Project ID: 2006MI76B
Title: Economic Implications of Restoring Aquatic Ecosystems of the Muskegon River watershed
Project Type: Research
Start Date: 03/01/2006
End Date: 02/28/2007
Congressional District: 8th
Focus Categories: Economics; Ecology; Groundwater
Keywords: aquatic ecosystem restoration, economic information, ecosystem benefits, best management practices, ground water modeling, aquatic ecosystem modeling
Principal Investigators: Stevenson, R. Jan; Hyndman, David; Seedang, Saichon
Federal Funds: $10,000
Non-Federal Matching Funds: $24,114
Abstract: All decisions involving allocation of conservation efforts for watershed restoration need interdisciplinary information, especially on the linkages among biophysical, ecological and economic factors. This research focuses on exploring the economics of restoring aquatic ecosystems in the Muskegon River Watershed, Michigan. Information on restoration costs, resulting ecological benefits, and potential restoration practices resulting in ecological improvement will be investigated. The study will examine and utilize data and hydro-ecological modeling that is available in the Muskegon River Watershed through the on-going research project conducted by researchers from Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, Wayne State University and others.
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