Project Grant 01E03274
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $998,570 Project Grant under the Geographic Programs - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (CFDA 66.469) to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). The grant will fund a targeted approach to implement voluntary agricultural management practices in eight Wisconsin counties to reduce phosphorus loading and improve water quality in Green Bay and Lake Michigan. Specifically, WDNR will work with stakeholders to focus on improving...
- The University of Wisconsin-Madison was awarded a $600,000 Project Grant by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Non-State Member Support for the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan program (CFDA 66.487), effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2028. The purpose of this award is to support and advance the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan through the University's work to maintain and facilitate a network of faculty and extension personnel. Key activities include: Coordinating with the Gulf...
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,549,116 project grant to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) under the Support for the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan (CFDA 66.485) program. The purpose of this grant is to support implementation of Minnesota's Nutrient Reduction Strategy to address nutrient pollution and reduce the Gulf of Mexico's hypoxic zone. Key activities include: Maintaining interagency collaborations and a nutrient reduction tracking system Retaining staff...
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $3,580,800 Project Grant under the Geographic Programs - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (CFDA 66.469) to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). The grant funding will support 7 habitat restoration, protection, and enhancement projects in the Wisconsin Great Lakes basin. Key activities include developing a conceptual plan for hemi-marsh habitat creation, acquiring approximately 192 acres of shoreline along Lake...
- This $359,261 federal Formula Grant award under the EPA's Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support (CFDA 66.419) provides funding to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) to maintain, protect, and improve the water quality of Wisconsin's rivers, lakes, streams, groundwater, and other waterbodies. Key activities include: Enhancements to web-based data visualization tools to improve public access to Wisconsin's water quality data, development of a...
- This $1,679,116 Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Support for the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan program (CFDA 66.485), supports the implementation of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's (IEPA) nutrient reduction strategy. The key products and services to be delivered include: Continuous nutrient monitoring at eight U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) stations in Illinois to generate water quality data. Annual planting of 190,000 acres of...
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $442,354 Project Grant to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) through the Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act (CFDA 66.034) program. The purpose of this 3-year grant is to coordinate Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) related work, including air sensor research, policy and data analysis, and community outreach. Key activities include hiring a policy...
- This $356,336 Formula Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 supports the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) program to protect and improve the state's water quality under the Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support (CFDA 66.419). Key activities include refining diatom phosphorus indices and geospatial tools to aid watershed protection and restoration planning, studying perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance partitioning...
- This Project Grant award of $491,882 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Non-State Member Support for the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan program (CFDA 66.487) provides funding to the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin. The purpose is to support the implementation of the tribe's nutrient reduction strategy and build capacity to manage non-point source pollution within the Mississippi River/Atchafalaya River Basin. Key activities include...
- This Project Grant award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Support for the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan program (CFDA 66.485) provides $1,037,352.00 to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) to support implementation of the state's Nutrient Reduction Strategy. The key initiatives to be advanced through this funding include deploying new conservation practices like drainage water recycling, phosphorus removal structures, and two-stage ditches, as well...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,549,116 project grant to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) under the Support for the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan (CFDA 66.485) program. The purpose of this 5-year grant is to support and advance the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan through implementation of Wisconsin's nutrient reduction strategy. Key activities include: The expected outcomes include increased stakeholder engagement and reduced phosphorus, nitrogen, and sediment losses to Wisconsin waters and the Mississippi River. The intended beneficiaries are the residents of Wisconsin.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.5m | 9/18/25 |