This plan describes how Michigan Sea Grant will achieve the measures, goals, and outcomes in four strategic focus areas from 2018-2021. The following strategic focus areas reflect the most urgent needs along our coasts in Michigan and throughout the nation: • Healthy Coastal Ecosystems; • Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture; • Resilient Communities and Economies; and • Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development. Collectively, the 4 focus areas above include 10 performance measures, 11 goals, and 91 outcomes. This plan is aligned to the strategic priorities in NOAA’s Next Generation Strategic Plan and NOAA’s National Sea Grant Strategic Plan. This plan capitalizes on Michigan Sea Grant’s unique capabilities and strengths and provides the flexibility and creativity required to adapt to Michigan’s emerging needs.

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