Habitat Protection and Restoration supports nonprofits, educational and government organizations in protecting and restoring fish habitat to sustain Great Lakes fish populations and natural reproduction.
Great Lakes Fishery Trust’s Special Projects supports organizations undertaking timely research, education, habitat, and fishing access projects to enhance and protect Great Lakes fishery resources.
Sustain Our Great Lakes Program supports conservation partners in restoring habitat, building nature-based infrastructure and controlling invasive species to protect Great Lakes wildlife and water quality.
Access to the Great Lakes Fishery supports shore-based anglers and tribal fishers in Michigan through access construction, renovation, and planning projects that expand access to Great Lakes fish populations.
Fisheries Habitat Grant Program supports governments, academics, and nonprofits in conserving fish habitat, managing dams, and conducting research to sustain Michigan’s fisheries and aquatic communities.
Ecological and Biological Research to Inform Management supports fisheries researchers with studies, tools, and capacity building to guide Great Lakes management and sustain resilient fish communities.