This $2,185,000 federal Project Grant award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Geographic Programs - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (CFDA 66.469) provides funding to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (MDEGLE) to partner with local conservation districts in the Western Lake Erie Basin. The project aims to enroll approximately 1,000 farmers to implement best management practices for reducing nutrient and sediment loading in cropland runoff, with the goal of covering 10,000 acres under conservation plans. Key activities include developing contracts, conservation plans, and providing incentive payments to farmers, as well as hosting field day events. The anticipated outcomes include reduced phosphorus application and loading, as well as decreased stormwater and sediment runoff, leading to reduced harmful algal blooms in the Western Lake Erie Basin. The project will involve sub-awards to the Washtenaw County Conservation District, which will support farmer enrollment, contract development, conservation planning, and incentive payments.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $2.2m | 8/28/24 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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20240304S | Washtenaw CTY Conservation District | Project Grant 00E03828 | $2.2m | 2/11/25 |