Great Lakes Catch a $17.6M Lifeline from SOGL, Anchoring Future Sustainability
By Karmactive Staff
SOGL partnership allocates $17.6 million in grants to vitalize 43 projects across the Great Lakes basin.
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The grants are predicted to leverage an additional $25 million, totaling a $42.6 million conservation impact."
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Projects aim to restore habitats, enhance water quality, and rejuvenate urban greenspaces throughout the region.
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Over 8 miles of stream and riparian habitat are set to be restored through the initiative.
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The grants will reconnect 111 miles of river for fish passage and restore 7,300 acres of wetland habitat.
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An annual prevention of more than 39 tons of sediment from entering waterways is anticipated.
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The initiative will add 25 million gallons of stormwater storage capacity.
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Land management will be improved on 32,000 acres of farmland using regenerative agriculture practices.
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Since 2006, SOGL has awarded 496 grants, totaling over $128 million, leveraging an additional $155 million.
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