Raising the Importance of Planning Summer 2009 Volume 18, Issue 3 What’s Inside: • Director’s Notes • Slippery Slope of Using Coal Combustion Bottom Ash as a Traction Agent • Looking Beyond Our Own Backyard • Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation Protect Michigan Waters • Migratory Flyways Win Over Runway • New Funding to Help Protect Water Resources Coming Soon • Thank You to Our Donors • Grant Deadline Freshwater Future P.O. Box 2479 Petoskey, MI 49770 Phone: (231) 348-8200 www.freshwaterfuture.org Strategic Planning Definition: A systematic process through which an organization agrees on—and builds commitment among key stakeholders—priorities that are essential to its mission and are responsive to the environment. Strategic planning guides the acquisition and allocation of resources to achieve these priorities. Source: Michael Allison and Jude Kaye, Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations PHOTO BY STEVEN HUYSER-HONIG DUNE GRASS AND LAKE MICHIGAN
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Raising the Importance of PlanningSummer 2009 Volume 18, Issue 3
What’s Inside:
• Director’s Notes
• Slippery Slope of Using Coal Combustion Bottom Ash as a Traction Agent
• Looking Beyond Our Own Backyard
• Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation Protect Michigan Waters
• Migratory Flyways Win Over Runway
• New Funding to Help Protect Water Resources Coming Soon
• Thank You to Our Donors
• Grant Deadline
Freshwater FutureP.O. Box 2479
Petoskey, MI 49770Phone: (231) 348-8200www.freshwaterfuture.org Strategic Planning Definition: A systematic process through which
an organization agrees on—and builds commitment among key stakeholders—priorities that are essential to its mission and are responsive to the environment. Strategic planning guides the
acquisition and allocation of resources to achieve these priorities.Source: Michael Allison and Jude Kaye, Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations
PhOtO by SteveN huySer-hONig DuNe grASS AND LAKe MichigAN
Slippery Slope of Using Coal Combustion Bottom Ash as a Traction Agent
D i R e C T O R ’ S N O T e S
Preserving Your Resources
2 FreShwater Future SerVIceS Freshwater Future
“efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.”
Peter Drucker, educator.
If your group is successful in achieving your project or issue, what will it look, feel, taste, and sound like? Does your group agree on this vision of success? What if you
don’t reach that ultimate goal? Quite often, groups are focused on their highest aspirations – as well they should be. However, opportunities for success can sometimes be lost by having that ideal goal your
only win. Take some time at your next meeting to talk through these questions: What do you aspire to? What will you be content with? What can you live with? Be sure as your group moves
forward you take lesser wins along the way even if they are not your ultimate goal. There is always another day to do more good!.
Identify your winyoyoyIf your group is successful in achieving your project or issue, what will it look,
feel, taste, and sound like? Does your group agree on this vision of success? What if you don’t reach that ultimate goal? Quite often, groups are focused on their highest aspirations – as well
they should be. However, opportunities for success can sometimes be lost by having that ideal goal your only win. Take some time at your next meeting to talk through these questions: What do you aspire
to? What will you be content with? What can you live with? Be sure as your group moves forward you take lesser wins along the way even if they are not your ultimate
deded fifi yfyfifi yifiIf your group is successful in achieving your project or issue, what will it look,
feel, taste, and sound like? Does your group agree on this vision of success? What if you don’t reach that ultimate goal? Quite often, groups are focused on their highest aspirations – as well
they should be. However, opportunities for success can sometimes be lost by having that ideal goal your only win. Take some time at your next meeting to talk through these questions: What do you aspire
to? What will you be content with? What can you live with? Be sure as your group moves forward you take lesser wins along the way even if they are not your ultimate
goal. There is always another day to do more good!.
PhOtO by tiffANy cArMeLittA ~ SAiLiNg LADieSJiLL ryAN, executive DirectOr
Identify your win
Looking Beyond Our Own Backyard
Summer 2009 Great LakeS poLIcy updateS 3
When working to protect or restore a lake, river, shoreline, or wetland, it is most helpfulWhen working to protect or restore a lake, river, shoreline, or wetland, it is most helpfulto make a list identifying who the influential decision makers are and whether they support your to make a list identifying who the influential decision makers are and whether they support your
cause or disagree with your position. Once you have made this list pay particular attention to the decision cause or disagree with your position. Once you have made this list pay particular attention to the decision makers that are undecided. They are the ones you need to target to share your story andmakers that are undecided. They are the ones you need to target to share your story and
influence to support your effort. Need help figuring all that out?Our strategy coaching can help.
Who are your decision makersdededWhen working to protect or restore a lake, river, shoreline, or wetland, it is most helpful
to make a list identifying who the influential decision makers are and whether they support your cause or disagree with your position. Once you have made this list pay particular attention to the decision
makers that are undecided. They are the ones you need to target to share your story andinfluence to support your effort. Need help figuring all that out?
arara erer ye ye oyoy ururuWhen working to protect or restore a lake, river, shoreline, or wetland, it is most helpful
to make a list identifying who the influential decision makers are and whether they support your cause or disagree with your position. Once you have made this list pay particular attention to the decision
makers that are undecided. They are the ones you need to target to share your story andinfluence to support your effort. Need help figuring all that out?
Our strategy coaching can help.
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Raising the Importance of Planning continued from page 1
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PhOtO by rOSie evANS ~ PAiNt bruSheS POSe
Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation Protects Michigan’s Waters
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Environmental wins rarely come quickly. Protecting sensitive areas,removing pollution, or restoring flow requires patience and persistence. It is kind of
like running a slow hurdle race, you figure out what hurdle you have to get over and onceyour over, there is another right in front of you.
The first step to keeping it together for the long haul is to find ways to celebrate the smaller wins along the way.Celebrate the progress you make and it will help revitalize energy and provide stamina for your next steps.
For over nine years, Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation fought for ground water through theCircuit Court, the Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court. Raising over $1 million
to fund the effort, the 2000 members of Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation haveaccomplished much to protect ground water. It didn’t happen over night and
there is more work to be done, but their persistenceand tenacity paid off.
In it for the long haul hehehEnvironmental wins rarely come quickly. Protecting sensitive areas,
removing pollution, or restoring flow requires patience and persistence. It is kind oflike running a slow hurdle race, you figure out what hurdle you have to get over and once
your over, there is another right in front of you.
The first step to keeping it together for the long haul is to find ways to celebrate the smaller wins along the way.Celebrate the progress you make and it will help revitalize energy and provide stamina for your next steps.
For over nine years, Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation fought for ground water through theCircuit Court, the Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court. Raising over $1 million
to fund the effort, the 2000 members of Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation have
n f r tEnvironmental wins rarely come quickly. Protecting sensitive areas,
removing pollution, or restoring flow requires patience and persistence. It is kind oflike running a slow hurdle race, you figure out what hurdle you have to get over and once
your over, there is another right in front of you.
The first step to keeping it together for the long haul is to find ways to celebrate the smaller wins along the way.Celebrate the progress you make and it will help revitalize energy and provide stamina for your next steps.
For over nine years, Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation fought for ground water through theCircuit Court, the Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court. Raising over $1 million
to fund the effort, the 2000 members of Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation haveaccomplished much to protect ground water. It didn’t happen over night and
there is more work to be done, but their persistenceand tenacity paid off.
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Migratory Flyways Win Over Runways
Summer 2009 GraSSrootS In actIon 5
So you’ve probably heard the saying that we are all only separated by Six Degrees. We’re not sure if it’s true, but we do know that individuals and organizations working on similar issues and on protecting the environment have much in
common and grow from opportunities to share and learn from each other. Connecting with other groups in your area and throughout theGreat Lakes region is an excellent way to learn new ideas, approaches, lessons learned and successful approaches.
Freshwater Future’s network of over 2,000 groups provides an entryway to make those connections. Through our email actionalerts, newsletter, and trainings we provide a variety of ways to help groups throughout the Great Lakes connect
and learn. Contact us if you would like to connect with others on your topic of concern.
Networking–Six degrees to a solutiondededegeSo you’ve probably heard the saying that we are all only separated by Six Degrees. We’re not sure if it’s true,
but we do know that individuals and organizations working on similar issues and on protecting the environment have much incommon and grow from opportunities to share and learn from each other. Connecting with other groups in your area and throughout the
Great Lakes region is an excellent way to learn new ideas, approaches, lessons learned and successful approaches.
Freshwater Future’s network of over 2,000 groups provides an entryway to make those connections. Through our email actionalerts, newsletter, and trainings we provide a variety of ways to help groups throughout the Great Lakes connect
gngn xixiSo you’ve probably heard the saying that we are all only separated by Six Degrees. We’re not sure if it’s true,
but we do know that individuals and organizations working on similar issues and on protecting the environment have much incommon and grow from opportunities to share and learn from each other. Connecting with other groups in your area and throughout the
Great Lakes region is an excellent way to learn new ideas, approaches, lessons learned and successful approaches.
Freshwater Future’s network of over 2,000 groups provides an entryway to make those connections. Through our email actionalerts, newsletter, and trainings we provide a variety of ways to help groups throughout the Great Lakes connect
and learn. Contact us if you would like to connect with others on your topic of concern.
MAriLyN JOhN, WAterSheD WAtcherS,
giveS LOcAL OfficiALS A tOur highLightiNg the vALueS Of the WetLANDS At the Site.
PhOtO by tiffANy cArMeLittA ~ PiPiNg PLOver
Summer 2009
So you’ve probably heard the saying that we are all only separated by Six Degrees. We’re not sure if it’s true, but we do know that individuals and organizations working on similar issues and on protecting the environment have much in
common and grow from opportunities to share and learn from each other. Connecting with other groups in your area and throughout theGreat Lakes region is an excellent way to learn new ideas, approaches, lessons learned and successful approaches.
Freshwater Future’s network of over 2,000 groups provides an entryway to make those connections. Through our email actionalerts, newsletter, and trainings we provide a variety of ways to help groups throughout the Great Lakes connect
and learn. Contact us if you would like to connect with others on your topic of concern.
In it for the long haul
Highlights from 2009 Walk, Paddle And Roll Activities
Walk, Paddle And Roll Activities Sponsor Organizationsbig bay Outfi tters • the bank of Northern Michigan • John g. Shedd Aquarium
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Get Ready — New Funding to Help You Protect Water Resources is Coming Soon!
Mary Jo cullenfred fordJack and tucker harrisJeanie and Murray Kilgour
SPONSOR ($250 - $499)robin and russ bonfiglioNancy and Jack Waldron
SUPPORTeR ($100 - $249)Anonymousgeorge cannonWendy cooperDavid and teresa crouseglen Dalevicki DeisnerJohn LavoieStan and Linda rupnowMarilynn Smithcarol takacsAnnerose zorn
MeMBeR ($50 - $99)todd AmbsJohanna balzereleanor bookwalterrachel and Don christensenbonnie DanniKatie DugganWard & eis gallerybrian fredicksonDr. John huttoAimee LaneKimberly Pantakthomas PottsMarie robertsSue SchulzeDenise Simon and hugh MellingNancy and gig StewartJill Whelan
CONTRiBUTORS ($1 - $49)ron bensonJoan bransfieldAndy buchsbaumcarolyn buddieWilliam charlesworthNancy coulterJennie De chantthornton DickinsonJanet Dykemaelaine fischhoffbarbara foxLillian gajewskiDon gunningemily hartzLeland holmesJane KalinLolly and Jerry Kamerschenroger Katakowskibruce Klosnerrobert KradleMike LarkinMary Lothschultzgerald MaslowskiDavid Masonethan MatlinKaren Maxwellterry and elizabeth MccloskeyArdith McDowellrobert Mcgeerussell and connie McKeeJanice and carl Mickey MooreKirby MiltonJohn Mummertfrederick MurphyMark Naesercarolyn Pillaironald reinigbonnie ruittaharley and Sharon ruschAlice SchangMichael Snoufferc. SorberKinnan StauberSally and Kenyon StebbinsDoris StickelAdrian StuckeyJoan SturtevantJerry and Andrea viguebarbara vonOeyenKenneth and Kay Walcott
for the use of kayaks forour Walk, Paddle and rollkick-off and a field trip.
Thank You to All of Our Donors from May through August 2009
Summer 2009 FreShwater Future member newS 7
Highlights from 2009 Walk, Paddle And Roll Activities
Walk, Paddle And Roll Activities Sponsor Organizationsbig bay Outfi tters • the bank of Northern Michigan • John g. Shedd Aquariumbbig bay Outfittttt ers • the bank of Northern Michigan • John g. Shedd Aquarium
