The agreement provides funding to ohio department of natural resources (ODNR) for restoration activities to reconnect a decommissioned drinking water reservoir to the stream, excavate the reservoir to…

This $3,026,300 federal project grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 under the Geographic Programs - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (CFDA 66.469) will fund environmental restoration activities in Fostoria, Ohio. The grant supports the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) in reconnecting a decommissioned drinking water reservoir to the adjacent stream, excavating the reservoir to increase floodplain storage, and constructing armored inflow and outflow connection points. ODNR will provide a subaward to the City of Fostoria to hire a contractor to conduct the construction and restoration work. The anticipated outcomes include the creation of 12 acres of wetland and floodplain, the prevention of 3,000 lbs of phosphorus runoff annually, and improved flood protection for the underserved community of Fostoria. The project is expected to be completed by October 30, 2026.

The agreement provides funding to ohio department of natural resources (ODNR) for restoration activities to reconnect a decommissioned drinking water reservoir to the stream, excavate the reservoir to increase floodplain storage, and construct armored inflow and outflow connections points, and establish native seeding, and live stakes. Activities:the activities include removal of earthwork to create wetlands and floodplain, wetland restoration and restoration through native seed mix with the footprint of the decommissioned reservoir. Subrecipient:ODNR will provide a subaward to the city of fostoria. The city of fostoria will be using the funding to hire a contractor to conduct the construction and restoration for the project.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables of this project are creation of 12 acres of wetland and floodplain, preventing 3,000 LBS of phosphorus runoff annually, and flood protection for the underserved community of fostoria, OH.