The agreement provides funding to the michigan department of environment, great lakes and energy (EGLE)

This Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Geographic Programs - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (CFDA 66.469), funds the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (MDEGLE) to implement a $750,000 project to reduce non-point source pollution and harmful algal blooms in the Western Lake Erie Basin. The key activities include enrolling farmers, developing concept plans, installing solid/liquid manure treatment technology, post-installation tracking, and conducting field days to demonstrate the technology to other farmers. The anticipated deliverables include quality documentation, semi-annual reports, and a final report. The expected outcomes are lower legacy phosphorus levels and reduced phosphorus loss to surface waters over time. A sub-award of $XX,XXX was made to the Lenawee Conservation District to support livestock waste treatment for phosphorus distribution.

Specifically, the recipient will administer a project to implement solid/liquid manure treatment technology to lower legacy phosphorous levels and reduce nonpoint source pollution resulting in harmful algal blooms in the western lake erie basin. Activities:the activities include enrolling farmers in the project, developing concept plans, installation of the solid/liquid manure treatment technology, post-installation tracking, and field days to demonstrate the technology to other farmers. Subrecipient:the activities implemented through subawards include enrolling participants, developing contracts, providing reimbursement for treatment implementation, developing concept plans, and post-installation tracking and evaluation. Outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include quality documentation, semi-annual reports, and a final report. The expected outcomes include lower legacy phosphorous levels over time and a reduction of the amount of phosphorous lost to surface waters and contributing to harmful algal blooms. The intended beneficiaries include those who live, work and recreate in the western lake erie basin.