The alliance of rouge communities (ARC) will restore and enhance 14 acres of habitat and 500 feet of stream, which includes wetland, wet meadow, and riparian areas that will benefit fish and…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 awarded a $3,500,000 Project Grant under the Geographic Programs - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (CFDA 66.469) to the Alliance of Rouge Communities (ARC) to restore and enhance 14 acres of habitat and 500 feet of stream in the Rouge River Area of Concern in Michigan. The key activities include preparing a quality assurance project plan, conducting the bidding process to select a construction contractor, and overseeing the construction activities. The project will restore emergent wetlands to contain a diversity of water depths and wetland plants, providing habitat for wading birds, waterfowl, amphibians, reptiles, and aquatic insects. The project aims to address three beneficial use impairments associated with degraded fish and wildlife populations, degradation of benthos, and loss of fish and wildlife habitat. The award has a performance period from October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027, and does not include any sub-awards.

The alliance of rouge communities (ARC) will restore and enhance 14 acres of habitat and 500 feet of stream, which includes wetland, wet meadow, and riparian areas that will benefit fish and wildlife habitat and populations in the rouge river area of concern (AOC). Once implemented, the habitat restoration will address three beneficial use impairments (buis) associated with degraded fish and wildlife populations, degradation of benthos, and loss of fish and wildlife habitat. Activities:activities include preparing a quality assurance project plan, preparing the bidding process to select the construction contractor, and oversight of the construction activities. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:deliverables include quality assurance project plan, solicitation package, and final reports. Outcomes include restored emergent wetlands to contain a diversity of water depths and wetland plants, providing habitat for wading birds, waterfowl, amphibians, reptiles, and aquatic insects. Intended beneficiaries are all those who live, recreate, or work in the rouge river AOC.