The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IL DOA) received a $1,076,972 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the CFDA 66.605 Performance Partnership Grants program. This funding will support the department's efforts to enhance food safety, protect ground water, agricultural workers and handlers, and endangered species from pesticides in Illinois. Key activities include conducting inspections, reducing exposure to toxic pesticides, and improving pesticide compliance to benefit the residents of Illinois and promote a cleaner environment. The award has an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2025.
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