Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is the largest investment in the Great Lakes in two decades. A task force of 11 federal agencies developed an action plan to implement the initiative. This action plan covers fiscal years 2010 through 2014 and addresses five urgent issues:


  1. Cleaning up toxics and areas of concern;
  2. Combating invasive species;
  3. Promoting nearshore health by protecting watersheds from polluted run-off;
  4. Restoring wetlands and other habitats; and
  5. Tracking progress and working with strategic partners.

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Great Lakes Junior Rangers

Kids around the region found a new way to get outdoors and learn about the Great Lakes when the National Park Service sponsored a Junior Ranger training day at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Celebrating the end of National Park Week on April 28, participants were awarded the Great Lakes Junior Ranger Badge.

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Great Lakes Week 2012 - Cleveland - Sept. 10-13

The theme "Taking Action, Delivering Results" will focus attention on efforts to rid the Great Lakes of toxic hotspots, reduce polluted runoff, restore fish and wildlife habitat, and prevent Asian carp and other invasive species from entering the lakes. The special week gathers the annual meetings and conferences of various U.S. and Canadian organizations in one place, making it one of the most wide-ranging Great Lakes summits. Leaders will explore issues of importance to citizens on both sides of the border.

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Up To $20 Million Available From EPA for 2012 Great Lakes Restoration Projects

EPA is requesting applications for new projects to restore and protect the Great Lakes. EPA will distribute approximately $20 million through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant program during Fiscal Year 2012. "These grants will support critical work to restore the Great Lakes, which provide drinking water to 30 million Americans and support a multi-billion dollar economy," said EPA Great Lakes National Program Manager Susan Hedman.

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