HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2021.02.04 - 34131MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21030 February 4, 2021
BY: Commissioner Kristen Nelson, Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations
Committee
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION — APPROVAL OF 2021 GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL FISH PASSAGE PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on January 5, 2021, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission (OCPRC) staff
was made aware of a funding opportunity through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for
the National Fish Passage Program; and
WHEREAS this grant program is a good fit for the Mill Pond Dam Removal and Restoration project currently
in the design/engineering phase; and
WHEREAS the OCPRC and Springfield Township jointly manage the Mill Pond Dam and impoundment
through an interlocal governmental agreement in which OCPRC contributes 55% and Springfield Township
contributes 45% for any needed repairs and maintenance; and
WHEREAS in 2019, the OCPRC and Springfield Township hired AECOM to conduct a feasibility study for
the dam, and that study recommended removal of the dam and restoration of the natural river channel; and
WHEREAS removal of the dam and restoration of the river channel and adjacent wetlands will benefit many
native species including sunfishes, rainbow darter, rainbow mussel (species of state special concern),
Blanding's turtle (state special concern), mudpuppy (state special concern) and eastern Massasauga
rattlesnake (federally threatened species); and
WHEREAS the OCPRC would like to apply for a grant of $200,000 to help offset the cost of the total dam
removal and restoration project, which has an estimated budget of $1,647,600; and
WHEREAS the project is projected to begin in Fiscal Year 2022.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
application for $200,000 to the 2021 United States Fish and Wildlife Service Fish Passage Program for the
Mill Pond Dam Removal and Restoration Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the application of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment, and continuation of the grant is contingent upon future levels of grant funding.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, I move the
adoption of the following resolution.
Vv,;XA Ne u�
Commissioner Kristen Nelson, District #5
Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and
Government Operations Committee
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Kochenderfer absent.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried on a roll call vote with McGillivray absent.
FWS Region 3 - FY 21 Fish Passage Program- Guidance
Full Project Proposal
Applicants should be aware that the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) began using Treasury's
Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) system for grant and cooperative agreement payments to
domestic recipients in December 2011. State and local governments, non -profits, and universities are required to
register in ASAP. Individuals or sole proprietors/limited liability corporations already enrolled in ASAP with
another bureau within the Department must also register in ASAP. Your current registration status in the ASAP
with the Service system must be included on page one of the project proposal under "Project Partners) Receiving
Funds:"
Also included here is a list of documents used to navigate the financial assistance process if the proposal is selected
for funding. Please review these materials and be prepared to provide them upon request.
• SF-424 (Application), SF-424A or SF424C (Budget), SF-424B or SF-424D (Assurances);
• Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA), OR memo from recipient organization indicating they
are waiving reimbursement for indirect costs for the proposal , OR memo indicating recipient organization
does not have a NICRA;
• Complete NEPA, S14PO and ESA Compliance with FWS assistance.
PROJECT NAME:
Davisburg Mill Pond Dam Impoundment Restoration
FIELD OFFICE:
USFWS Conservation Office
PROJECT COORDINATOR:
Mattheu, Kowalski, Fish Biologist
PROJECT PARTNER(s) RECEIVING FUNDS:
Melissa Prowse
Supervisor, Parks and Recreation Planning & Resource Development
County of Oakland
1200 N. Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MI 48340
248-249-2801 phone
248-858-1683 fax
Drowsent(7oak2ov.com
DUNS: 136200362
EIN: 38-6004876
ASAP Registration Status: Registered
A-133 SINGLE AUDIT STATEMENT:
The County of'Oaklandwas required to do a single audit report for FY 2019 and the report is available
on our website and the SOM clearinghouse site. Our 2020 single audit will be completed in June of
2021.
FONS NUMBER:
USFI I S i rill con71>leie this section.
OFFICE RANK:
t ,5FITN (rill complete This section.
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FUNDING REQUESTED:
Funds requested=$150,000 - $196,897 Partners contribution=$150,000 - $196,897 (partners
will contribute 50% match based on grant award.)
Total Restoration Project = $393,794
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM:
The Mill Pond Dam in Davisburg Michigan is in need of removal, both because it is failing, and
because it creates a man-made barrier and disruption to river ecology within the Shiawassee River.
Originally built to power a mill that no longer exists, the dam does not provide flood control, hydropower
or accommodate fish passage. Recent safety inspections have revealed the outlet pipe has reached the end
of its service life, and the dam does not safely convey 100-year flood events without overtopping
Davisburg Road.
The impoundment has experienced decades of eutrophication and infilling by sediment which has
resulted in an explosion of aquatic invasive species including Eurasian watermilfoil and starry stonewort,
impairing recreational use and threatening the ecological health of the downstream river and adjacent
prairie fen habitat.
This restoration project will return the river to a more natural state, supporting native fish and
wildlife and restoring wetlands within the impounded area — greatly benefitting adjacent high -quality
natural communities and instream aquatic resources. The Mill Pond Dam is the second dam downstream
of Shiawassee Lake at the headwaters of the Shiawassee River; when taken in context with the ongoing
removal of the Davisburg Trout Pond dam <.75 miles upstream (DNR project separate from this
proposal), this project will result in free flowing conditions of over 8 miles from the headwaters
downstream to Holly Mill Pond.
/From a resolove per.rpectnz•, indirale ti'hat the or.rall problem is Wat/ n'pe q1 harrio is Ihi,s;' II llat
speci: s are impeded hr /his barrier am1 hoer: hwhide .am on nlher known
negative ecological impacts llwl this harrier has or rs be lie red10 hnre./
PROJECT OBJECTIVES:
1. Restore .6 miles of the Shiawassee River to its natural river channel, improving aquatic habitat in a
headwater segment of the Shiawassee River benefitting native species including rainbow darter, sunfishes,
rainbow mussel (state special concern) and mudpuppy (state special concern).
2. Work with the Michigan DNR to coordinate on the removal of their Trout Pond Dam (in process) 2.5 miles
upstream, thus creating 2.5 miles of opened and connected stream channel.
3. Restore approximately 11 acres of riparian wetlands for species including the eastern Massasauga
rattlesnake and Blanding's turtle.
4. Conduct pre- and post -construction monitoring and prepare repots for analysis
5.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT:
Location
Project is located in:
State: Michigan
County: Oakland
Township: Springfield
Section:
Range:
USGS Quad Map:
Congressional District: 8"
Road Crossing:The dam being removed is located under Davisburg Road
8-digit HUC#: 04080203
GPS Coordinates in decimal degrees: 42.752432156432235,-83.53847895145095
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Notes:
1. Sea Lamprey - N/A
2. Historic Preservation —Not listed but will still confirm with SHPO
3. Tribal Lands: The dam is not on Tribal Lands
[Indicate Slate, Comity, Tmroship, Section, Range, USUS Quad 11ap, Congressional District, Road
Crossing (iI opphcahle), J-digit IR/C 4, and Coorchnale,s (Preei.ce (iPScoorditules in deriand
degrees). See .-1 ppendic•e,s .4, B and (',/i)F info on picuar and map reyuircuu°rats.
Note 1) Sea Lamprcp - if'this is /he lonrerrnost harrier hzlore entering the Greal Lalics (I" ot..„,I
ar brier), please state, (/Sh Il S slag frill coordinate sea lantprev Issues with the Sea Lmnprel' Pro,gcarn
11you /atone there is a sect lamprw concern or they are alreacip Iscssiog, please include that
in f n-malign. -'1 Llistor•ie Preservation - Is the dean or e•avcarre lietrd as <l historic silo under (hr S7ulr
HistaIr Preserra(inn Office (S'llPO1? , (((ledera(lrJtunled projects that distrub graunl nurst reyuest
S'IlfO review cnlrl elear<lnee before pracrednng, (ISFII S su?1in ill complete SIIPO 3) Tribal
Resources -Is the protect she on Tribal i.und,, or poloilialh, have religious and cultara/ s•igni/icanrr
to Tribal historic properties? //'so please provide the Tribal co taci hifol•malion
Description of On -The -Ground Work
On -the -ground work includes removal of the existing dam and concrete spillway, installation of a
precast three -sided (open -bottom) culvert, and restoration of the river channel and adjacent riparian
wetlands. The methods for dam removal and impoundment restoration follow best practices from
literature and lessons learned in the field on similar projects in Michigan. The impoundment will be
drawn down to the maximum extent possible utilizing the existing outlet structure prior to the initiation of
dam removal — resulting in a controlled drawdown allowing for sediment stabilization, reduced
downstream sedimentation, erosion and BOD concerns, and reduced stranding concerns within the
impoundment. Dewatering will be incremental, at a rate not -to -exceed 6 inche4s per day. The use of a
sediment trap and cofferdam, with pumps and filters to fully dewater the work area, will further reduce
downstream sediment load while maintaining active channel flow.
The channel geometry will be designed by balancing site constraints, flow data and bathymetry,
regional curves, and reference reach geometry upstream and downstream of the impoundment.
Floodplain access will be designed to reduce flood flows and shear stresses that could destabilize banks,
reducing the sediment load to the stream and protecting infrastructure, and providing riparian habitat.
Grade controls within the impoundment will protect the railroad bridge and Davisburg Road crossing and
prevent head -cutting. The channel gradient is shallow to allow aquatic species passage, proposed to vary
between 0.03% and 0,055%, with riffle grade controls at 1 % slopes. The native seed bank will be
allowed to regenerate with some use of live stakes for stabilization. The restoration of the river channel
will include engineered riffles, riprap bank protection, habitat boulders, large wood/toe logs, and seeding.
Many permits are required for this project, including: NREPA Parts 301 and 303, CWA 33 CFR
330 Section 401/404, Michigan State Historic Preservation Office, US Army Corps of Engineers CWA
33 CFR 330 Sec404, Oakland County Water Resource Commission Soil Erosion Control and
Construction permit, Road Commission Underground Utility Permit and Paving/Approach Permit, US
DOT — FHA (Section 4(f) for impacts to Rotary Park), Michigan Natural Features Inventory Rare Species
Review, and USFWS re: endangered species in the project area.
OCPR and Springfield Township are currently approximately 75% complete with the design
engineering component of this project, which is being funded, in part, by a MDNR Fisheries Habitat
grant. AECOM is completing the design/engineering, including a significant public outreach component.
/ll'har sort oforl-Ihc-gtvrand irork is plamned e g eull'o I rrmored cwd re/dacenlent, installation elf ish
passage su•uclure, etc ? THICII care the major steps involved irith this In ojec-C Iclenitj , cull, recluirecl
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hermits or other compliance issues that rued to be adch-cs'se•d. Ulm stegts hare alrea,{r been
comp/elyd:'/
Probabilitv of Completion
Within i year of receiving funding we will have started the construction phase of this project and
estimate we would be within 1-10% complete. Within 2 years of receiving funding we should be at
95-100% complete, depending on when a grant is awarded and the grant timeframe.
/btch,ate u,,, probabilih' o/ comlliCtion (lo the nearest Ill",;) ,rrdrin I tear q/'recerritr,,tunding ono'
n it/rip 3 years u/ rcceirutg landing, being as accurate as ho.vsihle, Do not propose projects drat are
not et'Peeted to he conipleted i whin ' years of recciril, funding /
Partner Contribution and Total Proiect Costs
l I!e should strive to meet and exceed a one-to-one Partner Ithechlnr each Project. Far et'muPle, i%tvur
request $10,000 in Fish Passage Program.ltinds, Partner cootrihuliou• should he at /cast $10, 000
Afatch call he non -Federal or Federal Using the excel s'prrodsheeI below, indicate partner
contr•ibutioms,frn• this ill oje ct Also indicate what the reauested antor mt of 1;'i,sh Passeme PYUPPant
i idln g is. Double-click on spreadsheet to open The co/oumr at ri,,lm I'ill outumratically c« /d tom/
/n'oject rust cis each partner's cono ihnllou is entered]
I h iends o f the Sh iominee Rk,cr
(oCSo
INIDNR Hsheries - engineering Grant
(Uaklund County w'R('
i'olal V%VS fish Passage Contribution Cash
(include only on-lhc-ground costs) $200.000.00
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/. Il so list here any other partners not contributing cash or in -kind support jbr the Project J
Contributing Partners Summary:
We have been awarded funding from Saginaw Bay WIN. Oakland County Parks and Recreation has budgeted for
this project in its 3-year budget and project forecast. Springfield Township has budgeted a portion of their match
thus far, but will budget the additional if/when needed. We currently have applications in to MDNR Fisheries
Habitat (who funded the design/engineering phase), and the Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund. We will be
applying next month to USFS GLFWRA.
Detailed Budget Justification (Itemized List of What Service Funds Will Be Spent On)
/ln a narrutirr stua•rrrent, erploin anc/,tusti/pal! reyuesicd bmkei iienr.s'costs. Detail hour the S( -F_'d
Bmd,et Object Class Category tolaLs were determined and demroostrate a clear connection bet weer
cnst.s ded the proposed project aclirilies'. fl'r personnei.sa/cry Costs, include the hu.ce-line .calurr
figares and the estimales ell time (as /let c"ldctges) to be (brew//, charged to the project Describe anv
ilein that render the applicable Necleral Cost Principles requires the Serviee',s appnmol mud eslimale its
cosy. Insert all' other specific intorm aiion.1ur opphcants to detail in their hudkel lustifiralions
Provide an ilenn_ed bi cakchlvii of the requested Service fruxling in the !able below]
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C'untr utoilWonstruction
�; �"'a°?' �'�utal�??'Sj!$ �Ik1uPa9§�ge',CgtitribnYion =:
$'f,6d7,600.00
`_'$1,647;fiit)(4Q
Budget Narrative
The project budget is divided into 4 main sub -categories: Site Preparation (mobilization, clearing,
erosion control, etc.), Dam Removal (demolition, culvert removal, excavation, traffic management, etc.),
Road Crossing Replacement (precast 3-sided culvert, excavation, flow diversion, etc.), and River
Restoration and Sediment Management (impound excavation, engineered riffle, seeding and live stales,
in -stream habitat features, etc,).
HOW DOES THIS PROJECT ADDRESS FWS PRIORITIES?
[Descrihe ltau' this project addresses ,Sel'rice• priorilies. Serriee priorrhes include c•onscrritts;:
/hrcatcnre/mtdF7ulangered.Cpecit'a, Candidaleb}ieeics, Slate-Lisled.Slxrics, Into-dari.cdtclional
S�)ecws, Species on the Region 3 C'onsery von Rriori1Y List, S'pecics oa Fcdaral Lamle, Species ul
Trihul /merest, and sonic Recreation<d Species.1
I /,S/, IPS' frill add Service prioriliea irvou can prnridc the lisl ajsprcies - fish, initrscls, cte, that frill
hens/il.
This project addresses several Service priorities. Removal of the Mill Pond Dam will lead to
aquatic restoration of stream habitat and further habitat connectivity between stream reaches known to
support several state listed species including the mudpuppy (state special concern) and rainbow mussel
(state special concern) which are documented <35 miles downstream of the project reach. Furthermore,
mudpuppies are a known host for the salamander mussel which is currently under review for potential
ESA listing. A secondary benefit of dam removal will be the restoration of riparian wetland habitats
utilized by eastern Massasauga rattlesnake (Federally threatened) and Blanding's turtle (State special
concern), populations of which are known to occur in adjacent habitats upstream and downstream of the
project reach. This project may also support existing unknown populations of other species of
Conservation Priority which will benefit from additional habitat and connectivity.
HOW DOES THIS PROJECT ADDRESS PARTNER PRIORITIES?
For this project, Service priorities are the same as partner priorities. This project is listed as a
component of the DNR Fisheries Division Priority Habitat Conservation Projects (project ID SLH-S-E).
It also aligns with the DNR's Wildlife Action Plan for Warrawater Streams and Their Headwaters, the
Eastern Massasauga Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances, and the DNR Wildlife
Divison's Master Plan for the Davisburg State Game Area. The removal and restoration project will also
address two focus areas of the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network— wildlife stewardship and
water resources. The Mill Pond impoundment and dam are currently a disruption between two priority
one natural areas identified by the Michigan Natural Features Inventory. Removing the dam and restoring
the channel and wetlands would restore this critical connection.
[Drscrihe hov this project addresses parhter priurilies.J
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ANITICIPATED BENEFITS:
Watershed -Level Ecological Benefits
II)escnbe mhos eco(o;{ical benc:tits this preyed rnlll provide to the u,atenshed reslotaliun fonts area.
.I/su describe /tau ill I] this pr•o%rcl ivill complentem Who, rea•lnndiurr effor/s within this
u alcrshed restoration focus area and rgkr to a syrritir iratelshe d matag,?Merrt or re.vtorallon plan, i
amilahle If other projects have heed completed or are hcing proposedjhr Fish Passe(','e Program
tending in this valershed restoration lochs area, list the FONS monhers iw• each projec[. Does o fish
Massage barrier inrenturt• esisiJbi. this iratetshe,Pl
Removal of the Davisburg Mill Pond Dam will result in another free -flowing stream segment of
the Shiawassee River. At a watershed scale, this continues a trend of recent dam removals to enhance
aquatic resources and build aquatic connectivity in this high quality and biologically diverse warmwater
stream.
Primary Native Species to Benefit
Iladicale native species ofconsen,alion priuritr which are rrpecled to benefil. /
Common name Scientific name
Blanding's turtle Emydoidea blandingii
Eastern massasauga Sistrurus catenates catenates
rattlesnake
Mudpuppy Necturus maculosus
Rainbow darter Etheostoma caeruleum
Rainbow mussel Villosa iris
Relevance
State special concern species. Known to occur
in adjacent habitats. Species movement would
benefit from restored aquatic habitat and
riparian corridor.
Federally threatened. Known to occur in
adjacent habitats. Life history requirements
would benefit from restored riparian corridor.
State Special Concern species. Documented
downstream of project reach. Host organism
for salamander mussel.
Found downstream of project reach. Host fish
for mussel species.
State Special Concern species. Documented
population downstream of project reach.
Stream Miles or Wetland Acres Reconnected
Approximately .6 miles of stream will be opened as part of this restoration project, in addition to
11 new acres of riparian wetlands that will be restored in the impoundment area.
Stream miles reconnected will eventually be 2.5 miles with the removal of the DNR's Trout Pond
Dam upstream of the Mill Pond Dam — that removal is in process.
lbxlicate tt of nets sitcom miles ond'or a al'neu, iretland acres )pene d above the renrored barrier
Stream wiles I ccnnnected should inchfle all miles I eeortneelcd upstream of'the trimmed harrier,
including maiortenr and lribnucrr miles (erp to and in(htdnrg !" order .s•0'eams), turlil the nest barrier.
Please also include at?r inter'nritleni n'ibularr miles•, il'Iho.se intermitter! habitats ate onpotlant fin the
liti• hislut,r needs of the large! spccie,s.f
Other Social Benefits
Removing the dam benefits public safety and infrastructure. It doesn't currently meet EGLE
guidelines for 100-year flood events and has over -topped during storm events. This is a significant safety
hazard as Davisburg Road is on top of the dam. Replacing the dam with an open -bottom culvert will
provide passage for people and wildlife, and it will prevent over -topping Davisburg Road in the future.
Dam removal will eliminate liability associated with an unnecessary dam structure that has short- and
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long-term maintenance and repair issues.
With the removal of the dam, the installation of a new open -bottom culvert under Davisburg
Road, and the newly restored wetlands areas, we anticipate a beautiful new community space that can be
enjoyed by persons of all abilities. Mill Pond Park (Springfield Township) sits adjacent to the current
Mill Pond and what will be the restored river and wetlands. The park will provide a perfect overlook into
the newly restored landscape, in/around which the Township plans to develop trails in the future.
[Inclic•ale other social benefits, iJ'arn' e.g, remora/ o/'a dangerous danI, inrprured I ecreational
oppnrtrmilics, etr,J
Possible Negative Impacts
/I/ apphcablc, indicate ao), potenliol negatirc ecological impacts (stich as aquatk invasive species,
7' E species, cnnrcrrulion getteties and disease paras'ile issues) that eonld result horn die project and
bon' Illese• concedes arc being ctddressc d. //'the project site is it lowermost hen rice bq%me Col'Ting the
Great Lakes, desenhe how, sea hiury>rer Control oce ds are being «ddrrssecl. J
11SP'1 'S will do L'b'. I and lVER4 (CA "s mad niavbe E-1 '0.lhi the projecr.
Several potential negative impacts will be considered during the implementation of this project.
Aquatic invasive plant species such as Eurasian watermilfoil and starry stonewort that are present in the
impoundment may potentially be mobilized downstream. However, these species are treated annually in
the impoundment to limit their population abundance and density, are not likely to colonize the riverine
stretches of the upper watershed and are already likely present in the kettle lakes between stream
segments downstream of the project area. A staged drawdown of the impoundment, as currently planned,
will keep most of the aquatic vegetation in place and limit downstream dispersal of propagules.
Oriental weatherfish is an aquatic invasive fish species known to the upper Shiawassee River and
this population will be monitored for during Procedure 51 surveys. Negative impacts to TIE, species such
as eastern Massasauga rattlesnake will be mitigated by following guidance provided in the EMR
Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances, to which both Oakland County Parks and
Springfield Township are included via Certificates of Inclusions on the Michigan DNR's Incidental Take
Permit. We do not anticipate any negative impacts on conservation genetics or disease/parasite issues as
a result of this project. This project is not the lowermost barrier on the Shiawassee River, therefore sea
lamprey controls are not considered for this project.
EXISTING BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL MONITORING DATA:
[Indic ale anp biological or phrsic«l habitat monitoring dales (e g. Jloir. temperature°,
nmrroinreriehruies, lish coi nn inirr, ,Ic.) enrron 1v being Collected at or near the pro jcc/ site. Il'daw
is Idivaclr heing collated describe roue plan,/itr anclhcing pre aad post project data and eruluation
lilonifor'irt, rcJll/tsJ
In 2019 a segment of the Shiawassee River was sampled <.75 miles downstream of the project site. A
goal of this study was to utilize standardized sampling protocols so future
assessments could replicate efforts as needed to track the various biological
communities and habitat features over time. Therefore, the Michigan Surface
Water Assessment Section (SWAS) Procedure 51 (MDEQ, 2008) was used to
sample fish, macroinvertebrates and habitat, while mussels were sampled with
guidance from the Michigan Freshwater Mussel Survey Protocols (MDNR,
2019). Water quality samples were also taken and parameters sampled included:
water temperature, conductivity, pH, dissolved oxygen (% and mg/L) and
turbidity. We will replicate this assessment in the downstream reach during and
after the project period, and will implement the Procedure 51 protocol in the
restored stream segment in intervals to be determined upon and after completion
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of the project to track recovery over time.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF WHY THIS PROJECT SHOULD BE FUNDED:
[htrhrde a brie/'sunnnarr ollrhr this project should be jimded, highlighligk iutpurlant Pointy nxldc
above /
In summary, the project partners feel this project should be funded because will restore stream
habitat in a headwater segment of the Shiawassee River benefitting numerous aquatic native species
documented downstream of the project reach including rainbow darter, sunfishes, rainbow mussel (state
special concern) and mudpuppy (state special concern). Restoring riparian wetlands will benefit wildlife
species documented in the vicinity of the project area including the federally threatened eastern
Massasauga rattlesnake and state special concern Blanding's turtle. It will also reestablish "hanging"
prairie fen habitats within the impounded area, contributing to the connectivity of the Long Lake Natural
Area, one of the largest examples of a prairie fen complex in the world. The project area also creates a
disconnect between two Priority 1 Natural Areas of the Michigan Natural Features Inventory. Restoring
the river channel would provide that important connectivity.
Furthermore, the restored stream channel would likely not sustain invasive species that are found
in the impoundment such as starry stonewort, Eurasian watermilfoil and Mute Swans.
The project will create new recreational opportunities for residents of ST and Oakland County by
creating stream fishing access, possible blue -way connectivity for canoe/kayak use, connectivity via
future pathways, and stream restoration educational opportunities.
APPENDIX A- Pictures of the Project Site
Innch pielareaof the project site, including tic oull site to be remedied rind views of npstreatn and
dmrnstreaut Aver .ce,qulanls. 360 degree pl.o i/c.s and cterlr l/ riruo' encouraged, i[possible. /
APPENDIX B- Watershed Map
(.-)ouch a map (?/'the wale) shad 'rcylarutiort,tocus area with die rile of the prolert hi:;h/ighted.. Ilso
highlight ,riles of other barriers reniored or pr0120sa<1 [or rrnloval in the river Sit emn segmetal or
Ivalershed. Identifi'rolnp/etcd and propose) projects rri it K12V1; nunIber.c, i/'lhc;v hare FOA'S
Itlnnht'i'S /
APPENDIX C- Map of the State, Highlighting Location of the Watershed
[.Itlach tt snap gl'the state, iudlcatiiil it'here the irttloAcd Iemn-ationfocus area is.1
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Watershed Map
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From:
Kowakki Manhnw 7
To:
Prnwse Melissa loan
Subject:
Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Fish Passage Program
Date:
Tuesday, January 5, 2021 8:40:01 AM
Attachments:
maae003.Dno
NFPP FY21 Prnnnsal TPmnlata dnr
Hi Melissa,
I apologize for the delayed response. Funding for the Great Lakes Basin Fish Habitat Partnership
in 2021 is unclear due to legislation that was passed late last year.
However, I believe that this could be a good year to submit a proposal for funding through the
National Fish Passage Program (NFPP). I know that with all of the disturbances of last year I have
fewer projects ready to move forward and that is likely the case across our region.
I have attached the proposal template for this year's NFPP funding if you are interested.
Proposals are due by January 27th and feel free to reach out to me for help developing language
for the proposal. The primary species benefitted from the FWS perspective would be imperiled
mussels and an indirect benefit to a Lake Sturgeon supplementation program downstream.
A request of up to $200,000 is appropriate for this funding.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
We are still working remote so please utilizing my cell number below if you call.
Matthew Kowalski
Fish Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service- Alpena FWCO
480 W. Fletcher St,
Alpena, MI 49707
989-356-5020 (office)
989-590-0167 (cell)
From: Prowse, Melissa Jean <prowsem@oakgov.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 202010:50 AM
To: Kowalski, Matthew J <matthew_kowa]ski @fws.gov>
Cc: Hogrefe, Jessica <jessica_hogrefe@fws.gov>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: Fish Passage Program
HI Matt —
Following up on this funding opportunity as we try to plan out our grant applications with our project
timeline over the next few years. A couple quick questions for you.
1. What is the general grant timeframe for Great Lakes Basin program grants? When is the award
typically announced and what is the allowable grant period to finish the project?
2. Is there a range we should stay within for an application for our dam removal project? It's a
$1.6M project— I was hoping to apply somewhere in the $150,000 - $200,000 range but want to
be realistic.
Thanks!
Melissa
Melissa Prowse, CPRP
Supervisor— Planning + Resource Development
prowsem@oakgov.com
248-249-2801
Details at OaklandCountyParks,com in y
From: Kowalski, Matthew <matthew_kowalski@fws.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 10:44 AM
To: Prowse, Melissa J <prowsem@oakgov.com>
Cc: Hogrefe, Jessica <jessica_hogrefe@fws.gov>
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Fish Passage Program
Hi Melissa,
I have attached a proposal template that you can submit to me by March 6th, 2020. Feel free to reach
out with any questions to help develop the best proposal and maximize your opportunity for funding.
Have a great day,
Matt
On Tue, Jan 14, 2020 at 3:53 PM Prowse, Melissa J <nrowsPm0oakeov.com> wrote:
Hi again Matthew —
Has the RFP for the Great Lakes Basin program come out yet? I wanted to make sure we didn't miss
it.
Thankyoul
Melissa Prowse, CPRP
Supervisor- Plonning & Resource Develupment
Email: nrowsem(@oakenv rom
Mobile Phone: 248-249-2801.
From: Kowalski, Matthew <matthew kowalskio)fws env>
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 10:01 AM
To: Prowse, Melissa 1 <nrowsPmr@oakenv rnm>
Cc: Hogrefe, Jessica <iassira_hnerafe0fws env>
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Fish Passage Program
Hi Melissa,
Thank you for reaching out to us and sending along the feasibility report. It looks like you have made
quite a bit of progress towards a great project. However, this project may not rank too highly for
National Fish Passage Program funding (NFPP). Funding for NFPP projects is prioritized based on
benefits to target native species (Brook Trout, Lake Sturgeon, and endangered mussels in Lake
Huron/Western Lake Erie Basins) and ecological significance to providing fish passage such as miles
upstream reconnected, habitat quality, and habitat use (spawning habitat, juvenile rearing,
migrational corridor, ect.). The Davisburg Millpond Dam removal may be more competitive for
funding through the Great Lakes Basin Flsh Habitat Partnership (GLBFHP) which has less emphasis on
priority species and considers more overall benefits to instream habitat, not exclusively fish passage.
A requests for proposals (RFP) for GLBFHP will likely come out in January/February and I can help you
develop a proposal for that if you are interested. I noticed that the feasibility report said that the dam
upstream is scheduled for removal in 2020. I would make sure that any proposals mention the overall
benefit to completing both removals.
Another potential funding source that has a more limited geographic scope is the National Fish and
Wildlife Foundation's South East Michigan Resilience Fund
(blips-://www.nfwf ora/semichigan/Pages/home.aspxx). It looks like pre -proposals are due in
December and I would recommend reaching out to Aislinn or Traci (contacts in link) for more
information on that.
I would be happy to discuss the project further and help get you moving in the right direction for
funding and removal. Feel free to give me a call or further emails.
Thanks and have a great day,
Matt
Matthew Kowalski
Fish Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -Alpena FWCO
480 W. Fletcher St.
Alpena, MI 49707
989-356-5020 (office)
989-590-0167 (cell)
On Mon, Oct 21, 2019 at 1:32 PM Prowse, Melissa J <nrnwsPm(@nakeov com> wrote:
Thanks! It looked like you had been out of the office for a while so I thought that might have been
the case. I'm re -attaching our Feasibility Study for you, Matt. We'd appreciate any information
about the program that you could share and/or steps we should take to be considered for funding.
Cheers,
Melissa
Melissa Prowse, CPRP
Supervisor- Plminirlg & Resource Development
Email: nrnwsemt@nekenv mm
Mobile Phone: 248-249-2801
From: Hogrefe, Jessica <iessica_ hnerafP(a fWS.Rov>
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2019 12:49 PM
To: Prowse, Melissa J <nrowwm"nakenv mm>
Cc: Matthew Kowalski <matthPw IcnwaNId @fws.Rnv->
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Fish Passage Program
I apologize, Melissal Your email must have slipped through the cracks of my email in
box. I'm going to send you to Matt Kowalski (cc'd), lead fish passage biologist in our
Alpena, Michigan office. Matt can help you out here.
Thanks and again, sorry for losing your emaill
Jessica Hogrefe I USFWS - Fish Et Aquatic Conservation Program
5600 American Blvd, West, Suite 990 1 Bloomington, MN 55437
Office: 612-713-5102 1 Cell: 651-262-8742 1 Jessica HrPrP P0fws.eov
On Mon, Oct 21, 2019 at 11:34 AM Prowse, Melissa J <orowsPmna nakeov rom> wrote:
Hi Jessica —just reaching out again to see if you can provide me with some information on the
Fish Passage Program. Thank you!
Melissa Prowse, CPRP
Supeivisoi- Planning & Resource Development
Email: nrnwsPm(aMakRov rom
Mobile Phone: 248-249-2801
!
From: Prowse, Melissa J
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2019 1:54 PM
To: ie i�s c�erPfpOfws.2ov
Subject: Fish Passage Program
Hi Jessica
Oakland County Parks and Recreation (Michigan) is partnering with Springfield Township to
remove an old mill pond dam and restore the Shiawassee River. We're gearing up to have
design/engineering completed this winter with the hopes of starting the project sometime in
2021. Our consultant (AFCOM) listed the USFWS Fish Passage Program as a potential source for
funding and/or technical support. I was wondering if you could send along anything that outlines
how the program works (who is eligible, timelines, etc.)? We are working on an overall
grant/funding strategy and would love to have USFWS involved in this project.
I've attached our feasibility study we just completed, which recommends dam removal.
Thankyou!
i
• Melissa
Melissa Prowse, CPRP
Supervisor— Planning + Resource Development
nmwsem(cDoakanv com
248-249-2801
I
Matthew Kowalski
Fish Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service- Alpena FWCO
480 W. Fletcher St.
Alpena, MI 49707
989-356-5020 (office)
989-590-0167 (cell)
Matthew Kowalski
Fish Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -Alpena FWCO
480 W. Fletcher St.
Alpena, MI 49707
989-356-5020 (office)
989-590-0167 (cell)
Resolution #21030
February 4, 2021
Moved by Gingell seconded by Nelson the resolutions on the amended Consent Agenda be adopted.
AYES: Cavell, Charles, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Joliat, Kochenderfer, Kowall,
Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Moss, Nelson, Powell, Spisz, Weipert,
Woodward. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions on the amended Consent Agenda were adopted.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on February 4,
2021, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court at Pontiac,
Michigan this 41h day of February 4, 2021.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County