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EPA provides $980,000 to Michigan to restore fish and wildlife habitat in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron
CHICAGO − (April 12, 2018) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $980,000 to the state of Michigan to restore rock reef in Saginaw Bay and improve fish and wildlife habitat in the Lake Huron watershed. Saginaw Bay is located within Lake Huron on the eastern side of the state of Michigan. Its recreational fishery is currently valued at more than $33 million per year.
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U.S. Forest Service announces 2018 GLRI Request for Applications
(April 2018) The U.S. Forest Service anticipates approximately $3.7 million in new funds will be available for tree planting and restoring native vegetation in the Great Lakes Basin. This funding will be competitively awarded to the best proposals received through the May 11, 2018 deadline at grants.gov.
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EPA Awards 2017 GLRI Grants
EPA announced GLRI grant awards in fall 2017 totaling over 4.9 million dollars in Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
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EPA Presents 2016 GLRI Report to Congress and the President
(August 2017) As leader of the of Great Lakes Interagency Task Force, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has submitted a report to Congress and the President which summarizes progress under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) during 2016.
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Up to $26 Million Available from EPA for GLRI Projects
(November 2016) U.S. EPA issues a Request for Applications soliciting proposals for GLRI gratns to fund new projects to restore and protect the Gerat Lakes. Funds will be available for grants to state, tribal, interstate and local governmental agencies, institutions of higher learning and other nonprofit organizations. Applications are due Jan. 13, 2017.
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USGS Story Map for Edge-of-Field Monitoring
(October 2016) GLRI edge-of-field monitoring focuses on identifying and reducing agricultural sources of excess nutrients which can threaten the health of the Great Lakes.
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Low Levels of Contaminants in Great Lakes Tree Swallow Eggs
(October 2016) USGS scientists collected tree swallow eggs from sites across the Great Lakes in 2010-2015, including 59 sites within AOCs. Eggs were tested for pesticides and other organic contaminants that could harm bird reproduction and development.
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Up To $9.5 Million Available From EPA for 2013 Great Lakes Restoration Projects
(July 2013) EPA has issued a "request for applications" soliciting proposals from states, municipalities, tribes, universities and nonprofit organizations for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grants to fund new projects to restore and protect the Great Lakes.
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Federal Agencies Seek Input on Draft Restoration Framework
(May 2013) The Great Lakes Interagency Task Force is seeking comments on the draft "Adaptive Science-Based Framework for Great Lakes Restoration."
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EPA Announces Membership of Great Lakes Advisory Board
(March 2013) EPA announced on behalf of 16 federal agencies the membership of the first advisory board to support implementation of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.