Assessment of Water Resources and Watershed Conditions in and Adjacent to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

GLNF CESU Project #: MSU-NPS-06
Partners: Michigan State University and National Park Service
Project Contact: Kendra Spence Cheruvelil (ksc@msu.edu)
Agency Contact: Jim Tilmant (Jim_Tilmant@nps.gov) and Kristen Keteles (Kristen_Keteles@partner.nps.gov)
Project Funding: $72,655
Project Dates: 07/01/2005-05/18/2008
Project Abstract: The PI's will work closely with Park and other designated NPS personnel to identify sources of data and other information regarding the status of water resources in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. A report and GIS map layers will be generated that assesses the state of knowledge regarding the condition of water resources in and adjacent to this park; describes important habitats and biological resources; identifies current and imminent threats from human activities; and offers recommendations for continuing studies.
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