GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Great Lakes Energy has continued restoration efforts for those affected by power outages, and they expect to have power fully … Great Lakes Energy expects to have power restored Sunday ... Found inside – Page 8Hearing Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, ... We strongly support this coordinated approach to sustainable management of our ocean , coastal , and Great Lakes ... Energy and Water Development Appropriations for 2014: ... Is this the kind of bill you would expect from them? The National Forest Foundation and partners will implement forest restoration treatments on 300 private landowner parcels, covering more than 3,500 acres over five years. Great Lakes Energy members are reminded to stay away from downed power lines and also stay clear of trees and limbs hanging on the lines. Found inside – Page 59Great Lakes Fishery & Ecosystem Restoration Program : An overall implementation plan for this program has been developed in partnership with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission , using the Joint Strategic Plan for Management of the Great ... Read More » Follow These 6 Tips to Save Energy This Fall . And please consider supporting our work by becoming a monthly backer @govtrack on Patreon or leaving a tip. By now you should have an idea of the policies, or at least areas of policy, in this bill. EPA provides $3.7 million to remove stamp sands from ... Great Lakes Commission Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. Dr. Packman’s research team is working to solve a variety of problems, including nutrient pollution, urban flooding, ecosystem degradation & restoration, and waterborne disease transmission. Read More » Great Lakes Lineman Fatality . Cam Davis, the Obama administration's recently appointed senior adviser for Great Lakes restoration, called the program a top priority for EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, adding that the more than $400 million in new funds would build upon existing programs. Found inside – Page 1134... process time for energy projects . Fisheries Habitat Restoration ( OFTE and $ 0 ) -The total base amount of $ 15,298,000 for Fisheries Habitat Restoration includes $ 1,500,000 and 3 FTE to establish a Great Lakes Habitat Restoration ... These questions are related. Flood control lakes protect the towns, cities, and farmland immediately downstream. GAY, MICH. (Aug.15, 2019) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has provided $3.7 million in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funds to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the removal of stamp sands in Grand Traverse Harbor near the town of Gay, Michigan. Found inside – Page 20This information will be needed to make decisions about the appropriate sustainable use of Great Lakes waters . Building a comprehensive database and identifying gaps in our knowledge is especially critical at this time when the ... Found inside – Page 1373In the times of our fathers the Wabash was a clear , navigable stream , supBu porting commercial and passenger river traffic and capable of ... a traffic artery for the voyagers of the French explorers who found the Great Lakes in 1608. Data crunched with software from technology startup BlueConduit will hopefully provide a report of the probable locations and number of lead lines, the water department said. Current outage information by counties and zip codes is updated on the Great Lakes Energy website, www.gtlakes.com, by visiting Storm Central. The GLLA project also dredged sediment in the navigation channel below the authorized navigation depth dredged by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The sponsor's GovTrack page provides information about their history and recent actions in Congress. Grassroots movements form all the time when many people care about an issue that isn’t getting enough attention. Your note is for you and will not be shared with anyone. Found inside – Page 55At the time of writing, this habitat project is still in the planning phase. Funding is in place from three sources (Ontario Ministries of Natural Resources, and Environment and Energy, as well as Great Lakes Cleanup Fund). Where do they fall on the GovTrack Ideology-Leadership Chart? The Energy 202: Trump wants to Make the Great Lakes great again ... Mich. — the last stop of his 2016 campaign — that he would fully fund the Great Lakes Restoration ... at the same time… Linkages stretch into the Weatherhead School of Management, as well as the Schools of Law and Medicine. Other hard hit areas include Mason, Newaygo, Osceola and Oceana counties. Environment, Energy and Great Lakes. Now we’re on Instagram too! September 8, 2021 . A single pole replacement can take up to five hours depending on the situation. GovTrack.us is not a government website. "Rain Rain Go Away, Come Again Another Day!" Federal agencies use GLRI resources to strategically target the biggest threats to the Great Lakes ecosystem and to accelerate progress toward long term goals. Launched in 2004, GovTrack helps everyone learn about and track the activities of the United States Congress. The USGS is collaborating with partners to provide science to meet GLRI Action Plan goals and inform resource management decisions. In recent time, algal blooms in Lake Erie underscored the importance of continued conservation efforts in the region. It’s important to compare information from various sources. Energy Saving Program To Change in 2022 . If implemented, this could result in $80-$100 billion in short and long-term economic benefits to the regional and national economies and is a worthy cause. U-20256. Our mission is to empower every American with the tools to understand and impact Congress. Great Lakes Energy members can report their power outage by calling 888-485-2537, logging into their online GLE account or using the Great Lakes Energy mobile app. What can your Member of Congress do to impact this bill? Under GLRI Action Plan II, federal agencies and their partners will continue to remediate and restore Areas of Concern. All major work within the Grand River has been completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District of the Harpersfield Dam Sea Lamprey Barrier project located on the Grand River, in the town of Geneva, Ohio, with funding through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the non-federal partners, April 17, 2020. By Lester Graham, Michigan Radio The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; and Michigan Radio, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water. Found inside – Page 69Making it Relevant : [program and Abstracts from the 44th Conference on Great Lakes Research], June 10-14, 2001, ... same time , however , a detailed assessment of the Everglade's mercury problem has revealed that various restoration ... You can find answers to most of the questions below here on GovTrack.us, including on the overview, 5973? Bill study guides are a new feature to GovTrack. What can you ask of them? A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. 23 (3): 228-237. Is this bill uniquely important to the sponsor’s constituents? The Great Lakes states are at a critical time in climate and energy planning as energy becomes more expensive and the extremes of climate change challenge the region. Is your representative in a leadership position? Before 1850, the WLEB was an expansive wetland complex more than 300,000 acres in size known as the Great Black Swamp. In the 1960s, the U.S. was enjoying an unprecedented economic expansion, and the Great Lakes region was humming with industry. This is not equitable, certainly not in comparison with what states get for onshore revenue, and does not acknowledge the national significance of the Gulf region meeting the Nation's energy … Some shorelines erode more quickly than others. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Great Lakes Energy app. Great Lakes Energy Customers Tracked: 127,197 Utility Outages: 0 It’s nigh impossible for one person to make a significant change in a democracy, but as a group you can make a difference. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden heads to a vital U.N. climate summit at a time when a majority of Americans regard the deteriorating climate as a problem of high importance to them, an increase from just a few years ago. What are some of the tools available for Americans to interact with their government? Read More » Severe Thunderstorms Leave Thousands Without Power . At the same time, the Great Lakes are unique and valuable ecosystems that must be protected. Since GLRI was instituted in 2010, a key study showed that each dollar spent in restoration nets $3.35 in additional economic activity through 2036. Removing roots & rhizomes Cutting cattail Gathering litter The Harvesters. Found inside – Page 725RELATED PROGRAMS : 38.005 , Four Corners Energy Demonstration Projects and Programs ; 48.005 , New England Energy ... Upper Great Lakes Energy Demonstration Projects and Programs ; 76.005 , Pacific Northwest Energy Demonstration ... Be sure to answer the first question before you answer the second. One of the goals was to “inventory, map, and monitor natural and cultural resources within and near the submerged land boundaries of Great Lakes national parks.”. Please sign up for our advisory group to be a part of making GovTrack a better tool for what you do. Regionally based efforts to address ocean and coastal issues are Restoration Ecology. Create 20 million jobs by transitioning to 100% clean renewable energy by 2030, and investing in public transit, sustainable agriculture, conservation and restoration … Please click here to see any active alerts. Don’t feel bad if the actual policy is unclear; sometimes it’s better to rely on analysis from legal experts to know what a bill would do. The USGS is developing innovative Phragmites control measures to keep this rapidly spreading invasive plant from further expanding its range into new wetland habitats and to aid in the development of successful restoration strategies. If you’ve visited a bill page on GovTrack.us recently, you may have noticed a new “study guide” tab located just below the bill title. Found inside – Page 45Seasonal factors limit the restoration time available because of water and ice conditions , and many other ... Example : the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association's ( ĞLLKA ) restoration of the historic and remote St. Helena Island ... Add a note about this bill. How would you apply those tools to this bill? Top issues include contaminated sediments, water quality and invasive species. Work is being hindered significantly by the amount of tree damage and incoming weather today will also slow down progress. Nov 17, 2021, More than 1 billion people celebrate Diwali worldwide. We love educating Americans about how their government works too! Similarly, you’ll find a list of cosponsors at the top of the details tab. September 8, 2021 . The majority of the beneficial use impairments (BUIs) listed for the St. Louis River AOC are due to historic habitat loss from the extensive filling of wetlands and dredging of shallow aquatic habitat, and releases of waste materials that contaminated the sediments and water in the estuary. The purpose of an NRDA is to determine the amounts and types of restoration that can make the public whole for losses to natural resources over time. was assigned to?). The Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC) is part of the Great Lakes Region 3 of the USGS. eroding at an average rate of one foot or greater per year over at least 15 years. If so, they can push for the bill to get a floor vote. As restorations are completed, crew progress can change and workers are moved into the next area to help. How well do you know H.R. Power has already been restored to more than 30,000 members since the storm began. The Voluntary Wetland Restoration (VWR) program -- a joint effort of the Michigan departments of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and Natural Resources (DNR) -- is streamlining the permit process. UNITED STATES SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS 109TH CONGRESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Commitment to Oklahoma • H.R. At Great Lakes Building & Restoration we believe the two most important qualities we can offer you are integrity and quality workmanship. (Hint: Are your representative or senators on a committee this bill U-15152 issued on October 9, 2007. It may also be helpful to revisit the text after reading a summary or a press release. Don’t take what any news article or organization says for granted without comparing it to a few other sources. Found inside – Page 17268The text of the bill is as follows : time but start doing things like this Personally , in years past , I've relied on ... GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE . think this is exactly what our conIn the early 2000s , the Energy and Com ... CHICAGO (May 27, 2021) – As birds are returning to our beaches along the Great Lakes to nest or rest during their migration, Audubon Great Lakes is calling on beachgoers to help make beaches safer for birds by avoiding their nesting/resting areas by encouraging people to #ShareTheShore and give birds at least 100 ft of distance. When the power goes out, we go to work right away to get your power turned back on as safely as possible. The most immediate thing you might notice about the sponsor is their party. Federal agencies will implement critical management actions in all of the remaining AOCs and will complete all management actions required to delist the following ten: Buffalo River, Clinton River, Grand Calumet River, Manistique River, Menominee River, Muskegon Lake, … For example: 49. At a minimum, they can vote for a bill if the chance comes up. Or call 888-485-2537. In the few locations in the Great Lakes where lake sturgeon still spawn successfully, restoration efforts are focused on studying and managing those existing populations or boosting low populations. If you can, you should look at multiple sources with varying perspectives. We’re looking to learn more about who uses GovTrack and what features you find helpful or think could be improved. The Great Lakes form the largest surface freshwater system on Earth. If you aren’t sure who your representatives are, you can find them by entering your address here. DETROIT (AP) — A high-tech strategy could help Detroit save $165 million while also pinpointing the number of lead water lines in the city. More than 20,000 members across 19 counties are without power. Found inside – Page 1991We continue to explore the magnitude of habitat restoration benefits to determine if we have sufficient justification to ... We can complete the feasibility phase in about 24 months after this issue has been resolved . are GREAT LAKES ... If you think this bill is not likely to pass in the current session of Congress, how might you try to get it reintroduced in the next one? This information could be helpful context for understanding the bill. Try putting the name of the bill into your favorite search engine to see what comes up. GLRI Action Plan III outlines priorities and goals for the GLRI for the years 2020-2024. During that time, $757 million was shared with Gulf States, which is just 3.6% of offshore revenues generated. Our mission is to deliver reliable electric service at the best possible value for rural Michigan members. Jan 26, 2021 ... Great Lakes, and Energy. • In FY19, with Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funding as well as other non-GLRI Federal and/or state funding, Federal and state agencies and their partners supported nutrient and sediment reduction projects on over 105,000 acres in targeted watersheds in the Great Lakes Basin. As children we said this because we wanted to go outside and play. You can help that organization accomplish its goals by volunteering for them or donating some money. on this bill on a six-point scale from strongly oppose to strongly support. Restoration of wild produced populations of coregonines is a growing interest in the Great Lakes basin. Progress Report Outline for GLRI Projects, Quality Assurance Resources for GLRI Grantees, Learn about GLRI projects that EPA has funded, EPA and MPCA Announce $6M Sediment Cleanup in the St. Louis River Area of Concern in Scanlon, Minnesota, EPA Removes Ohio’s Ashtabula River from Binational List of Areas of Concern on the Great Lakes, EPA Funding Helps the Terns Return to Interstate Island in Duluth-Superior, EPA Selects Two New Members to Great Lakes Advisory Board, Four Piping Plovers Hatch in Toledo, Ohio, EPA Accepting Applications for $9M in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Funding, EPA Awards $16 million in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants to Central Michigan and Clarkson Universities, EPA cleanup to start in Ohio’s Maumee Area of Concern on Lake Erie, EPA and MPCA announce $16 million sediment cleanup in the St. Louis River Area of Concern in Duluth, Minnesota, EPA reaches milestone of restoring 100 beneficial uses at various Great Lakes Areas of Concern, EPA completes two Great Lakes projects totaling $9.5 million to clean up contaminated sediment in Muskegon Lake and Detroit River Areas of Concern, EPA, Members of Congress, Partners and Stakeholders celebrate a decade of GLRI success, Administrator Wheeler Announces $10 Million for Lead Service Line Replacements in Michigan, Highlights Great Lakes Restoration, Federal Partners Highlight Collaboration and Successes on Key Water Issues in Cleveland, EPA Administrator Wheeler announces significant progress at three Great Lakes Areas of Concern, EPA Administrator Wheeler Visits Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, EPA Administrator Wheeler Kicks Off Northeast Ohio Swing, Administrator Wheeler Wraps Up Midwest Swing in Michigan, EPA Administrator Wheeler Announces $5 Million in GLRI Funding for Great Lakes Trash-free Water Projects, EPA Announces Start of Two GLRI-Funded Great Lakes Cleanups Totaling $22.5 Million in the Saint Louis River Area of Concern, Senior EPA Officials Announce Great Lakes Grants During Visit to Superior and Duluth, EPA Announces Removal of Lower Menominee River from List of Great Lakes Areas of Concern, EPA Requests Applications for $10 Million GLRI Grant to Monitor Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands, EPA Highlights Recovery of Great Lakes Piping Plover, EPA Administrator Wheeler Wraps Up Visit to Wisconsin Highlighting Trump Administration’s Superfund Cleanup Progress, Water Infrastructure Investment, EPA Administrator Wheeler Kicks Off Wisconsin Visit with Great Lakes Cleanup Announcement, Views Brownfields Redevelopment Success, EPA announces $4.2 million for habitat restoration work at Rouge River Area of Concern, EPA Requests Applications for $6 Million Grant to Monitor Contaminants in Great Lakes Fish, EPA Administrator Wheeler Announces Trash-Free Waters Grants, Touts Trump Administration Commitment to Northeast Ohio, EPA Administrator Wheeler Promotes Trump Administration Commitment to Clean Up Great Lakes, Support Ag Community in Northwest Ohio, EPA Announces Over $12 Million in Grants to Improve Great Lakes Fisheries and Michigan Water Quality, Administrator Wheeler Highlights Trump Administration Commitment to Great Lakes, Superfund Cleanup in Milwaukee, EPA Administrator Wheeler awards first-ever Trash Free Waters grant for the Great Lakes in Milwaukee, Upton, EPA Administrator Tour Lake MI to View Erosion, Clean Up Progress, Administrator Wheeler Wraps Up Southwest Michigan Swing with Congressmen Huizenga, Upton Highlighting Trump Administration Commitment to Great Lakes, What They Are Saying: Administrator Wheeler announces selection of 14 individuals to serve on re-established Great Lakes Advisory Board, United States and Canada Release 2019 State of the Great Lakes Report, Administrator Wheeler announces selection of 14 individuals to serve on re-established Great Lakes Advisory Board in Grand Rapids, Administrator Wheeler Kicks Off Southwest Michigan Swing with Congressman Upton Discussing Great Lakes, Superfund, Clean Air, EPA announces over $1.8 million for habitat restoration work at Rouge River Area of Concern, EPA awards $854,977 to Michigan for study of Upper Peninsula’s Torch Lake, EPA awards over $9 million in GLRI funding for projects to reduce excess nutrients in the Great Lakes, EPA announces $2.9 million Great Lakes project to clean up contaminated sediment in Detroit River, enabling expansion of city’s Riverwalk, EPA awards $6.4 million to Great Lakes Fishery Commission for projects to restore and manage fish species, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative receives $20 million in additional funding, EPA announces $4.5 million sediment cleanup in the St. Louis River Area of Concern in Duluth, Minnesota, EPA Awards Over $1.8 Million for Innovative, Market-Based Nutrient Reduction Projects in Great Lakes Basin, EPA highlights projects funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in 2019, 2019 Year in Review Highlighting EPA Accomplishments and Environmental Progress, EPA, States Making Progress Toward “Delisting” Lower Menominee River Area of Concern, EPA announces $2.5 million plan to advance cleanup of Detroit River Area of Concern, EPA announces finalists for GLRI grants to address nutrients in the Great Lakes, EPA announces grant to enhance mussel populations in New York’s lower Grasse River, EPA requests applications for $2 million in funding for Great Lakes trash-free water projects, EPA announces grant to restore habitat in Indiana’s Grand Calumet River Area of Concern, EPA announces $1,750,000 grant to restore habitat in Minnesota’s Saint Louis River Estuary Area of Concern, EPA announces grants to advance clean-ups in Ohio’s Lake Erie Watershed and Areas of Concern, EPA announces $5.5 million in grants for Great Lakes cleanup and restoration in Wisconsin, EPA Awards Nearly $6 Million to Indiana University to Monitor Airborne Pollution in the Great Lakes, EPA provides $3.7 million to remove stamp sands from Michigan’s Grand Traverse Harbor, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Visits Cleveland, Announces Trash-Free Great Lakes Grant Program, EPA provides $1.3 million to Ohio for Great Lakes programs, EPA Announces $14 Million to Reduce Excess Nutrients and Stormwater Pollution in the Great Lakes, EPA announces $26 million cleanup of Grand Calumet River in Northwest Indiana, EPA announces $13.8 million St. Louis River Area of Concern cleanup in Superior, Wisconsin, EPA and federal partners seek public input on draft GLRI Action Plan III, EPA provides $1.65 million to Wisconsin for Great Lakes programs, EPA Seeks Nominations for Members of Great Lakes Advisory Board, EPA Re-Establishes Great Lakes Advisory Board. Found inside – Page 27... he said the view from the majority of the science community is that we know enough now to take action to restore and protect the Great Lakes . ... There comes a time when you have to take action and do something . Welcome! Try using your favorite search engine to find out. The river was and continues to be a working river that is vital to transporting commerce. The bill’s primary sponsor is displayed at the top of the overview tab. More than 2,900 members in Lake County are without power after extreme weather including tornados hit the area earlier this week. Keep in mind that bills sometimes get reintroduced to multiple sessions of Congress before ever getting a vote. Found inside – Page 1066The League believes one of the most effective ways to safeguard the Great Lakes from aquatic invasive species is to restore the natural hydrologic separation between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins . In the mean time ...
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