Two coastal restoration projects totaling $68.5M get approval
Five additional projects in the Gulf of Mexico will also benefit the Mississippi coast.
Two coastal restoration projects totaling $68.5M get approval By Chancelor Winn | April 29, 2021 at 8:51 AM CDT - Updated April 29 at 8:52 AM
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Nearly $70 million has been approved for two restoration projects on the Mississippi Gulf Coast that will help improve water quality and enhance the coastal habitat for fish and wildlife.
Gov. Reeves announced Wednesday that the RESTORE Council approved a plan that includes the two restoration projects for Mississippi, as well as five additional projects in the Gulf of Mexico that will also benefit the coast.
Carol Stream Park District Armstrong Park selected for grant Current Armstrong Park north parking lot will receive permeable pavers. The lot allows access to Kids World Playground and a large picnic shelter, off Idaho Street in Carol Stream. Courtesy of Carol Stream Park District
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The Carol Stream Park District s Armstrong Park North Parking Lot project has been selected for funding through the FY2021 DuPage County Water Quality Improvement Program Grant. The maximum funding amount is 25 percent of the related projects costs. The DuPage County Stormwater Management Planning Committee approved funding for the Armstrong Park project is no more than $40,395 for qualified costs, which equates to a 25 percent reimbursement.
Ithaca and Dryden residents will see local water protections beefed up after the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the Finger Lakes Land Trust announced on Feb.
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