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Summary of the Southeast Michigan Ecosystem Project: 1994-2001 Summary of the Southeast Michigan Ecosystem Project: 1994-2001 Prepared by: John J. Paskus Michigan Natural Features Inventory Michigan State University Extension For: Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division Submitted February 28, 2003 Report Number 2003-07 Executive Summary The Northern Maumee Lake Plain Ecosystem project was initiated in 1995 as a result of two conflicting management plans written for the St. Clair Flats area in St. Clair County. This large wetland complex is one of the largest freshwater deltas in the world. It is also considered one of the most significant staging areas for migratory waterfowl in Michigan. The Flats area contains some of the best remaining examples of Great Lakes marsh and lakeplain prairie, two globally imperiled communities, in Michigan as well as great opportunities for the restoration of lakeplain oak openings another globally imperiled community. The purpose of this pilot project was to develop a planning process to serve as an adaptive model for the management of private and public lands in the southern ecoregion of the state. The team was charged with the development of 1) a management plan outline and written document, 2) an outline of the planning process, and 3) a plan to incorporate public input. Over a six-year period (1995-2001), the team wrestled with delineating the project boundaries, designing the management plan and public participation process, writing the ecosystem assessment section, and defining the scope of the socio-economic assessment. People closely associated with the project probably consider those past six years on the team as neither a failure nor a success, but rather a work in progress that has been temporarily postponed until a decision is made by the MDNR statewide council on how to proceed. Although few products have been produced from this endeavor, the groundwork has provided a strong foundation and framework for continuation of the project. Many lessons were learned along the way about planning, group processes, ecosystem management and product development. As a result, the team produced a list of challenges faced over the course of the project, as well as a list of potential options regarding the future of the project. In the end, the team recommended what it thought was the most feasible and best alternative for delivering a high quality product. This recommendation focused on hiring outside consultants to provide three critical services; leading the group, completing the socio-economic assessment, and facilitating the public input process. The MDNR wildlife division management team, however, decided to proceed with a more short- term alternative focused on summarizing the team’s activities and accomplishments (hence this document). Despite the fact that this project was never completed, there have been several on the ground successes, particularly at Algonac State Park and St. John’s Marsh Wildlife Area (SJMWA). In addition, increased interagency interaction has lead to increased coordination, sharing of resources, and appreciation of the work accomplished by the different divisions and departments involved. Participation in the discussions, meetings, working groups, and retreats has lead to an increased knowledge and understanding of the ecosystem planning process, and the abundant wildlife and unique ecosystems found in the St. Clair Flats region. i ii Table of Contents Background Information ............................................................................................................................... 1 Expected Products......................................................................................................................................... 1 Planning Process ........................................................................................................................................... 1 Public Participation ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Project Boundaries ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Management Plan............................................................................................................................ 6 Introduction Section ...................................................................................................................................... 6 Ecosystem Assessment Section ..................................................................................................................... 6 Management Options and Recommendations Section ..................................................................................9 Implementation Section .............................................................................................................................. 10 Evaluation Section .......................................................................................................................................11 Unfinished business .....................................................................................................................................11 Challenges....................................................................................................................................................11 Options and Team Recommendation .......................................................................................................... 13 Most Recent Decision ................................................................................................................................. 14 Future Considerations ................................................................................................................................. 14 Conclusion .................................................................................................................................................. 15 Table of Figures Figure 1. Planning process flow chart. .......................................................................................................... 3 Fig. 2 Maumee Lakeplain sub-subsection ..................................................................................................... 5 Fig. 3 Old bournary line ................................................................................................................................ 5 Fig, 4Current boundary line .......................................................................................................................... 5 Table of Tables Table 1. Status of each ecoystem chapter. ..................................................................................................... 8 Table 2. Status of chapter images.................................................................................................................. 8 Table of Appendices Appendix A. List of Stakeholders ............................................................................................................... 17 Appendix B: Management Plan Outline .................................................................................................... 23 Appendix C: Draft Ecosystem Chapters .................................................................................................... 27 Appendix D: Socio-economic Assessment.................................................................................................. 89 Appendix E: Maps ...................................................................................................................................... 93 iii iv Background Information The team was formed in 1995 as a result of two draft management plans for the St. Clair Flats area (located in southeast St. Clair County) that had several conflicting management goals and objectives; one plan focused on increased management for game species, while the other plan concentrated on the protection and restoration of the unique natural ecosystems and associated biota in the area. Pete Squibb, wildlife management section leader, and Dick Elden, scientific services leader, decided to bring together a diverse group of staff to abandon the conflicting management strategies identified in the plans, and instead develop a holistic ecosystem management plan for both the state lands and surrounding private lands in the St. Clair Flats region. The original team consisted entirely of staff from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, wildlife division. Over time, staff members from other divisions and departments were added to the team, and some of the original team members were replaced by other resource professionals. The mission of the team was to enhance, restore, and conserve the St. Clair Flat’s (Northern Maumee Lake Plain sub-subsection) wildlife resources, natural communities, and ecosystems for the benefit of Michigan’s citizens, visitors, and future generations. The original purpose was to develop a planning process to serve as an adaptive model for the management of public and private lands in the southern ecoregion of the state. The purpose of the team was also strongly grounded in the principles of ecosystem management that focus on the integration of ecological, social, and economic systems to maintain and restore native ecosystem integrity over the long-term. The project lasted approximately six years and ended when the last official team meeting was held in March, 2001. Expected Products Initially, the group
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