The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $3,240,000 Cooperative Agreement grant under the Habitat Conservation program (CFDA 11.463) to Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. The purpose of this 4-year award, effective January 1, 2025, is to complete a large-scale stream restoration project to reconnect Sucker Creek, a tributary to Lake Michigan, to nearby wetlands and floodplains. This work will directly benefit Great Lakes fish species by restoring habitats they rely on for spawning and rearing. The project will also be designed to improve infrastructure protection against more frequent and extreme flood events. As the recipient, Ozaukee County will serve as the primary awardee and may provide sub-awards to support implementation of the stream restoration and flood mitigation activities.
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