NOAA's Role in the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Click here to read the GLRI Action Plan >>The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is the largest investment in the Great Lakes in two decades. The Great Lakes provide drinking water to over 30 million Americans and support a multi-billion dollar economy, making the restoration and protection of this ecosystem a national priority. A task force of 11 federal agencies developed an Action Plan to implement the Initiative. This Action Plan covers fiscal years 2010 through 2014 and addresses five urgent issues:
- Cleaning up toxics and toxic hotspot “Areas of Concern";
- Combating invasive species;
- Promoting nearshore health by protecting watersheds from polluted run-off;
- Restoring wetlands and other habitats; and
- Working with strategic partners on outreach and providing accountability through measures of progress and benchmarks for success over the next five years.
Of the $300 million appropriated in 2011, NOAA has 18 major projects totaling $17.5 million. Click on one of the icons below for more information about NOAA's activities in a particular focus area.
For more information on the GLRI and the Action Plan, go to www.greatlakesrestoration.us
