National Park Service

Description

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. THIS IS A NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO FUND WITHOUT COMPETITION. OVERVIEW Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is a National Park surrounded by an urban/industrial complex. In the mid twentieth century, actions to remove wetlands from the dunes adjacent to southern Lake Michigan which included lands of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore were initiated. These actions resulted in thousands of acres of wetland being removed from northwest Indiana. Wetland provides numerous ecosystem services including among other ecosystem services water purification, flood control, and habitat for rare plants, waterfowl and other life forms. Therefore, it is desired to restore historic wetland to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. STATEMENT OF JOINT OBJECTIVES/PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN Work efforts will focus on restoration and enhancement of approximately 300 acres. Objectives of work effort are eradication of invasive species and establishment of native plant assemblages. RECIPIENT INVOLVEMENT The youth team will conduct habitat management activities associated with wetland restoration actions. Wetland restoration work will include plant propagation, plant installation, seed collection and site preparation. Site preparation work will include herbicide applications and the use of tools and operating equipment such as hand saws, loppers, pruners, sprayers, and brush cutters to remove undesirable plants.

Who can apply

• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)

Contact

Julie Hendricks <br/>Lead Grants Management Specialist <br/>Phone 4026611662
julie_hendricks@nps.gov