The Great Lakes Hydrographic Survey Project

A hands on training programA hands on training program

Sponsored in part by the MDNRE

What is a technician?

Great Lakes Water Studies InstituteGreat Lakes Water Studies InstituteNorthwestern Michigan College

Students Onboard:D id B B t G i K l L lDavid Bearss, Brent Goggins, Kyle Lalone,

Fred Otieno and Bruce Beeker.

Industry and CommunityIndustry and Community Partnerships

• Kongsberg Underwater Technologies, Inc

• C & C Technologies• HYPACK Inc.

Mi hi D t t f• Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment

• Michigan Sea Grant• NOAA

Typical Day on the Water

Supervised Accommodations

Coverage Map

2009 – Using a single beam/dual side scan system

First Updated Map of East Bay in 80 years

GIS processed data plotted i t NOAA h tagainst NOAA chart