The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $348,000 Project Grant under the Beach Monitoring and Notification Program Implementation Grants (CFDA 66.472) to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (MDEGLE) to fund the recipient's beach monitoring program for the upcoming swimming season. The grant will support MDEGLE's efforts to monitor water quality at designated recreational beaches in Michigan and notify the public when bacteria levels exceed the established beach notification threshold. Key activities include bacteriological water quality monitoring, public notification and risk communication, measures to notify EPA, and a public evaluation component. The objective is to reduce swimmer illness by providing the public with water quality information to make informed decisions about beach attendance. The award has a period of performance from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2025.
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