GLIN==> New DNRE Press Release ~ Michigan's Volunteer River, Stream, and Creek Cleanup Grants Available for 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Jan. 21, 2011

 

Contact: Mary Dettloff 517-335-3014


 

 

Michigan's Volunteer River, Stream, and Creek Cleanup Grants Available for
2011

 

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) and the Great
Lakes Commission (GLC) announced today the release of the 2011 grant
application package for Michigan's Volunteer River, Stream, and Creek
Cleanup Program (VRSCCP). 

 

A total of $25,000 is available under the program for fiscal year 2011, with
funding provided by the DNRE through fees collected from the sale of the
state's water quality protection license plates.  The application deadline
for the Volunteer River, Stream, and Creek Cleanup Program is 5 p.m. on
Monday, Feb. 14, 2011.

 

The Michigan VRSCCP provides small grants to local units of government to
help clean up and improve Michigan's rivers, streams, and creeks.  Local
units of government may partner with nonprofit organizations or other
volunteer groups to carry out the cleanups.  There is a minimum local match
requirement of 25 percent of the total project costs.

 

The Grant Application Package is available at www.glc.org/streamclean/app11.
Applications will be reviewed and assessed by the DNRE and the GLC staff,
with final decisions anticipated by late April 2011.

 

Questions regarding the grant application package can be directed to Laura
Kaminski at the GLC by calling 734-971-9135 or emailing laurak at glc.org.

 

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment is committed to the
conservation, protection, management, and accessible use and enjoyment of
the state's environment, natural resources, and related economic interests
for current and future generations. For more information, go to
www.michigan.gov/dnre.

 

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