Water monitoring system needs federal help The Times Herald (1/26) For such an important mechanism everyone agreed was essential to preserving water quality, it's ironic to see how many communities it serves are unwilling to keep it operating.
Dayton bonding plan includes water pipe for Lutsen Duluth News Tribune (1/18) Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton released a $903 million state-funded construction plan Tuesday that includes money for a water-pumping system for Lutsen ski resort and its neighbors, and another chunk for a transit hub in downtown Duluth.
Area wetlands to be restored The Monroe Evening News (1/11) Federal grant money is being used to restore wetlands and habitat in both the Erie State Game Area and Petersburg State Game Area in Monroe County, Michigan.
Kawkawlin River dredging not on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' list of potential projects The Bay City Times (1/10) Dredging the Kawkawlin River isn’t likely to make this year’s list of priorities for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The corps’ Detroit District is completing its report of possible projects for the Lake Huron region. The Kawkawlin isn’t on the proposed work list.
No sign of Ontario enacting biodiversity strategy: Report The Kingston Whig-Standard (1/10) Budget cuts expected in the spring will only weaken the ability of the government to respond to environmental threats, Ontario's environment commissioner warned Tuesday.
General Resources EcoAction Environment Canada Since 1995, Environment Canada's EcoAction Community Funding Program has provided financial support to community groups for projects that have measurable, positive impacts on the environment. Projects submitted should follow the themes of climate change, clean water, nature and/or clean air.
Grants.gov This site allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies.
Great Lakes Program Funding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) A complete set of information about the U.S. EPA Great Lakes funding process, from preproposal submission, project requirements to descriptions of funded projects. Also includes other federal Great Lakes funding opportunities.
Great Lakes Protection Fund The Fund seeks projects that lead to tangible improvements in the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem and promote the interdependence of healthy ecological and economic systems.
IAGLR News & Announcements International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) Includes requests for proposals and papers, scholarship and fellowship opportunities, and new publications.
Joyce Foundation Based in Chicago, the foundation supports efforts to strengthen public policies in ways that improve the quality of life in the Great Lakes region.
About the Guide
The newest section on the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN) streamlines the process of searching for Great Lakes-related funding opportunities online. Unveiled on Nov. 1, 2001, the site offers a fully searchable database of well over 100 grant, fellowship and scholarship sources that have relevance for the Great Lakes audience. The database will be updated weekly and enhanced over time. Funding for this project was through a grant from the U.S. EPA-Great Lakes National Program Office.