Biodiversity Atlas
Funding is being used to support development of an atlas that will detail the current knowledge of location information for listed species, rare communities and existing protection. This information will be vital in future activities related to land protection (purchase, easement or agreements), corridor connections, and identifying strategies to best protect the range of wildlife species in Michigan.

Jack Pine Barrens Management
The Jack pine barrens in northern Michigan support a unique system of plants and animals including the endangered Kirtland’s warbler. Activities involving the management of the jack pine barrens management through site preparation, tree planting and restocking assessments will insure future habitat for Kirtland’s warblers.

Osprey Restoration
Ospreys once a declining species have rebounded in their northern range due to control of water contaminants. Expansion of their current range into historical nesting areas has occurred slowly. In order to assist this recovery and establish new populations, osprey chicks are being moved for release in southern Michigan. Since its initiation Four new nests have been established from these reared birds. One osprey reared in this project established a territory in southern Wisconsin.

Assessment of Status and Trends in Michigan Streams
This project expands an existing program and will provide more information on the status and potential threats to Michigan’s streams. A database of stream information will be built and used to make determinations of impacts to aquatic wildlife in future management or development projects.

Massasauga Rattlesnakes
Michigan remains the primary stronghold for this species in the United States. Populations are known from several areas in the state. Recent survey work has indicated a wide range of habitat used and behavior based on geographic location of the snakes. Surveys conducted on populations centers will help determine the needs of snakes in a regional area and lead to management actions to protect the massasauga.

Breeding Bird Atlas
This project is the second round of surveys to identify breeding birds and their ranges within the state. The first survey was conducted twenty years ago. The information gathered will be useful in determining trends in population or potential range changes.

Invasive Species Control
Non-native invasive plants have caused significant changes in the state’s landscape. These changes have often been detrimental to the existence of native wildlife species. These control activities are aimed at eliminating or controlling invasive plants in habitats important to native species.