Water Resources Research Act Program

Details for Project ID 2006MI76B

Economic Implications of Restoring Aquatic Ecosystems of the Muskegon River watershed

Institute: Michigan
Year Established: 2006 Start Date: 2006-03-01 End Date: 2007-02-28
Total Federal Funds: $10,000 Total Non-Federal Funds: $24,114

Principal Investigators: R. Jan Stevenson, David Hyndman, Saichon Seedang

Project Summary: 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.