Wisconsin department of natural resources (WDNR) will organize and convert construction management documentation for the howard's BAY and newton creek and HOG island inlet contaminated sediment…

Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 awarded a $150,000 cooperative agreement to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on June 1, 2026, under the Geographic Programs - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (CFDA 66.469) to organize and convert construction management documentation for the Howard's Bay, Newton Creek, and Hog Island Inlet contaminated sediment cleanup sites into long-term care documentation (LTCD) for the St. Louis River Area of Concern.

The recipient will develop LTCD reports, notify riparian landowners of residual contamination and continuing obligations, and produce progress and final reports. Public awareness activities will address residual sediment pollution in the St. Louis River AOC. Deliverables support progress toward removal of the dredging beneficial use impairment restriction in the AOC. The intended beneficiaries include all persons who live, work, and recreate in the St. Louis River AOC.

Performance occurs in Superior, Wisconsin, with a period of performance from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029. No subawards are included in this agreement.

Wisconsin department of natural resources (WDNR) will organize and convert construction management documentation for the howard's BAY and newton creek and HOG island inlet contaminated sediment cleanup sites to develop long-term care documentation (LTCD) in the ST. Louis river area of concern (AOC). Activities:the activities include developing long-term care documentation (LTCD) and providing public awareness of residual contamination and restrictions. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include LTCD reports, notifications to riparian landowners of residual contamination and continuing obligations, progress reports, and a final report. The expected outcomes include progress towards the removal of restrictions on the dredging beneficial use impairment (BUI) in the ST. Louis river AOC and increased public awareness about residual sediment pollution. The intended beneficiaries include all those who live, work and recreate in the ST. Louis river AOC.