Past Michigan Fisheries Habitat Grant funding has supported surveys of aquatic plants such as pondweeds. (Michigan Department of Natural Resources photo)

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering up to $1.5 million in Fisheries Habitat Grants to local, state, federal and tribal governments and nonprofit groups.

This funding is available for activities that can improve Michigan’s fisheries and aquatic resources, such as fish habitat conservation, dam removal and repair, and resource assessment studies.

Fisheries Habitat Grants are available through an open, competitive process, and preproposals are being accepted through Nov. 19.

“Healthy rivers, lakes and wetlands are essential to support fishing, boating and other enjoyment of our state’s natural resources,” s

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