This action approves an award in the amount of $688,000 to seminole county, florida, to implement its project to restore the historic flow channels of the little wekiva river as directed in the 2022…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $860,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to Seminole County, Florida. The funding will support a project to restore the historic flow channels of the Little Wekiva River. Key activities include the removal of invasive vegetation and accumulated sediments along 3,500 feet of the river, as well as the replanting of native species. This environmental restoration effort is expected to improve water flow and ecological resources for Seminole County residents. The award period runs from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. No sub-awards are included in this assistance agreement.

This action approves an award in the amount of $688,000 to seminole county, florida, to implement its project to restore the historic flow channels of the little wekiva river as directed in the 2022 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project.activities:the activities to be performed are removal of invasive vegetation and sediments along the little wekiva river that has accumulated in recent years in order to restore natural environment, water flow, and resources to the seminole county residents .subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables are removal of invasive, nuisance, and exotic vegetation within the river channel and adjacent areas through chemical methods, physical methods and specialized equipment; removal of excess sedimentation through excavation and physical removal; and replanting of native vegetative species along 3,500 feet of the little wekiva river, which are expected to lead to restoration of the historic flow channels of the little wekiva river for the residents of seminole county.