December 7, 2012 Mission Statement: The Michigan State Waterways Commission works to provide safe public access to the Great Lakes and inland waters of the State of Michigan. Working with partners, the Commission oversees the use of dedicated funds provided by boaters for the acquisition, construction and operation of the infrastructure needed to support boating.
Low Water Levels And Critical Dredging
*Data per US Army Corps of Eng. Michigan State Waterways Backlog Growth Under Constrained Federal Dredging Funding (2012-2017) US Army Corps of Engineers
*Map provided by Chuck May, GLSHC Michigan State Waterways Federal Harbors on the Great Lakes US Army Corps of Engineers
Estimated Dredging Investment Need US Army Corps of Engineers *Data provided by Chuck May, GLSHC
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Balance ($ in millions) US Army Corps of Engineers *Chart provided by Chuck May, GLSHC
FY13 Dredging Budget (Commercial) US Army Corps of Engineers Location Appropriation* Detroit River $1.974 million Saginaw River $3.29 million Grand Haven Harbor (inner/outer harbor) $1.145 million Holland Harbor $511,000 Manistee Harbor $519,000 Muskegon Harbor $531,000 TOTAL $7,970,000 *Appropriation does not include project surveys and rock removal costs as these are not considered dredging by USACE paid separately
2012-946,615 2011-948,987 2010-960,396 2009-966,094 2008-974,892 2007-988,378 2006-992,547 2005-995,768 2004-1,001,505 2003-1,006,483 Watercraft Registration (2003-2012) State of Michigan Michigan has 3rd highest number of boat registrations nationally* *2011 Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract by National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) for research of 2010
Annual Impact of Registered Boats on Michigan s Economy*: $3.9 billion in sales $1.3 billion in personal income $1.9 billion in value added 51,329 jobs *Economic Impact statistics provided per: Great Lakes Commission s 2007 Recreation Boating Report
Projected Dredging Needs US Army Corps of Engineers
Huron County Harbor Beach Marina (US Army Corps of Eng.) Requires 65,000-130,000 yards dredged every 10-20 years (21-23 feet dredge depth) Last dredged 2010 104,576 yards; $6.81/yard $711,942 cost Recreational portion of harbor last dredged 2007 Dredging currently required to eliminate shoaling in harbor Backlog of $1 million in dredging needed *Data per US Army Corps of Eng.
Huron County Harbor Beach Marina (City of Harbor Beach) Last dredged 2007 25,000 yards Dredging required in 2013
Leelanau County Leland Township Marina (US Army Corps of Eng.) Requires 17,000 yards dredged annually (6-12 feet dredge depth) Last dredged 2010 15,391 yards; $10.02/yard $154,257 cost Dredging currently required Backlog of $260,000 in dredging needed *Data per US Army Corps of Eng.
Leelanau County Leland Township Marina (Leland Township) 2007 Dredge $55,000 cost; 8,048 yards Twp. provided $35,000 Remainder donated by others 2012 Dredge $118,000 cost; 14,000 yards; 12 feet deep Twp. provided $60,000 Remainder donated by others Army Corps area Dredging required in 2013 at approximately 8,000-12,000 yards After 2012 Dredge
Luce County Little Lake State Harbor (US Army Corps of Eng.) Requires 18,000 yards dredged annually (12 feet dredge depth) Last dredged 2010 22,311 yards; cost unknown Dredging currently required Backlog of $470,000 in dredging needed *Data per US Army Corps of Eng.
Luce County Little Lake State Harbor (DNR State Marina Facility) Good depths in marina basin up to channel
Sanilac County Lexington State Harbor (US Army Corps of Eng.) Requires 20,000-30,000 yards dredged every 3-5 years (8-10 feet dredge depth) Last dredged 2010 26,722 yards; $7.75/yard $207,065 cost Dredging currently required Backlog of $600,000 in dredging needed *Data per US Army Corps of Eng.
Sanilac County Lexington State Harbor (US Army Corps of Eng.)
Sanilac County Lexington State Harbor (DNR State Marina Facility) Good depths at marina slips
FY12 Capital Outlay Dredging Investment State Facilities FY12 Capital Outlay Budget (Total) - $7,350,000 FY12 Capital Outlay Budget (Dredging) - $1,367,150 (18.6%) Grant-in-Aid Facilities FY12 Capital Outlay Budget (Total) - $2,570,198 FY12 Capital Outlay Budget (Dredging) - $392,413 (15.3%)
5 Year Dredging Summary (2008-2012) State and Grant-In-Aid
2008 State Hydraulic Dredge Pilot Hydraulic dredger rented 30 draft 25 year life expectancy $100,000 Budget 3 boating access sites (BAS) dredged Glen Lake BAS (2,000 yards) Fisherman s Paradise BAS (500 yards) Bowers Harbor BAS (1,000 yards)
Capital Outlay Uncommitted Funds State Facilities 12 lump sum and line item projects totaling $4,779,868 $2,033,946 under various other funding categories Emergency Repairs Field Initiatives (Routine Maintenance & Small Projects) Partnering Projects Land Acquisition Design and Contingency Grant Match Asset Management Inventory Grant-in-Aid Facilities 16 lump sum and line item projects totaling $2,688,837
Thank You Questions? Suggestions? Next Steps!