Accomplishments Of The Coastal Program - Great Lakes

Coastal Program Highlights for: 2007 2008 2009

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The Great Lakes Basin, representing the world’s largest fresh water system and the nation’s fourth largest coastline, supports the livelihood and activities of 10 percent of the U.S. and 25 percent of the Canadian populations. The environmental and economic vitality of the Great Lakes depends on the ecological state of the lakes, including fish and wildlife communities and their associated habitats.

As a full partner with States, Tribes, local governments, and industry and citizen groups, the Service recently (2000) added a significant tool through its National Coastal Program to help address the Great Lakes' most pressing fish and wildlife issues. 

 

 

With the expertise of Service biologists and the flexibility and initiative of this community based program, the Coastal Program has initiated efforts that focus on:

1) Coastline, estuary wetlands, and stream corridor restoration, 

2) Identification and application of Best Management Practices to avoid fish and wildlife habitat loss, 

3) Invasive species prevention and control, 

4) Applied research, and 

5) Education

Caring for Our Coastal Habitats - Accomplishment Report (pdf 180kb)