00E03189

Description:
Metroparks Toledo will develop project engineering designs and implement restoration activities that will protect and enhance islands in the Audubon Islands State Nature Preserve in the mainstem of the Maumee River in the Maumee River Area of Concern (AOC). This work will address the degraded fish and wildlife populations, degradation of benthos, and loss of fish and wildlife habitat beneficial use impairments (BUIS) through this restoration.

Activities:
Metroparks Toledo will stabilize 3,493 linear feet of eroding island bank and add quality habitat by adding a rock barrier reef with riparian plantings or a stone shelf with engineered log jams. They will also improve instream habitat in the island cove by creating 3.64 acres of new deep-water habitat and adding vegetated hummocks and wood structures.

Subrecipient:
No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.

Outcomes:
Outcomes include increased riverbank stability, increased habitat diversity and quality, and the addition of hard substrate for benthos and fish use. The intended beneficiaries are all those who live, recreate, or work in the Maumee River AOC.

Metropolitan Park District Of The Toledo Area

S - CROSS AGENCY STRATEGY S.4 - STRENGTHEN TRIBAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS AND ENHANCE ENGAGEMENT 4 - ENSURE CLEAN AND HEALTHY AIR FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 4.1 - IMPROVE AIR QUALITY AND REDUCE LOCALIZED POLLUTION AND HEALTH IMPACTS 5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.1 - ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER AND RELIABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE 5.2 - PROTECT AND RESTORE WATERBODIES AND WATERSHEDS 6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.2 - REDUCE WASTE AND PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION 1 - A CLEANER, HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT 1.2 - PROVIDE FOR CLEAN AND SAFE WATER 5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.2 - PROTECT AND RESTORE WATERBODIES AND WATERSHEDS

66.469 - Geographic Programs - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

EPA Region 5: Chicago [EPA - RO]

Maumee, Ohio 43537 United States

Single Zip Code

EPA-CEP-01

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 09/01/25 to 04/01/27.