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Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative

The Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative (LSSI) is part of a
statewide Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI)
launched by the Great Lakes Fishery Trust with financial
support from the Wege Foundation and several community
foundations. The goal of the GLSI is to increase understanding
and active stewardship of the Great Lakes by K‐12
teachers and students working in partnership with local
units of government and community organizations.
The LSSI seeks to prepare K‐12 students to become
knowledgeable citizens engaged in activities that enhance
their school, community, and the Lake Superior watershed.

Desired Outcomes

• (1) Students will have the knowledge to make informed decisions and become actively involved in their communities.
  
  
• (2) Teachers will integrate local Great Lakes topics into their curriculum.
  
  
• (3) School‐community partnerships will engage students in stewardship projects that are responsive to the needs of local communities.
  
  
• (4) Placed‐based education will become an integral and permanent part of the work of partner schools.
  
  
• (5) Communities in the Lake Superior watershed will be improved through collaborative efforts of schools and their community partners.
  
  
• (6) Students and teachers will be recognized as valued, contributing citizens and will act in that capacity. Building Stronger Schools and Communities