The lake michigan air directors consortium (LADCO) is a non-profit organization that is comprised of the air pollution control directors of the states of illinois, indiana, michigan, minnesota,…

The Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 awarded $1,301,767 to the Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium on October 1, 2025, under the Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act program (CFDA 66.034). The award funds technical assistance, training, and regional coordination to support air pollution control programs across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

LADCO will conduct data analyses to enhance understanding of regional air pollution problems, including updating conceptual models for ozone, PM2.5, and regional haze, and performing back trajectory and trends analyses. The recipient will provide technical support on air quality issues to quantify benefits of reducing emissions, conduct regional coordination and outreach, and sponsor training courses and workshops to build technical expertise among member states. Anticipated deliverables include modeling and analysis for various air pollutants, technical support services including data analysis and consultation, regional coordination activities, and training on air quality topics. The intended beneficiaries are LADCO's member states, their air programs, and citizens in the Great Lakes region.

Performance occurs in Hillside, Illinois, with a period of performance from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.

The lake michigan air directors consortium (LADCO) is a non-profit organization that is comprised of the air pollution control directors of the states of illinois, indiana, michigan, minnesota, ohio, and wisconsin to conduct scientific research, provide technical support, and promote the exchange of information between the states. This grant will support member states' air pollution control programs to understand and address air pollution problems in the great lakes region. The purpose of this award is to provide member states with technical assistance, training, and a forum to discuss air quality issues. Activities:activities include conducting data analyses to further enhance knowledge of regional air pollution problems, including updating conceptual models for O3, PM2.5, and regional haze, and performing back trajectory and trends analyses; providing technical support on air quality issues to quantify benefits of reducing emissions; conducting regional coordination and outreach; sponsor training courses and organize workshops to improve the technical knowledge and skills of member states. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:anticipated deliverables include modeling and analysis for various air pollutants, technical support (data analysis, meetings, consultation) to states for air issues, regional coordination and outreach, and training on air topics. The intended beneficiaries include LADCO's member states, along with their associated air programs and citizens.