2026-43 - Ennis Creek Engineering Design

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) has secured NOAA funding to purchase and restore 188 acres of coastal and upland habitat, now called Mashkiigaki. The project requires professional engineering and design services for Ennis Creek—a cold‑water stream traversing the property—to meet regulatory permit standards for wetland, stream channel, and floodplain restoration, ensuring aquatic organism passage and natural stream function. The work will involve detailed engineering design, environmental impact analysis, and preparation of permit‑ready documents. • Develop comprehensive engineering design packages for stream restoration, wetland mitigation, and floodplain management. • Prepare regulatory permit applications (e.g., 404, 401, state permits) and associated technical documentation. • Coordinate with GTB stakeholders, NOAA, and relevant state and federal agencies to align design with ecological and cultural objectives.