NOAA's Update: Aquatic Invasive Species - InvasiveSpecies.gov!
NOAA's Update: Aquatic Invasive Species - InvasiveSpecies.gov!
NOAA's Update: Aquatic Invasive Species - InvasiveSpecies.gov!
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NOAA Actions:Great Lakes Restoration Initiative• Funding was received from the Environmental Protection Agency throughPresident Obama’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.• In 2010, NOAA has awarded $9.2 million to nine projects throughout theGreat Lakes Region.• In 2011, NOAA received 22 proposals, requesting a total of $15.5 millionin GLRI funds. Projects selected will be within an U.S. Great Lakes AreaOf Concern and contribute to delisting targets for fish and wildlife habitatrelated Beneficial Use Impairments (including invasive species removal).• NOAA is anticipates awarding up to $5.5 million. Announcements will bemade by Summer, 2011.• Selected projects will include a Special Award Condition for <strong>Invasive</strong><strong>Species</strong>: including development of an HACCP plan & post-projectmonitoring• NOAA has partnered with the National Wildlife Federation to focus onclimate change and making habitat restoration projects “climate smart.”8
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