GLADSTONE, MI-- Michigan Technological University is using drones to map Hiawatha National Forest land on the Stonington and Garden Peninsulas.
The FAA-approved flights began last week and will take place over a four-week period. They will gather information to assess the health and condition of the Forest's Great Lakes coastal wetlands. Data gathered will be used to maintain habitat for near-shore fisheries, habitats for migrating birds, and water quality. It will also be used for management of invasive species and features like roads, bridges, and levies.
After this year’s flights are complete, the process will be reviewed and refined so the project can be expanded to the rest of the Forest’s Great Lakes coastal wetlands.
