FishPass / Natural Resources

FishPass project virtual Environmental Services Personnel ground-breaking ceremony conduct field surveys during Covid-19 The FishPass virtual ground breaking ceremony was During the past few months Environmental Services held on World Fish Migration employees have conducted fieldwork relating to the Clean Day, Saturday Oct. 24th. Water Section 106 and 319 Programs. These programs The virtual event was assure that the ground and surface waters are clean by broadcast via live-stream using surface water quality monitoring, using trends and on the official FishPass analysis to detect problem areas, wetland protection and Facebook page allowing restoration, and education. the public to safely attend during COVID-19. The “in Water Quality Sampling person” ceremony was held near the Union Street Dam The spring/summer field season started at the end of May in Traverse City. with collecting spring water quality samples. Samples are taken from ten locations across the Six County Service The Fishpass project will Area. These sample locations are: Leland River, Victoria “provide up- and down- Creek, Mebert Creek, Crystal River, Betsie River, Boardman - Photo provided by Carolan Sonderegger stream passage of desirable River, Mitchell Creek, Elk River, Clam River, and Torch fishes while simultaneously blocking and /or removing River. Sampling takes place once in spring, summer, and undesirable fishes. FishPass will replace the deteriorating fall. Data is entered into the EPA’s Water Quality Exchange Union Street Dam in downtown Traverse City, Michigan with (WQX) where it is stored with previous uploaded data. The an improved barrier featuring a fish-sorting channel and a WQX allows researchers, government employees, even the nature-like river channel.” - from fishpass.php general public the ability to download water quality data GTB Contributions to local ecosystems has been crucial in from across the country. Environmental Services Personnel conduct field surveys during kicking of this project. Brett P. Fessell, GTB NRD Restoration Covid19 Stormwater Runoff Surveys Section Leader and River Ecologist (pictured above) had this to say at the event, “A cornerstone of this process Another field activity that was conducted was the yearly During the past few months Environmental Services employees have conducted fieldwork relating to the (from the perspective of the Grand Traverse Band) has Clean Water Section 106 and 319 Programs. The Stormwater Runoff Survey. This survey is conducted on se programs assure that the ground and surface waters been to help the human community better understand and properties in the Six County Service area with a focus on are clean by using surface water quality monitoring, using trends and analysis to detect problem areas, integrate Traditional Values and Tenets within the context erosion and stormwater systems. Results from the survey wetland protection and restoration, and education. of contemporary scientific practices and standards in the are shared with the Tribal Maintenance staff to correct spectrum of “data collection” efforts that would inform Water Quality Sampling any issues that would interfere with the effectiveness of decisions and actions.” GTB also provided drum by The Grand Traverse Band stormwater systems or any erosion or potential erosion issues. The spring/summer field season started at the end of May with collecting spring water quality samples. Samples are taken from ten locations across the Six County Service Area. These sample locations are: Community Drum. Tribal members JoAnne Cook and Melissa Road Stream Crossings Leland River, Victoria Creek, Mebert Creek, Crystal River, Betsie River, Boardman River, Mitchell Creek, Wiatrolik along with Tribal Councilor Tina Frankenberger also Elk River, Clam River, and Torch River. Sampling takes place once in spring, summer, and fall. Data is performed a water ceremony. GTB NRD will continue their Five road stream crossing surveys were conducted as part entered into the EPA’s Water Quality Exchange (WQX) where it is stored with previous uploaded data. partnership in contributing to the improvement of our water of the Tribal Stream and Michigan Fruitbelt Collaborative. The WQX allows researchers, government employees, even the general public the ability to download and environment. water quality data from across the country. Stormwater Runoff Surveys - by Jared Sonderegger, Editor These surveys are conducted to find any issues related to road stream crossings within Leelanau County. Findings are given to the Leelanau County Road Commission for repairs or replacement of the crossing. Staff are required to conduct at least 5 surveys during the year. Of the 5 survey Another field activity that was conducted was the yearly Stormwater Runoff Survey. This survey is conducted on properties in the Six County Service area with a focus on erosion and stormwater systems. A successful hunt & sincere locations, culverts were perched. Perched culverts serve as a barrier to fish passage. Not only to larger edible fish such Results from the survey are shared with the Tribal Maintenance staff to correct any issues that would interfere with the effectiveness of stormwater systems or any erosion or potential erosion issues.Miigwetch to GTB NRD. as trout, but also to smaller fish such as daces and darters.

Road Stream Crossings

Five road stream crossing surveys were conducted as part of the Tribal Stream and Michigan Fruitbelt Collaborative. These surveys are conducted to find any issues related to road stream crossings within Leelanau County. Findings are given to the Leelanau County Road Commission for repairs or replacement of the crossing. Staff are required to conduct at least 5 surveys during the year. Of the 5 survey locations, culverts were perched. Perched culverts serve as a barrier to fish passage. Not only to larger edible fish such as trout, but also to smaller fish such as daces and darters.

Safe for Recycling

Natural Resources Department News We have a new email for any and all Natural Resources Department requests!!!

Plastic Bottles/Containers—Clean and dry. Food/Beverage Cans—Clean and dry aluminum, steel, aerosol cans. Check with your local recycling programs for recycling cartons as they vary by city and county. Paper/Cardboard— Flatten all cardboard.

Pizza boxes should not have leftovers in it (cheese, crust, etc.) Glass Bottles/ Containers—Glass rules vary by local programs. Check with your local program. 3 Rules for Recycling

Recycle clean bottles, cans, paper and cardboard. Keep food and liquid out of your recycling. No loose plastic bags and no bagged recycla-

bles.

Not Safe for Recycling

Do not bag your recyclables. Put them loose in the bin. No plastic bags. Plastic shopping bags get tangled in the recycling equipment. Reduce and reuse or visit plasticfilmrecycling.org to see where you can recycle them. No plastic wrap or film—Plastic wrap, bubble wrap, sandwich bags/freezer bags. Reduce buying these products or reuse when you can.

No cups with wax or plastic coating—do not recycle plastic lids. No polystyrene foam—no Styrofoam to-go containers or packing peanuts. No dirty diapers. No tangling items. No household items.

No medical waste.

No garage waste—car parts, scrap metal, tires, filters, propane cylinders, etc. Do not recycle greasy containers, liquids, soggy items or containers with food still in them.

For questions or concerns please contact: Carolan Sonderegger, Environmental Services Coordinator, Natural Resources Department carolan.sonderegger@gtbindians.com, (231)534-7371 For additional information please visit the source website: https://www.wm.com/us/en/inside-wm/recycle-right/recycling-101 NRD@gtbindians.com And as usual you can reach us at 231-534-7500.

Deer & Turkey Season

It is officially hunting season! Due to the COVID outbreak and to follow the social distancing rules, please call or email for all deer & turkey tag requests. We can post-mail or tape your requests to our front door to grab at your earliest convenience and we are curbside friendly!

Please remember these specific rules when out Hunting:

Licensees

All GTB Hunting, Fishing, Gathering & Trapping Licenses expired April 1st Please call the Natural Resources Department for your 2020/2021 renewal sticker. Make sure your information is up to date, so you don’t miss out on any of your Treaty Rights information and opportunities. Note: We do not have a shared database with Membership so information will need to be changed with us as well.

You can help him get the sleep he needs.

At 5 years old, Brady needs about 11-12 hours of sleep a day. Getting enough sleep will help him be happier and healthier.

Children need plenty of sleep to feel and do their best. Getting enough sleep helps them have fewer mood swings and better control of their emotions. It may help them reduce their risk for obesity and diabetes. Here is how much sleep children should get per day, including naps: •

Newborns: 16-18 hours

Toddlers: 12-14 hours

Preschool Age Children: 11-12 hours

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