02E01931

Description: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Coastal Management Program (CMP) will provide guidance, decision-making, planning, outreach, and implementation for the Lake Michigan Lakewide Action and Management Plan (LAMP), Waukegan Harbor Area of Concern, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement in Illinois.

Activities: IDNR will manage the Lake Michigan Lakewide Action and Management Plan (LAMP) and oversee activities related to remaining Beneficial Use Impairments (BUIS) in the Waukegan Harbor Area of Concern (AOC). IDNR-CMP will provide support, coordination, and education, as well as use its technical and scientific expertise to collaborate with US EPA on addressing water quality, habitat, and lakeshore management challenges.

Subrecipient: The subawards will include activities through the University of Illinois - Illinois Sustainable Technology Center to support AOC work; support and coordinate LAMP partnership; and support to organizations such as the Calumet Collaborative and City of Waukegan.

Outcomes: IDNR will work with underserved communities along Lake Michigan in Illinois, including Waukegan and other North Shore communities; South Shore communities within the City of Chicago; and communities in the Calumet region. IDNR will provide technical and engineering capacity support for these communities and will also incorporate climate resilience programs for coastal communities.

Illinois Department Of Natural Resources

66.469 - Geographic Programs - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

EPA Region 5: Chicago [EPA - RO]

Illinois United States

State-Wide

EPA-CEP-01

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 200% from $1,050,000 to $3,150,000.