The agreement provides funding to cleveland metroparks

This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5, under the Geographic Programs - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (CFDA 66.469), provides $500,000.00 in funding to Cleveland Metroparks. The funding will support a project to modify an existing fish barrier and replace it with a rock ramp or similar solution to improve fish passage and stream and riparian habitat and resiliency within the Cuyahoga River Area of Concern (AOC). Key activities include site assessment, selection, design, and installation of the fish passage alternative, installation of interpretive signage, and at least one public tour of the site. The anticipated deliverables include a Quality Assurance Project Plan, completed design and engineering plans and permits, removal of a fish passage barrier, reconnection of 5 miles of Wood Creek to Tinker's Creek, at least 20 feet of restored fish habitat, and interpretive signage. The expected outcomes include an improved average IBI score and MIWB score, contribution to removal of the Degradation of Fish Populations Beneficial Use Impairment for the Cuyahoga River AOC, and a more climate resilient stream through increased connectivity and stabilization.

Specifically, the recipient will administer a project that will modify an existing fish barrier and replace IT with a rock ramp or similar solution to improve fish passage and stream and riparian habitat and resiliency within the cuyahoga river area of concern (AOC). Activities:activities will include site assessment, selection, design, and installation of an effective fish passage alternative, installation of interpretive signage, and at least one public tour of the site.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include a quality assurance project plan, completed design and engineering plans and permits, removal of a fish passage barrier, reconnection of 5 miles of wood creek to tinker's creek, at least 20 feet of restored fish habitat, and interpretive signage. The expected outcomes include an improved average IBI score and miwb score, contribution to removal of the degradation of fish populations BUI for the cuyahoga river AOC, and a more climate resilient stream through increased connectivity and stabilization. The intended beneficiaries include those who live, work, and recreate in the cuyahoga river AOC.