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Entry ID2672
Name of Applicant Organization (if applicable)Mitchell Jr/Sr High School Bass Team
Address of Applicant Organization1326 W. Crandall St.
Indiana Mitchell
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Project LeaderCaedon Goldsberry
Project Leader Address1326 W. Crandall St.
Indiana Mitchell
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Project Leader Phone(812) 583-5022
Project Leader EmailEmail hidden; Javascript is required.
FOR Member/Group Sponsoring the ProjectTri County Bass Anglers
Reservoir NameLake Patoka
Project TitleYouth Habitat Build
Google Maps Locationhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Patoka+Lake/@38.4252245,-86.7214992,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x886e974f8c47bc57:0x9f9293f9102a1846!8m2!3d38.424518!4d-86.6636269
Map of Reservoir (Required)Patoka.docx
In which region is the reservoir located?Temperate Plains (TPL)
U.S. Congressional District9th
Project Objectives

To place much needed structure in the lake, while mentoring youth on conservation. A habitat enhancement plan was created by Indiana DNR and partners that outlined timeline, budget, types of structures to be used, and placement locations. An agency meeting and partner meetings were held to discuss specific location placements and logistics.

Priority Impairments addressed by the project:
  • Limited littoral structure
  • Large water fluctuations
Target Fish Species addressed by the project:
  • Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Walleye and crappies.
On-the-ground Start Date12/02/2023
On-the-ground End Date03/14/2024
Amount of Grant Request5000
Amount of Non-Federal Funding5000
Total Estimated Project Cost10000
Project Overview

Getting a young youth Jr/Sr. high school team involved in building habitat for Patoka Lake while being assisted by the Indiana Bass Federation.

Project Methods

A habitat enhancement plan was created by Indiana DNR and partners that outlined timeline, budget, types of structures to be used, and placement locations. An agency meeting and partner meetings were held to discuss specific location placements and logistics.

Monitoring Plan

Indiana DNR will be overseeing the construction of structures, purchase of the materials, apply for permits, and place the structures at predesignated locations. While being assisted by the youth team and the adult mentors.

Outreach Plan

Once the project has been completed a map will be created with GPS locations will be available to anglers via the IDNR website https://secure.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/7665.htm. The Mitchell Jr/Sr. high school team with Tri-County Bass Anglers will work closely with IDNR to publicize activities through press releases, websites (DNR, Indiana Bass Federation, and Bass Unlimited), Facebook posts, and presenting at public meetings.

Please list the project deliverables (with quantities whenever possible).
  • Place 100 plus structures around the lake.
Will the project deliverables have an impact on potential climate effects on reservoir habitat conditions?No
Will state agency staff be involved in the project?Yes
State Agency Involvement

IDNR

Agency Letters of Support and Plansdnr-support-letter.pdf
Does the project involve one or more youth groups?Yes
Please list all partners involved in the project:
Partner Name Type of Partner (Federal, County, HOA, Club, etc.) Value Contributed ($) Type of Match: Cash? Type of Match: In-Kind? Source: Federal Funds? Source: Non-Federal Funds?
Mitchell Jr/Sr High School Bass Team Youth Club 5000 x x x x
Some folks are having issues with the above table. If you have any issues whatsoever, please upload your partner list here.MHS_FOR.docx
Budget Narrative

$17000.00

FiscalYear2024