RESULTS
GREAT LAKES POLLUTION PREVENTION:
The SWP staff provides innovative, effective solutions for addressing a variety of emerging Great Lakes issues:
The SWP staff provides innovative, effective solutions for addressing a variety of emerging Great Lakes issues:
- 40% Reduction in Mercury entering Lake Superior.
- 45 tons of Household Hazardous Waste collected in one day!
- 320 tons of electronic waste (e-waste) collected in one day!
- 2,000 pounds of old medications collected in one day!
- Improved storm water quality and cleaner beaches!
GREAT LAKES HABITAT RESTORATION:
The SWP is the regional leader in planning and implementing science-based habitat restoration projects:
The SWP is the regional leader in planning and implementing science-based habitat restoration projects:
- 70% increase in targeted fish populations!
- 3 priority dams removed/miles of trout streams restored.
- Hundreds of acres of invasive plant species eradicated.
- Improved regional land use policies and model ordinances.
- Thousands of tons of sediment prevented from entering local rivers.
- 12,000 trees planted across 15 counties.
HOW WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
The SWP is a local organization working with local communities and local people:
The SWP is a local organization working with local communities and local people:
- Enhancing sustainable economic development in the UP through nature-based tourism.
- 20 Citizen Advisory Watershed Councils
- Assisting Local Units of Government and Communities.
- Earth Keeper Network (150 churches, 10 faiths)
- Partnering with five Native American Tribes.
- Great Lakes Cities Initiative and other partners.
SWP YOUTH PROGRAMS:
The SWP is committed to training the next generation of Great Lakes stewards:
The SWP is committed to training the next generation of Great Lakes stewards:
- K-12 School Programs and University Internships.
- SWP Conservation Corps summer youth program.
- Listening to the River Program watershed adventures.
- Hands-on monitoring and research opportunities.
- Music, art and the environment…unique programs for youth!
The New Improved Great Lakes Shoreviewer!
The Superior Watershed Partnership is pleased to provide FREE high resolution color photography for every inch of Great Lakes coastline in the Upper Peninsula including Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Great Lakes ShoreViewer
The SWP will conduct monitoring at Eagle Mine, Humboldt Mill and along approved truck routes.
The view of Lake Superior from the SWP offices!
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Number of pounds of carbon reduced through SWP energy conservation and climate change programs to date.
