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Great Lakes Commission awards more than $1.5 million to reduce runoff and improve water quality
The Great Lakes Commission announced that it will award more than $1.5 million in grants to reduce the runoff of sediment, nutrients, and other pollutants into the Great Lakes and their tributaries through the Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program.
October 3, 2023
University of Wisconsin Division of Extension releases Fox Demo Farms Pilot Mentorship Program Evaluation report
A new report on the GLRI Fox Demo Farms evaluates a pilot mentorship program designed to assist farmers who are transitioning to conservation.
August 29, 2023
EPA to Hold Virtual Public Engagement Session on Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan
Gathering public input is a key part of the process to develop the action plan.
August 18, 2023
A Door County Dairy Farm Committed To Conservation
Fourth-generation farmers and owners of Brey Cycle Farm in Door County highlight the environmental and financial benefits of conservation practices that improve soil health and protect water quality.
July 17, 2023
Minnesota riparian project improves water quality
A collaborative partnership restored more than 600 acres of riparian forest, improving water quality and forest resilience along Minnesota’s waterways.
March 31, 2023
2023 Request for Proposals: Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program
The Great Lakes Commission has issued a request for proposals for the 2023 Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Grants Program. Applications are due at 5 p.m. Eastern on April 21, 2023.
March 31, 2023
EPA and its federal partners begin to develop the next Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) five-year Action Plan
EPA and its federal partners are beginning to develop the next Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) five-year Action Plan for 2025-2029. The Action Plan will outline the Initiative’s priorities and goals.
February 17, 2023
Outagamie County Success from the Field: A Strong Partnership Demonstrates Good Conservation
Brothers Mark and Joe Van Asten pay it forward with the knowledge and conservation practices gathered from a long-time partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
December 29, 2022
Proving Green Infrastructure Performance at Gary City Hall, Indiana
A Gary, Indiana green infrastructure project reduces city hall parking lot stormwater runoff to Lake Michigan by over 80 percent.
December 29, 2022
Soil erosion and water quality treatment results in soil health win
New York landowners plant over 50 acres of eroding cropland to permanent grass, leading to visible and measurable improvements in soil and water quality in the Keshequa Creek watershed.
December 1, 2022