This federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 under the Geographic Programs - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (CFDA 66.469), will fund the Alliance of Rouge Communities (ARC) to implement a habitat restoration project at Merriman Park in Wayne County, Michigan. The $1,202,670 grant will support the restoration of approximately 5 acres of wetland, wet prairie, and riparian habitat, which is expected to improve habitat conditions for wildlife, particularly native avian, herpetofauna, aquatic macroinvertebrates, and pollinator species. The project activities include securing contractor bid documents, selecting a contractor, and constructing the habitat restoration. The anticipated deliverables include bid documents, a maintenance plan, a Wayne County permit, and the completion of the 5-acre habitat restoration. This project aims to aid in the removal of the Rouge River Area of Concern's beneficial use impairments related to degraded fish and wildlife populations, degradation of benthos, and loss of fish and wildlife habitat, ultimately working towards the delisting of the Area of Concern.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $1.2m | 7/11/25 |