The Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 awarded a $1.7 million Project Grant to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality under the Support for the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan program (CFDA 66.485) for the period of March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2028. Funding will support the state's efforts to advance the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan through implementation of its nutrient reduction strategy, including characterizing delivered nitrogen loads to the Mississippi River, estimating load...
This $168,775 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 under the Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support (CFDA 66.419) will assist the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet to support the implementation of programs and projects to restore waterbodies and watersheds and achieve and maintain clean, safe water for all communities in Kentucky. Key activities funded under this award include expanding the state's...
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...
This Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Support for the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan (CFDA 66.485) program provides $1,679,116 in funding to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to support and advance the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan through implementation of IEPA's Nutrient Reduction Strategy. The award supports four primary project activities: 1) Continuous nutrient monitoring at eight USGS stations, 2) An annual cover crop planting program...
The Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 awarded the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality a $1.7 million project grant under the Support for the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan federal grant program (CFDA 66.485) for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. The grant will support implementation of Louisiana's Nutrient Reduction Strategy through targeted agricultural best management practices in the Lake St. Joseph and Cypress Bayou watersheds within the Tensas River Basin....
The Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 awarded the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission a $1.71 million Project Grant under the Support for the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan program (CFDA 66.485) to support implementation of Arkansas' Nutrient Reduction Strategy from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2027. Key activities include conducting water quality monitoring and analysis in the Upper Cache River watershed to evaluate pre-restoration conditions in year one, and constructing up to 22,000...
This $2,707,000 EPA Region 4 Formula Grant, awarded under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CFDA 66.458) program, provides funding to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) to support the implementation of programs and projects designed to reduce nonpoint source pollution and address emerging contaminants. Key activities include financing planning, design, and construction of eligible water quality improvement and protection projects, such as combined sewer overflow correction, sanitary...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the Non-State Member Support for the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan program (CFDA 66.487) to the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO), also known as Orsanco. The purpose of this 4-year grant is to support and advance the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan through the implementation of ORSANCO's work plan. Key activities include: Collecting monthly water quality samples at 11 locations identified by the...
This $400,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Non-State Member Support for the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan program (CFDA 66.487) supports the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association (UMRBA) in advancing the Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan through implementation of UMRBA's workplan. The key products and services to be delivered include: 1) Developing an integrated Upper Mississippi River Nutrient Reduction Strategy; 2) Establishing an adaptive...
The Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 awarded a $750,000 cooperative agreement to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to support efforts improving water quality in the Gulf of Mexico through farming practices reducing sediment and nutrient runoff. Funded under the Geographic Programs – Gulf of Mexico Program (CFDA 66.475), the project focuses on local farmer-to-farmer coaching to build capacity and provide tools for successful adoption of soil health practices allowing...