Plant 1,500 diverse native and urban resilient trees in the Back Hills, Roosevelt Park, Burton Heights, Garfield Park and Alger Heights communities in Michigan to mitigate urban tree canopy losses, improve water quality and decrease stormwater runoff. Project will add 430,355 gallons of stormwater capacity annually and engage local low and middle-income communities.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Sustain our Great Lakes Program
Project Title: Improving Water Quality and Green Infrastructure through an Urban Forestry Initiative (MI)
Organization:
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks
Project ID:
0501.20.068145
Description:
Award Amount:
$249503.02
Location:
Back Hills and Roosevelt Park Communities in Grand Rapids, Michigan