The agreement provides funding to the city of lorain

This $1,616,800 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) provides funding to the City of Lorain, Ohio to improve public access at two sites along the Black River within the Lake Erie basin.

The first project involves creating a detailed design for the Sunset Pier Park, which will replace 6 acres of impervious surfaces with green space and green infrastructure. The second project will improve access to the Hot Waters boating and fishing area by demolishing a deteriorated boat ramp and constructing a new ramp and site improvements. The anticipated deliverables include a public engagement plan, a detailed design for Sunset Pier Park, and construction of the improved boating and fishing access at Hot Waters. These projects aim to increase public access and recreational opportunities along the Black River within the designated Area of Concern.

Specifically, the recipient will improve public access at two sites at the mouth of the black river. Project one will create a detailed design of the sunset pier park to replace 6 acres of impervious surfaces with green space and green infrastructure. Project two will improve access to the hot waters boating/ fishing area. These two projects are within the black river area of concern.activities:the activities include two projects. Project one, sunset pier park will include: public outreach and engagement to develop and implement a detailed design. Detailed design will include the plans and technical specifications for improved park infrastructure.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include a detailed design providing details on access, safety landscaping parking and green infrastructure for sunset pier park. Hot waters will include demolishing deteriorated boat ramp and construction of a new ramp and improvements to the site. The expected outcomes include a public engagement plan, and a detailed design for sunset pier park. Construction for an improved boating and fishing at hot waters. The intended beneficiaries include the city of lorain as this project will increase public access to the black river waterway within the lake erie basin by providing quality improvements for public access.