workbook” will aid the project team in identifying areas of natural importance and wildlife species that may warrant protection and conservation. After the team identifies such“conservation targets”, strategic measures and goals will be evaluated, and recommendations for appropriate management practices will be provided to the clients. Secondly, water quality is of great concern in the watershed due to the impacts of an agricultural and urban watershed such as the River Raisin. Water quality assessment for this project will entail a visual survey, analysis of water chemistry (i.e. dissolved oxygen, nutrient and sediment loads), bacterial testing, and identification of intolerant macroinvertebrates. This will help identify problem areas within the watershed and enable the team to make recommendations for better management. Thirdly, the team will assess the existing networks of stakeholders and interests groups, laws, policies, and educational opportunities that now affect and may in the future help to promote the long-term health and management of the watershed. Our final product will serve as a guide for watershed planning, not only for the River Raisin, but also for other similar watersheds in Michigan..6. NRE 701 Instructor Approval: Donna Erickson Signature / DateTable of ContentsAbstract.......................................................................................1Introduction.................................................................................1Problem Statement......................................................................2Background.................................................................................2Description of Proposed Research..............................................4 I. Identification of Important Natural Features and Species for Conservation......4 II. Water Quality......................................................................................................6 III. Stakeholder Involvement, Environmental Education, and Policy Coordination.......................................................................................................................................9Institutional Resources..............................................................11Budget.......................................................................................13Personnel...................................................................................15AbstractThe River Raisin Watershed is located in southeastern Michigan and northern Ohio, and drains approximately 1,000 square miles of land before terminating into Lake Erie. Currently, agriculture dominates the watershed but a growth in exurban development is contributing to changing land use practices. As a result, the river is heavily impacted and is in need of a management plan that investigates threats to the watershed’s health. The River Raisin WatershedCouncil and the Nature Conservancy of Michigan (“the clients”), both active in advocating for watershed protection, enlisted the project team’s help in developing this plan. The project investigates three areas of research in order to develop strategies to mitigate for the major impacts to the watershed’s health. First, habitat assessment using TNCs “5-S Workbook” will aid the project team in identifying areas of natural importance and wildlife species that may warrant protection and conservation. After the team identifies such “conservation targets”, strategic measures and goals will be evaluated, and recommendations for appropriate management practices will be provided to the clients. Secondly, water quality is of great concernin the watershed due to the impacts of an agricultural and urban watershed such as the River Raisin. Water quality assessment for this project will entail a visual survey, analysis of water chemistry (i.e. dissolved oxygen, nutrient and sediment


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