Task Force Asks Biden Administration for $425 Million for Great Lakes
The letter, signed by Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, and Republican Congressman Bill Huizinga, from Michigan, and Democratic Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur and Republican Congressman David P. Joyce, from Ohio, asks for $425 million dollars for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The number is up from last fiscal year’s $368 million.
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative uses the funding to preserve the fresh water in the Great Lakes. The GLRI has made progress restoring native habitats and fighting harmful algae blooms and invasive species.
The Path Forward for Biofuels on the Great Lakes
Biofuels have moved from a theoretical solution to a proven near-term option for decarbonization in the maritime industry. In the United States, especially the Midwest, and in Canada, biodiesel production as a replacement for diesel allows for a... Read More
Sea Lamprey Control Initiative Enters Five-year Implementation Phase
The Supplemental Sea Lamprey Control Initiative (SUPCON) has entered a new, five-year implementation phase following several years of successful proof-of-concept research. Funded by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, SUPCON expands... Read More