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The Blair Street bridge in Alpena, seen here on Tuesday, has suffered significant damage from wind and waves that were more damaging because of record-high water levels on Lake Huron the last few years. Repairs could be made if the city qualifies for federal funding through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
ALPENA — The federal government has committed more funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative over the next five years, and Northeast Michigan will benefit.
The money will be used for repairing and maintaining shorelines and infrastructure damaged by record-high water levels on Lake Huron, local officials said. The money also will help eradicate invasive species and fund important studies geared toward protecting and preserving the Great Lakes and shores around them.