Grant Recipient:  Sugarloaf: the North Shore Stewardship Association

 

Grant Award:  $64,982

 

Lake Basin:  Superior

 

Project Location:  Minnesota's north shore of Lake Superior in St. Louis, Lake and Cook Counties, adjacent to or near Highway 61 

 

Project Description:  Sugarloaf: The North Shore Stewardship Association will take a lead role in restoring native coastal forests to Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior. To achieve this goal, Sugarloaf will: 1) develop forest stewardship plans for 15–20 landowners; 2) provide on-the-ground plan implementation assistance to landowners; and 3) provide 45 hours of woodland stewardship training for participating landowners and other interested persons. These actions will result in at least 500 acres of restored forest with potential for much more.  Partners include the University of Minnesota Extension Woodland Advisors, Minnesota Conservation Corps, Minnesota Land Trust, and the Cook County Invasives Team.