Great Lakes Fishery Trust

The Great Lakes Fishery Trust is an innovative funding source created to compensate the residents of Michigan for the lost use and enjoyment of fisheries resources of Lake Michigan resulting from the operation of the Ludington Pumped Storage Plant (LPSP). MISSION The mission of the Great Lakes Fishery Trust is to provide funding to enhance, protect, and rehabilitate Great Lakes fishery resources. The GLFT will manage its resources to compensate for lost use and enjoyment of the Lake Michigan fishery resulting from operation of the Ludington Pumped Storage Plant. VISION The Great Lakes Fishery Trust is an innovative funding source created to compensate the residents of the State of Michigan for the lost use and enjoyment of fisheries resources of Lake Michigan resulting from the operation of the Ludington Pumped Storage Plant. The GLFT envisions the Great Lakes as supporting a sustainable and diverse fishery that meets the needs of the Great Lakes community for a healthy environment, wholesome food, recreation, employment, commerce, and preservation of its cultural heritage. The GLFT will dedicate its assets to fostering realization of this vision, particularly for Lake Michigan. The guiding principle of the GLFT is to consider the total environment, recognizing the connections in the chemical, physical, and biological processes of the Great Lakes ecosystem as well as the human uses and values associated with this magnificent resource. The GLFT recognizes that public understanding of, and involvement in, Great Lakes fishery management is essential to successfully attaining its objectives.