Wisconsin air quality contracts
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| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | 10 | $11.2M |
| BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS | 8 | $10.1M |
| FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY | 6 | $1.9M |
| HO-CHUNK NATION OF WISCONSIN | 4 | $787K |
| ST CROIX CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF WISCONSIN | 4 | $1.7M |
| CITY OF MILWAUKEE | 3 | $1.2M |
Recent air quality contracts in Wisconsin
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
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| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO SUPPORT AND ADVANCE THE GULF HYPOXIA ACTION PLAN THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF HO-CHUNK NATION'S NUTRIENT REDUCTION STRATEGY. THE HO-CHUNK NATION WILL USE GULF HYPOXIA PROGRAM FUNDING TO SUPPORT FY 2022-2026 EPA STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL 5: ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES, OBJECTIVE 5.2: PROTECT AND RESTORE WATERBODIES AND WATERSHEDS BY PROVIDING THE RESOURCES FOR THE HO-CHUNK NATION TO BETTER ASSESS AND MANAGE NON-POINT SOURCE CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRIBAL WATERS WITHIN THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER/ATCHAFALAYA RIVER BASIN (MARB). FUNDING UNDER THIS PROPOSAL WILL SUPPORT THE STRATEGIC OUTCOMES AND ACTIVITIES IDENTIFIED IN THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW: GULF HYPOXIA PROGRAM FY 23 IMPLEMENTATION MEMORANDUM FOR TRIBAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS DATED DECEMBER 2, 2022. THIS INCLUDES STRATEGIC OUTCOME 1: SUPPORT STAFF TO IMPLEMENT THE WORKPLAN AND STRATEGIC OUTCOME 4: INCREASE CAPACITY BUILDING FOR NUTRIENT REDUCTION ACTIVITIES. ACTIVITIES UNDER THESE STRATEGIC OUTCOMES INCLUDE ENGAGEMENT, COLLABORATION, INFORMATION SHARING AND MULTIAGENCY PLANNING WITH WATERSHED STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING INTER-TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS, NON-PROFITS, ACADEMIA, COUNTY/STATE/FEDERAL AGENCIES, TRIBAL DEPARTMENTS, TRIBAL LEADERSHIP AND THE PUBLIC. THIS PROJECT WILL ALSO FACILITATE ACTIONS WITHIN THE HO-CHUNK NATION TO REDUCE NUTRIENT LOADS INTO TRIBAL WATERS AND THE MARB SUCH AS WORKING WITH TRIBAL DEPARTMENTS ON AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT PLANS, LAND-USE PLANS AND INTERNAL POLICIES AFFECTING LAND-USE. A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THIS PROJECT IS FOR THE NATION TO BUILD THE CAPACITY TO MANAGE NONPOINT SOURCES. THIS WILL BE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TREATMENT IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO A STATE (TAS) APPLICATION FOR THE CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 319 PROGRAM. GHP FUNDING WILL BE USED TO DRAFT THE KEY COMPONENTS OF THE TAS INCLUDING THE WATERSHED ASSESSMENT REPORT AND NPS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PLAN. GHP FUNDING WILL ALSO BUILD CAPACITY THROUGH CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND HABITAT MONITORING OF TRIBAL WATERS WITHIN THE MARB. THIS AGREEMENT IS SUPPORTED BY FUNDING PROVIDED UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58). ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: DEVELOPMENT OF A CWA SECTION 319 PROGRAM THAT IS FOCUSED ON REDUCING NUTRIENT POLLUTION AND WILL BE SUPPORTIVE OF ACTION PLAN, INCREASE THE TRIBE'S CAPACITY TO ASSESS THE CONDITION OF TRIBAL WATERS, PROMOTE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, MONITOR BIOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES, MONITOR WATER CHEMICAL QUALITY, AND ASSESS HABITAT AT MONITORING STATIONS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE DELIVERABLES TO BE PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT ARE: GRTS REPORT; REVISED QAPP DOCUMENTS; TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL REPORTS; DOCUMENTATION OF PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS, TRAININGS, AND WORKSHOPS; AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT PLAN, PRODUCED BY THE AGRICULTURAL DIVISION; ASSESSMENT REPORT; WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN PROGRAM; CWA SECTION 319 TAS APPLICATION; 319 PROGRAM WORKPLAN; FIELD SHEETS AND LABORATORY RESULTS FOR WATER QUALITY DATA, FISH AND MACROINVERTEBRATE DATA, AND HABITAT ASSESSMENT; AND EXCEL SPREADSHEET CONTAINING DATA FOR WQX SUBMISSION. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES RESULTING FROM THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE: COORDINATED NPS MANAGEMENT AMONG STAKEHOLDERS AND POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIAGENCY PLANS TO ADDRESS NPS ISSUES IN WATERSHEDS OF COMMON INTEREST; IMPROVED WATER QUALITY CONDITIONS OF IMPAIRED AREAS; AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A 319 PROGRAM. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS AND MEMBERS OF HO-CHUNK NATION. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | HO-CHUNK NATION OF WISCONSIN | $251K | — |
| THIS AWARD WILL PROVIDE GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (GAP) FUNDS TO THE MENOMINEE INDIAN TRIBE OF WISCONSIN (MENOMINEE) IN SUPPORT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES. THE FUNDS WILL ENABLE THE TRIBE TO ASSESS, MONITOR AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR PROTECTION OF HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES DURING THIS PERIOD INCLUDE: ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT OF THE GAP PROGRAM, LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY CAPACITIES, AND COORDINATION OF TRAININGS, OUTREACH, AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | MENOMINEE INDIAN TRIBE OF WISCONSIN | $471K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE IN ITS EFFORTS TO DEVELOP A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP THAT WILL BE BUILD NEW AFFORDABLE, DURABLE, AND NET ZERO ENERGY HOUSING IN A NEW FACTORY IN MILWAUKEE&RSQUOANDS CENTURY CITY BUSINESS PARK. THE RECIPIENT WILL DEVELOP A PLAN TO COMBINE TRADITIONAL HOME MORTGAGES, ENERGY EFFICIENCY FINANCE, AND OTHER AFFORDABLE FINANCING TOOLS SO THAT ENOUGH LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES CAN AFFORD NEW HOUSING. THE RECIPIENT WILL ALSO PARTNER WITH TAKE ROOT MILWAUKEE TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH OUTREACH EVENTS, NEWSLETTERS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. THE RECIPIENT WILL ALSO DEVELOP AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLANNING TEAM TO REFINE DESIGNS AND ENERGY MODELING FOR THE NET ZERO ENERGY HOMES. THESE HOMES WILL AID IN IMPROVING INDOOR AND AMBIENT AIR QUALITY, ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES IN MILWAUKEE. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF MILWAUKEE | $25K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO MIDWEST TRIBAL ENERGY RESOURCES ASSOCIATION, INC (MTERA). SPECIFICALLY, THE PROJECT WILL IMPROVE THE LIMITED INTERNAL CAPACITY OF TRIBES TO PLAN, FUND, DEPLOY, AND MANAGE CLIMATE AND POLLUTION REDUCTION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEPLOYING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT, HEALTHY, AND RESILIENT HOUSING AND BUILDINGS (CLIMATE ACTION STRATEGY 3, REFERRED TO AS 'CAS 3') AND INFRASTRUCTURE TO IMPROVE INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENTS (POLLUTION REDUCTION STRATEGY 1, REFERRED TO AS 'PRS 1'). TO UNLOCK THESE VALUABLE PROJECTS, MTERA WILL ALSO FOCUS ON EMPOWERING THE INTERNAL STAFF CAPACITY OF EPA REGION 5 TRIBES THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON REDUCING GHG EMISSIONS AND AIR POLLUTANTS (CLIMATE ACTION STRATEGY 8, REFERRED TO AS 'CAS 8').SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARD TO GRID ALTERNATIVES WILL BE USED TO EXPAND GRID'S EXISTING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO INCLUDE GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE OF TRIBAL LANDS IN THE MIDWEST. SUBAWARDS TO TRIBES WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT INTERNAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE HOME ENERGY AUDITS AND SUBSEQUENT REPAIRS AND INCREASED TRIBAL CAPACITY TO ADDRESS AGING INFRASTRUCTURE. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A REDUCED ENERGY BURDEN, REDUCED GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, AND INCREASED COMMUNITY STRENGTH AND SUSTAINABILITY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | MIDWEST TRIBAL ENERGY RESOURCES ASSOCIATION INC | $21.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO REPLACE IN-USE, NON-ZERO-EMISSION HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES WITH NEW ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES TO REDUCE AIR POLLUTION AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IN EPA REGION 5. THE RECIPIENT WILL REPLACE 50 ELIGIBLE VEHICLES WITH COMPARABLE, ELIGIBLE ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES UNDER THE SCHOOL BUS SUB-PROGRAM, RESULTING IN CLEANER AIR AND IMPROVED HEALTH FOR THE COMMUNITIES IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REPLACING 50 ELIGIBLE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CLASS 7 VEHICLES WITH 50 ELIGIBLE ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES; PURCHASING, INSTALLING, OPERATING, AND MAINTAINING CHARGING EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN THE NEW ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES; ENGAGING AND EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ON ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES; AND PROVIDING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING TO SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE, CHARGING, AND OPERATION OF THE NEW ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE REPLACING 50 ELIGIBLE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CLASS 7 VEHICLES WITH 50 ELIGIBLE ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES, PROVIDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONAL PREPARATION TO STAFF, DRIVERS, ELECTRICIANS, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS, AND MECHANICS; AND ENGAGING AND EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ON ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE REDUCED EMISSIONS, REDUCED FUEL CONSUMPTION, IMPROVED AIR QUALITY, REDUCED STUDENT ABSENTEEISM, REDUCED BUS IDLING, REDUCED MAINTENANCE COSTS, AND INCREASED PUBLIC AWARENESS OF ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE STUDENTS, STAFF, AND MEMBERS IN THE DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM IMPROVED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY IN AREAS IN WHICH THE VEHICLES OPERATE. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | MILWAUKEE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS | $14.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO THE BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA. THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION PROGRAMS, POLICIES, PROJECTS, AND MEASURES IDENTIFIED IN A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN DEVELOPED UNDER A CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION GRANTS PLANNING GRANT. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED THROUGH THIS GRANT WILL BENEFIT ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO BAD RIVER RESERVATION THROUGH FOUR MAIN OBJECTIVES: IMPLEMENTATION OF AMBITIOUS MEASURES THAT WILL ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT CUMULATIVE GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTIONS BY 2030 AND BEYOND; PURSUIT OF MEASURES THAT WILL ACHIEVE SUBSTANTIAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS, PARTICULARLY IN LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; COMPLEMENTING OTHER FUNDING SOURCES TO MAXIMIZE THESE GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTIONS AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS; AND, PURSUIT OF INNOVATIVE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE REPLICABLE AND CAN BE 'SCALED UP' ACROSS MULTIPLE JURISDICTIONS.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PERFORMING ELECTRIFICATION UPGRADES TO HOMES, INSTALLING RESIDENTIAL SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAICS, INSTALLING A SOLAR PLUS STORAGE MICROGRID, LEASING SIX NEW FULLY ELECTRIC VEHICLES, INSTALLING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE, PERFORMING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING. SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON TO FACILITATE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOPS, MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND LAC COURTE OREILLES OJIBWE UNIVERSITY TO IMPLEMENT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES 200 HOMES WITH ELECTRIFICATION UPGRADES, 85 RESIDENTIAL SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLED, AN OPERATIONAL MICROGRID AT THE RECYCLING CENTER, FOUR CHARGING STATIONS INSTALLED, FIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MATERIALS AND COURSES. THE ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A REDUCTION IN GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, REDUCTION IN CRITERIA POLLUTANT EMISSIONS, IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN TRIBAL HOMES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA TRIBAL MEMBERS. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS | $8.4M | — |
| THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (WDNR) WILL ADMINISTER 6 PROJECTS THAT WILL: 1) RESTORE 6.7 ACRES OF WETLAND TO THE MENOMONEE RIVER VALLEY LOCATED IN THE MILWAUKEE ESTUARY AREA OF CONCERN (AOC); 2) RESTORE THE BARKERS ISLAND BEACH TO MITIGATE THE POTENTIAL E. COLI IN THE ST. LOUIS RIVER AOC; 3) DEVELOP A PROJECT AND MANAGEMENT ACTION LIST NECESSARY FOR REMOVAL OF THE HABITAT AND POPULATIONS BENEFICIAL USE IMPAIRMENTS IN THE LOWER GREEN BAY & FOX RIVER AOC; 4) CONDUCT WATER QUALITY MONITORING AT 14 SITES WITHIN THE LOWER FOX BASIN; 5) CONDUCT AESTHETICS MONITORING IN THE LOWER GREEN BAY AND FOX RIVER AREA OF CONCERN; AND 6) COORDINATING CITIZEN-BASED MONITORING EFFORTS IN THE SHEBOYGAN RIVER AOC TO CONTINUE BUILDING CITIZEN CAPACITY TO MONITOR AND TAKE ACTIONS TOWARDS THE PROTECTION OF AOC HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | $4.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO MAINTAIN FINE PARTICULATE MATTER (PM2.5) MONITORING NETWORKS. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO COLLECT QUALITY ASSURED DATA ON AMBIENT AIR CONCENTRATIONS OF PM2.5 AS WELL AS CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND PRECURSORS. DATA WILL BE USED FOR: (1) PROVIDING AIR POLLUTION DATA TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN A TIMELY MANNER, (2) PM2.5 NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (NAAQS) COMPARISONS, (3) DEVELOPMENT AND TRACKING OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS, (4) ASSESSMENTS OF REGIONAL HAZE, AND (5) ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH STUDIES AND OTHER AMBIENT AEROSOL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. THE PM2.5 MONITORING NETWORK DESIGN ADDRESSES THESE FOUR PROGRAM OBJECTIVES THROUGH A COMBINATION OF SITING AND INSTRUMENTATION STRATEGIES. ACTIVITIES: THE RECIPIENT WILL COLLECT QUALITY ASSURED PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS AND SUBMIT RESULTS TO EPA'S NATIONAL AIR QUALITY DATABASE. OUTCOMES: THE ANTICIPATED SHORT-TERM OUTCOME FOR THIS PROJECT IS AN INCREASE IN THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE CHARACTER AND EXTENT OF PM2.5 IN THE AMBIENT AIR. THE LONG-TERM OUTCOME, THROUGH THE EVENTUAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THE STATE'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, IS REDUCED PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE PM2.5 NAAQS AS SET FORTH IN THE CLEAN AIR ACT. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE WISCONSIN RESIDENTS WHO WILL HAVE DECREASED RISK OF ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS, INCLUDING CANCER AND NEUROLOGICAL EFFECTS. SUBRECIPIENT: NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | $1.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO MAINTAIN FINE PARTICULATE MATTER (PM2.5) MONITORING NETWORKS IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO COLLECT QUALITY ASSURED DATA ON AMBIENT AIR CONCENTRATIONS OF PM2.5, CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND PRECURSORS. DATA WILL BE USED FOR PROVIDING AIR POLLUTION DATA TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN A TIMELY MANNER, PM2.5 NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (NAAQS) COMPARISONS, DEVELOPMENT AND TRACKING OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS, ASSESSMENTS OF REGIONAL HAZE, AND ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH STUDIES AND OTHER AMBIENT AEROSOL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL COLLECT QUALITY ASSURED PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS AND SUBMIT RESULTS TO EPA'S NATIONAL AIR QUALITY SYSTEMS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE WISCONSIN PM2.5 NETWORK, ANNUAL NETWORK PLANS, AND PROCUREMENT OF NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO OPERATE PM2.5 MONITORS. THE ANTICIPATED SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES FOR THIS PROJECT INCLUDE INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF THE CHARACTER AND EXTENT OF PM2.5 IN AMBIENT AIR. THE LONG-TERM OUTCOMES INCLUDE REDUCE PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE PM2.5 NAAQS AS SET FORTH IN THE CLEAN AIR ACT. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE WISCONSIN RESIDENTS WHO WILL HAVE DECREASED RISKS OF ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | $1.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA). THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO CITY OF MILWAUKEE. THE PROPOSED HEALTHY HOMES AND CITY OF MILWAUKEE'S ENVIRONMENTAL COLLABORATION OFFICE (ECO) NEIGHBORHOODS PROJECT SEEKS TO EXPAND AWARENESS OF AND ACCESS TO LOCAL AND STATEWIDE HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS AND FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES THROUGH COLLABORATIVE OUTREACH AND MARKETING EFFORTS AND BY FUNDING ENERGY AUDITS FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS LIVING IN HISTORICALLY DISINVESTED NEIGHBORHOODS ON MILWAUKEE'S PREDOMINATELY AFRICAN AMERICAN NORTH SIDE IN THE 53210, 53216, 53208, 53206, 53209 AREAS, AND PREDOMINATELY LATINX SOUTH SIDE IN THE 53204, 53207, 53215, WHERE LACK OF ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, HEALTHY, CLIMATE-RESILIENT HOUSING IS MOST PERVASIVE. WORKING WITH DIVERSE, COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH NON-PROFITS, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, THEY WILL USE GRASSROOTS EFFORTS TO DISTRIBUTE RESOURCE GUIDES WITH INFORMATION ABOUT COMMON HOME HEALTH ISSUES AND SMALL-SCALE EFFORTS RESIDENTS CAN TAKE TO ADDRESS THEM LIKE HOW TO PROPERLY CLEAN LEAD PAINT CHIPS, AS WELL AS LARGE-SCALE EFFORTS LIKE MAKING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS THAT ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE. THIS WILL BE COMPLEMENTED BY A HOUSING PROGRAM SECTION, PROVIDING DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL THE HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS AND FUNDING SOURCES AVAILABLE, AND EMPHASIZING LOW-TO-NO COST SERVICES. THE PROGRAM GUIDES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED DIRECTLY TO RESIDENTS BY NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED, PAID AND VOLUNTEER OUTREACH SUPPORT STAFF THROUGH COMMUNITY EVENTS, NEIGHBORHOOD CANVASSING, ETC. THIS INFORMATION WILL ALSO BE SHARED BROADLY THROUGH BROADCAST AND SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING. $200,000 OF THE PROJECT AWARD WILL FUND ENERGY AUDITS FOR LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERS. THE AUDITS WILL IDENTIFY NECESSARY HOME REPAIRS, ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS, AND FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES. REFERRALS TO ADDITIONAL HOUSING RESOURCES WILL BE MADE AS NEEDED, PROVIDING HOMEOWNERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS TO TAKE THE NEXT STEPS TOWARDS INCREASING THE HEALTH AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE OF THEIR HOMES.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 1. RESILIENCE AMBASSADORS AND OUTREACH SUPPORT TEAMS: ONE RA WILL BE HIRED BY SHERMAN PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (SPCA) AND ANOTHER BY CLEAN WI (CW) TO PLAN AND FACILITATE THE PROJECT'S COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS ON THE NORTH SIDE IN YEAR ONE. BY YEAR TWO, CLEAN WI WILL HIRE ANOTHER BILINGUAL RA WHO WILL CONCENTRATE EFFORTS ON THE SOUTH SIDE. . RAS WILL BE TRAINED BY SPCA AND CW WITH SUPPORT FROM ECO STAFF TO EDUCATE RESIDENTS ON HEALTHY HOMES PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES. REGULAR TRAINING BY RAS WILL ONBOARD NEW AND UPDATE EXISTING OUTREACH SUPPORT STAFF ON PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES, ENSURING RESIDENTS ARE RECEIVING THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION. 2. ECO NEIGHBORHOODS: SHERMAN PARK AND CENTURY CITY'S ECO NEIGHBORHOOD TEAMS WILL CONTINUE TO RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM ECO, SPCA, AND CW TO ENGAGE WITH THIS AND OTHER PROJECTS UNIQUE TO EACH GROUP. ECO WILL WORK WITH PROJECT PARTNERS TO CONNECT WITH RESIDENTS ON THE SOUTH SIDE AND ESTABLISH AT LEAST ONE NEW ECO NEIGHBORHOOD TEAM (ENT). ECO WILL FOLLOW THE ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES FOR ONBOARDING A NEW ENT AND WILL CONNECT THEM WITH AN RA FOR HEALTHY HOMES TRAINING AFTER THEY ARE FIRMLY ESTABLISHED. 3. ENERGY AUDITS AND RESOURCE REFERRALS: $200,000 OF THE PROJECT AWARD WILL FUND ENERGY AUDITS FOR LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERS AND WILL IDENTIFY ENERGY SAVING AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL AND AIR QUALITY HAZARDS IN THE HOME INCLUDING ASTHMA TRIGGERS. DURING RA'S HEALTHY HOMES OUTREACH, THEY WILL REFER HOMEOWNERS TO RELEVANT HOUSING PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES LIKE THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OR CHILDHOOD LEAD PREVENTION PROGRAM AS NEEDED BASED ON AN ELIGIBILITY SCREENING. RA'S WILL FOLLOW UP WITH THE HOMEOWNERS POST-AUDIT TO REFER THEM TO PROGRAMS THAT CAN FURTHER REDUCE THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND SUPPORT A HEALTHIER HOME ENVIRONMENT. THEY WANT TO EN | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF MILWAUKEE | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THEIR AIR MONITORING ACTIVITIES. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPLACE 16 MULTIPOLLUTANT MONITORING SHELTERS AND FIVE PARTICULATE MONITORS. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AIR MONITORING SHELTERS AND PARTICULATE MONITORS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE UPGRADED AIR MONITORING SITES AND EQUIPMENT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED SUSTAINABILITY OF AMBIENT AIR MONITORING NETWORK, INCREASED PUBLIC AWARENESS OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY, AND INCREASED ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND TOOLS THAT INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND REDUCTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND HUMAN HEALTH RISKS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE CITIZENS OF WISCONSIN. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | $971K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:- THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO LEONARDO ACADEMY INC. LEONARDO ACADEMY INC. WILL BE PARTNERING WITH INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND UNDER THE DIRECTION OF LEO, INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING QUOTES FROM VENDORS, PLACING THE PURCHASE ORDER, AND PAYING FOR THE EQUIPMENT USING THEIR OWN FUNDING. -SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPLACE 23 DIESEL SCHOOL BUSES WITH 16 LP POWERED SCHOOL BUSES THAT WILL NOTICEABLY REDUCE EMISSIONS FOR ONE OF THE LARGEST EMPLOYERS IN THE COMMUNITY AND THE BUSES WILL REDUCE EMISSIONS BY USING LOW OR NO EMISSIONS TECHNOLOGY, BUT IT ALSO SUPPORTS THE CONTINUATION OF REDUCING EMISSIONS BY AFFORDING INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH THE APPROPRIATE TIME IT NEEDS TO EVALUATE OTHER EMISSION REDUCTION FLEET OPTIONS THAT WORKS FOR ITS CLIMATE. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: - REPLACING 23 DIESEL SCHOOL BUSES WITH 16 LP POWERED SCHOOL BUSES - THE REPLACEMENT OF THESE DIESEL BUSES SUPPORTS THE CONTINUATION OF REDUCING EMISSIONS BY AFFORDING INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH THE APPROPRIATE TIME IT NEEDS TO EVALUATE OTHER EMISSION REDUCTION FLEET OPTIONS THAT WORKS FOR ITS CLIMATE. - UNDER THE DIRECTION OF LEO, INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING VENDOR QUOTES AND PERFORMANCE DOCUMENTATION, ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDER, EXPECTED DELIVERY OF THE NEW VEHICLES, PLANNING WITH LEO REGARDING DESTRUCTION AND SCRAPPAGE OF OLD VEHICLES, AND REQUESTING OF TIMING FOR REIMBURSEMENT -REDUCING EMISSIONS FROM REPLACEMENT BY: - .026 ANNUAL REDUCTION = TONS PM2.5 - .085 LIFETIME REDUCTION = TONS PM2.5 - .898 ANNUAL REDUCTION = TONS NOX - 3.210 LIFETIME REDUCTION = TONS NOX - $1,085234 /TON LIFETIME CAPITAL COST EFFECTIVENESSSUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: - REPLACING 23 DIESEL SCHOOL BUSES WITH 16 LP POWERED SCHOOL BUSES. - OBTAINING VENDOR QUOTES AND PERFORMANCE DOCUMENTATION, - ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDER, EXPECTED DELIVERY OF THE NEW VEHICLES, - PLANNING WITH LEO REGARDING DESTRUCTION AND SCRAPPAGE OF OLD VEHICLES, AND - REQUESTING OF TIMING FOR REIMBURSEMENT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE, - OBTAINING 16 NEW LP POWERED SCHOOL BUSES, - DESTROYING/SCRAPPING 23 DIESEL SCHOOL BUSES, - AND, REDUCING EMISSIONS FROM REPLACEMENT BY: - .026 ANNUAL REDUCTION = TONS PM2.5 - .085 LIFETIME REDUCTION = TONS PM2.5 - .898 ANNUAL REDUCTION = TONS NOX - 3.210 LIFETIME REDUCTION = TONS NOX - $1,085234 /TON LIFETIME CAPITAL COST EFFECTIVENESS THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE, LEONARDO ACADEMY INC. AND THEY ARE PARTNERING WITH INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | LEONARDO ACADEMY INC | $912K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (WDNR) IN ITS EFFORTS TO REDUCE DIESEL EMISSIONS AND EXPOSURE THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. WDNR WILL TARGET PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL AND MUNICIPAL TRANSIT BUS FLEETS FOR PROJECTS LOOKING TO REPLACE OLDER BUSES WITH NEW DIESEL OR ALTERNATIVE FUELED BUSES MEETING MORE STRINGENT EMISSION STANDARDS. WDNR'S PROGRAM WILL ALSO TARGET QUALIFYING NON-ROAD DIESEL ENGINES FOR REPLACEMENT AND RETROFIT. THE PROJECTS UNDER WDNR'S PROGRAM WILL REDUCE EMISSIONS OF DIESEL PARTICULATE MATTER AND OTHER POLLUTANTS SUCH AS NITROGEN OXIDES, CARBON MONOXIDE AND HYDROCARBONS. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | $829K | — |
| THE PROJECT WILL UPDATE THE CHEMICAL MECHANISMS RELATED TO DINITROGEN PENTOXIDE (N2O5) CHEMISTRY IN THE CMAQ AIR QUALITY MODEL AND USE THE IMPROVED CMAQ MODEL TO INVESTIGATE THE INFLUENCE OF N2O5 CHEMISTRY ON NOX, OZONE AND FINE PM. THE RESEARCH WILL GENERATE PUBLICATIONS AND FINDINGS THAT LEAD TO IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING OF N2O5 CHEMISTRY AND ITS IMPACTS ON THE FORMATION, FATE, AND TRANSPORT OF NOX, OZONE, AND FINE PARTICULATE MATTER (PM), WHICH ARE AIR POLLUTANTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADVERSE HEALTH IMPACTS. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM | $798K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE FOREST COUNTY POTOWATAMI COMMUNITY (FCPC) CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FCPC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA). THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING, AIR QUALITY, AND WATER QUALITY. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, FCPC WILL PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE TRIBE'S WATER, LAND, AND AIR RESOURCES BY BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM, ENSURE HEALTHY AMBIENT AIR QUALITY FOR THE RESERVATION AND SURROUNDING AIR-SHED, AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER POLLUTION FROM BOTH POINT AND NON-POINT SOURCES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DELIVERABLES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING, WATER QUALITY, AND AIR QUALITY. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF FCPC IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, MAINTENANCE, AND ENHANCEMENT OF A TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF FEDERAL LAW AND INTEGRATED WITH TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND OTHER FCPC ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF FCPC. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY | $771K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA (BAD RIVER) CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BAD RIVER AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA). THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING, WATER QUALITY, AIR QUALITY, AND BROWNFIELDS CAPABILITY.ACTIVITIES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING, WATER QUALITY, AIR QUALITY, AND BROWNFIELDS CAPABILITY.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DELIVERABLES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS | $745K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA (BAD RIVER BAND) CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BAD RIVER BAND AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA). THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING, WATER QUALITY, AIR QUALITY, AND BROWNFIELDS CAPABILITY.ACTIVITIES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING, WATER QUALITY, AIR QUALITY, AND BROWNFIELDS CAPABILITY.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DELIVERABLES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS | $711K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (WDNR) IN ITS EFFORTS TO REDUCE DIESEL EMISSIONS AND EXPOSURE THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. WDNR WILL TARGET PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL AND MUNICIPAL TRANSIT BUS FLEETS FOR PROJECTS LOOKING TO REPLACE OLDER BUSES WITH NEW DIESEL OR ALTERNATIVE FUELED BUSES MEETING MORE STRINGENT EMISSION STANDARDS. WDNRS PROGRAM WILL ALSO TARGET QUALIFYING NON-ROAD DIESEL ENGINES FOR REPLACEMENT AND RETROFIT. THE PROJECTS UNDER WDNRS PROGRAM WILL REDUCE EMISSIONS OF DIESEL PARTICULATE MATTER AND OTHER POLLUTANTS SUCH AS NITROGEN OXIDES, CARBON MONOXIDE AND HYDROCARBONS. THIS PROJECT WILL BENEFIT THE PUBLIC AND IN PARTICULAR, THOSE WHO LIVE, WORK OR PLAY NEAR WHERE THE AFFECTED FLEET OPERATES. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT SHOULD BENEFIT THE PUBLIC WITH CLEANER AIR AND LOWER TOXIC EMISSIONS OF DIESEL EXHAUST. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | $711K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE ST. CROIX CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF WISCONSIN'S (ST. CROIX) CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS, AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ST CROIX AND EPA. THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS TRIBAL PROGRAMS TO CARRY OUT CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 106, GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT SECTION 306, AND BROWNFIELDS 128(A) ACTIVITIES. THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING, WATER QUALITY, AIR QUALITY, AND BROWNFIELDS CAPABILITY.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, ST CROIX WILL PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE TRIBE'S WATER, LAND, AND AIR RESOURCES BY BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM, ESTABLISH AND ENHANCE THE SITE RESPONSE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES THE FOUR ELEMENTS OF A BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM, ASSESS HOMES AND BUSINESSES FOR AIR QUALITY CONCERNS, AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER POLLUTION FROM BOTH POINT AND NON-POINT SOURCES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DELIVERABLES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING, WATER QUALITY, AND BROWNFIELDS CAPABILITY. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE ST. CROIX CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF WISCONSIN. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | ST CROIX CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF WISCONSIN | $702K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE ST. CROIX CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF WISCONSIN'S (ST. CROIX) CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS, AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ST CROIX AND EPA. THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS TRIBAL PROGRAMS TO CARRY OUT CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 106, GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT SECTION 306, AND BROWNFIELDS 128(A) ACTIVITIES. THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING, WATER QUALITY, AIR QUALITY, AND BROWNFIELDS CAPABILITY.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, ST CROIX WILL PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE TRIBE'S WATER, LAND, AND AIR RESOURCES BY BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM, ESTABLISH AND ENHANCE THE SITE RESPONSE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES THE FOUR ELEMENTS OF A BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM, ASSESS HOMES AND BUSINESSES FOR AIR QUALITY CONCERNS, AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER POLLUTION FROM BOTH POINT AND NON-POINT SOURCES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DELIVERABLES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING, WATER QUALITY, AND BROWNFIELDS CAPABILITY. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE ST. CROIX CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF WISCONSIN. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | ST CROIX CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF WISCONSIN | $681K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY (FCPC) CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FCPC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA). THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING, AIR QUALITY, AND WATER QUALITY.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, FCPC WILL PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE TRIBE'S WATER, LAND, AND AIR RESOURCES BY BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM, ENSURE HEALTHY AMBIENT AIR QUALITY FOR THE RESERVATION AND SURROUNDING AIR-SHED, AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER POLLUTION FROM BOTH POINT AND NON-POINT SOURCES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DELIVERABLES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING, WATER QUALITY, AND AIR QUALITY. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF FCPC IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, MAINTENANCE, AND ENHANCEMENT OF A TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF FEDERAL LAW AND INTEGRATED WITH TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND OTHER FCPC ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF FCPC. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY | $666K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SOKAOGON CHIPPEWA COMMUNITY (SCC) CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS, AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SCC AND EPA. THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS TRIBAL PROGRAMS TO CARRY OUT CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 106, GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 319 ACTIVITIES. THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING AND WATER QUALITY. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, SCC WILL PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE TRIBE'S WATER, LAND, AND AIR RESOURCES BY BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER POLLUTION FROM BOTH POINT AND NON-POINT SOURCES. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE A CORE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM TO ENABLE THE TRIBE TO RESPOND TO THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH FEDERAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTIONS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DELIVERABLES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING AND WATER QUALITY. THROUGH WORK WITH EPA, THE SOKAOGON CHIPPEWA COMMUNITY PLANS TO MONITOR, ANALYZE AND DOCUMENT VARIOUS BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS TO BETTER MANAGE RESERVATION WATERS AND OTHER INTERRELATED RESOURCES. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE A CORE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM TO ENABLE THE TRIBE TO RESPOND TO THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH FEDERAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTIONS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF SCC. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | SOKAOGAN CHIPPEWA COMMUNITY | $562K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE LAC COURTE OREILLES' (LCO) CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ENGAGE THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC, AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN LCO AND EPA. THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDS TO THE TRIBE'S GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (GAP) AND CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA) SECTION 106 PROGRAM. THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING AND WATER QUALITY.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, LCO WILL PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE TRIBE'S WATER, LAND, AND AIR RESOURCES BY BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SURFACE WATER POLLUTION. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE A CORE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM TO ENABLE THE TRIBE TO RESPOND TO THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH FEDERAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTIONS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DELIVERABLES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING AND WATER QUALITY. THROUGH WORK WITH EPA, LCO PLANS TO MONITOR, ANALYZE AND DOCUMENT VARIOUS BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS TO BETTER MANAGE RESERVATION WATERS AND OTHER INTERRELATED RESOURCES. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE A CORE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM TO ENABLE THE TRIBE TO RESPOND TO THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH FEDERAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTIONS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF LCO. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | LAC COURTE OREILLES BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF WISCONSIN | $548K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST WITH NECESSARY DEVELOPMENT, ESTABLISHMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF ADEQUATE MONITORING PROGRAMS FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION OR IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR QUALITY STANDARDS. THIS GRANT IS PROVIDED TO CONDUCT AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING OF FINE PARTICULATE MATTER. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COLLECT QUALITY ASSURED DATA ON AMBIENT AIR CONCENTRATIONS OF PM2.5, CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND PRECURSORS. DATA WILL BE USED FOR PROVIDING AIR POLLUTION DATA TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN A TIMELY MANNER, PM2.5 NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS COMPARISONS, DEVELOPMENT AND TRACKING OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS, ASSESSMENTS OF REGIONAL HAZE, AND ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH STUDIES AND OTHER AMBIENT AEROSOL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COLLECTING QUALITY ASSURED PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS AND SUBMIT RESULTS TO EPA'S NATIONAL AIR QUALITY SYSTEMS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE WISCONSIN PM2.5 NETWORK, ANNUAL NETWORK PLANS, AND PROCUREMENT OF NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO OPERATE PM2.5 MONITORS. THE ANTICIPATED SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES FOR THIS PROJECT INCLUDE INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF THE CHARACTER AND EXTENT OF PM2.5 IN AMBIENT AIR. THE LONG-TERM OUTCOMES INCLUDE REDUCED PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE PM2.5 NAAQS AS SET FORTH IN THE CLEAN AIR ACT. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE WISCONSIN RESIDENTS WHO WILL HAVE DECREASED RISKS OF ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | $540K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AWARD WILL PROVIDE GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (GAP) FUNDS TO THE MENOMINEE INDIAN TRIBE OF WISCONSIN IN SUPPORT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES. THE FUNDS WILL ENABLE THE TRIBE TO ASSESS, MONITOR, AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR PROTECTION OF HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE MENOMINEE INDIAN TRIBE OF WISCONSIN WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY PRESENCE. MENOMINEE INDIAN TRIBE OF WISCONSIN WILL CONTINUE TO WORK WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS TO ADDRESS AREAS OF CONCERN AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATE REGULATORY AGENCY. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE MENOMINEE INDIAN TRIBE OF WISCONSIN.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THE TRIBE WILL: 1. DEVELOP AND ENSURE ADEQUATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, PROCESSES, AND RESOURCES ARE IN PLACE TO SUSTAIN AN ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY PRESENCE IN ACTIVITIES AFFECTING THE TRIBE. 2. UPDATING A JOINT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN THAT IDENTIFIES LONG-RANGE ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION GOALS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE GAP CAPACITY INDICATORS AND EPA PROGRAM AUTHORITIES. 3. SUPPORT THE MENOMINEE WATER RESOURCE PROGRAM'S EFFORT PURSUIT OF TAS ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT AND TO EXPAND WATER RESOURCE PROTECTION ACTIVITIES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DELIVERABLES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING. THE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS RECOGNIZED AS THE LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY ASSISTING THE MENOMINEE TRIBE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN ACHIEVING THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL AND HUMAN HEALTH PROTECTION GOALS IN ALIGNMENT WITH MENOMINEE CULTURE AND BELIEFS. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE MENOMINEE INDIAN TRIBE OF WISCONSIN. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | MENOMINEE INDIAN TRIBE OF WISCONSIN | $520K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AWARD WILL PROVIDE GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (GAP) FUNDS TO THE STOCKBRIDGE-MUNSEE COMMUNITY IN SUPPORT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES. THE FUNDS WILL ENABLE THE TRIBE TO ASSESS, MONITOR AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR PROTECTION OF HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES DURING THIS PERIOD INCLUDE: ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT OF THE GAP PROGRAM, LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY CAPACITIES, SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE AN INCREASE IN CORE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CAPACITY AND A STRONG ABILITY TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY RELATED TO SPECIFIC AREAS OF CONCERN, INCLUDING AIR QUALITY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAMS. THIS GRANT IS PROVIDED TO THE STOCKBRIDGE-MUNSEE COMMUNITY AND THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE TRIBE. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | STOCKBRIDGE-MUNSEE COMMUNITY | $520K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMPETITIVELY SELECTED GRANT IS TO CONDUCT AMBIENT AIR MONITORING OF PM 2.5 IN COMMUNITIES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH OUTCOME DISPARITIES STEMMING FROM POLLUTION AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. ACTIVITIES:THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY AND LOCAL EFFORTS TO MONITOR AIR QUALITY AND TO PROMOTE AIR QUALITY MONITORING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITIES, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THAT: LEVERAGE EXISTING AIR QUALITY EXPERTISE, EXPAND USE OF COMMUNITY MONITORING GROUPS AND OTHER APPROACHES THAT GIVE THE COMMUNITY A VOICE IN THE MONITORING OF THE AIR QUALITY, AND BUILD A FOUNDATION OF TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS AND ENHANCED UNDERSTANDING FROM WHICH SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO COMMUNITY AIR POLLUTION PROBLEMS CAN BE FOUND. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL CREATE A COMMUNITY-BASED NETWORK OF NEIGHBORHOOD LEVEL AIR SENSOR STATIONS IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. COMMUNITY MEMBERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE EDUCATION ON HOW TO ACCESS THE AIR QUALITY DATA, AND ACTION STEPS TO RESPOND TO AIR QUALITY RELATED RISK FACTORS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:EXPECTED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE INSTALLING PURPLEAIR SENSORS AND USING PORTABLE AIRBEAM SENSORS AT SELECT MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DEVELOPING EDUCATION MATERIALS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND SHARING AIR QUALITY DATA THROUGH VARIOUS DATABASES. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE OF AIR QUALITY RISKS AND HEALTH, DOCUMENTED AIR QUALITY TRENDS, AND REDUCTION OF ASTHMA RELATED EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE RESIDENTS OF ASTHMA BURDENED COMMUNITIES IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN, INC. | $500K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE RED CLIFF BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA (RED CLIFF BAND) CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN RED CLIFF BAND AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA). THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING AND WATER QUALITY.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, RED CLIFF BAND WILL PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE TRIBE'S WATER, LAND, AND AIR RESOURCES BY BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER POLLUTION FROM BOTH POINT AND NON-POINT SOURCES. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE A CORE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM TO ENABLE THE TRIBE TO RESPOND TO THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH FEDERAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTIONS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DELIVERABLES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING AND WATER QUALITY. THROUGH WORK WITH EPA, THE RED CLIFF BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA PLANS TO MONITOR, ANALYZE AND DOCUMENT VARIOUS BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS TO BETTER MANAGE RESERVATION WATERS AND OTHER INTERRELATED RESOURCES. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE A CORE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM TO ENABLE THE TRIBE TO RESPOND TO THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH FEDERAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTIONS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF RED CLIFF BAND. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | RED CLIFF BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF WISCONSIN | $420K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SOKAOGON CHIPPEWA COMMUNITY (SCC) CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SCC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA). THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING AND WATER QUALITY.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, SCC WILL PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE TRIBE'S WATER, LAND, AND AIR RESOURCES BY BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER POLLUTION FROM BOTH POINT AND NON-POINT SOURCES. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE A CORE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM TO ENABLE THE TRIBE TO RESPOND TO THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH FEDERAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTIONS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DELIVERABLES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING AND WATER QUALITY. THROUGH WORK WITH EPA, THE SOKAOGON CHIPPEWA COMMUNITY PLANS TO MONITOR, ANALYZE AND DOCUMENT VARIOUS BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS TO BETTER MANAGE RESERVATION WATERS AND OTHER INTERRELATED RESOURCES. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE A CORE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM TO ENABLE THE TRIBE TO RESPOND TO THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH FEDERAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTIONS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF SCC. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | SOKAOGAN CHIPPEWA COMMUNITY | $408K | — |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT IS TO CREATE THE FRAMEWORK OF A NEW FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT TOOL THAT CAN BE USED TO EVALUATE WETLANDS FOR PERMITTING PURPOSES, ESTIMATE WETLAND MITIGATION NEEDS, ASSESS MITIGATION SITE POTENTIAL, ASSESS RESTORATION SITE FUNCTIONALITY, AND/OR MONITOR WETLANDS FOR CHANGE OVER TIME. SPECIFICALLY, TO ACCOMPLISH THIS TASK, WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES WILL PARTNER WITH THE MINNESOTA BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES (BWSR) AS A SUB-AWARDEE TO PRODUCE THE PROTOTYPE FOR A NEW MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RAPID WETLAND ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY AND ASSOCIATED CALCULATOR. THE PROJECT WILL ADVANCE THE MONITORING, ASSESSMENT, AND REGULATORY CORE ELEMENTS AND THE STRATEGIC GOAL OF PROTECTING WETLANDS AND WATER QUALITY. EXPECTED BENEFICIARIES ARE RESIDENTS OF WISCONSIN. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | $393K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AWARD WILL PROVIDE GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (GAP) FUNDS TO THE HO-CHUNK NATION IN SUPPORT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES. THE FUNDS WILL ENABLE THE TRIBE TO ASSESS, MONITOR, AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR PROTECTION OF HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE HO-CHUNK NATION WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM TO ENSURE THE TRIBE HAS THE ABILITY AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES TO RESPOND TO POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS AND POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS. HO-CHUNK NATION WILL CONTINUE TO WORK WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS TO ADDRESS AREAS OF CONCERN AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATE REGULATORY AGENCY. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE HO-CHUNK NATION. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THE TRIBE WILL: 1. WORK ON LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL POLICY RELATED TO ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AIR, WATER PROTECTIONS, AND WASTE REDUCTIONS. 2. DEVELOP AND ENHANCE THE TRIBES RELATIONSHIP WITH STATE AND FEDERAL PARTNERS ON JOINT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. 3. PURSUE FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS WHERE THOSE PROGRAMS INTERSECT WITH THE NATION'S ENVIRONMENTAL AND JURISDICTIONAL NEEDS. 4. MANAGE THE DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOR THE HO-CHUNK NATION TO BUILD ON CORE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM COMPETENCIES. 5. EDUCATE AND INFORM THE HO-CHUNK LEADERSHIP AND THE COMMUNITY TO INCREASE AWARENESS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND THE POTENTIAL AFFECTS TO THE HO-CHUNK NATION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DELIVERABLES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE HO-CHUNK NATION. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | HO-CHUNK NATION OF WISCONSIN | $243K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S BEACH MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE UPCOMING SWIMMING 2024 SEASON, INCLUDING MEETING PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY FEDERAL BEACH ACT TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR THE BEACH GRANT. IT WILL FUND THE RECIPIENT'S EFFORTS TO MONITOR WATER QUALITY AT DESIGNATED RECREATIONAL BEACHES IN WISCONSIN AND TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC WHEN THE WATERS EXCEED THE BEACH NOTIFICATION THRESHOLD FOR BACTERIA.ACTIVITIES:THE MONITORING AND NOTIFICATION PROGRAM WILL CONSIST OF BACTERIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY MONITORING AT RECREATIONAL BATHING BEACHES, PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND RISK COMMUNICATION OF THE SAMPLE RESULTS, MEASURES TO NOTIFY EPA, AND A PUBLIC EVALUATION COMPONENT. THE GRANTEE WILL NOTIFY THE PUBLIC OF A WATER QUALITY EXCEEDANCE BY ISSUING AN ADVISORY OR CLOSURE. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL BEACH GUIDANCE PUBLISHED AT THE TIME OF GRANT AWARD.SUBRECIPIENT:THE STATE OF WISCONSIN IS PROVIDING FUNDING TO THE 14 RELEVANT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS TO FUND THE BEACH MONITORING AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION PROCESS FOR THE BEACHES WITHIN IN THOSE COUNTIES.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SUBMISSIONS OF WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ACTIONS AND AN ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE SWIMMER ILLNESS BY PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH BACTERIOLOGICAL INFORMATION SO THEY CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT WHICH BEACHES TO ATTEND. BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS THAT VISIT THE BEACHES. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | $222K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S BEACH MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE UPCOMING SWIMMING 2024 SEASON, INCLUDING MEETING PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY FEDERAL BEACH ACT TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR THE BEACH GRANT. IT WILL FUND THE RECIPIENT'S EFFORTS TO MONITOR WATER QUALITY AT DESIGNATED RECREATIONAL BEACHES IN WISCONSIN AND TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC WHEN THE WATERS EXCEED THE BEACH NOTIFICATION THRESHOLD FOR BACTERIA.ACTIVITIES:THE MONITORING AND NOTIFICATION PROGRAM WILL CONSIST OF BACTERIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY MONITORING AT RECREATIONAL BATHING BEACHES, PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND RISK COMMUNICATION OF THE SAMPLE RESULTS, MEASURES TO NOTIFY EPA, AND A PUBLIC EVALUATION COMPONENT. THE GRANTEE WILL NOTIFY THE PUBLIC OF A WATER QUALITY EXCEEDANCE BY ISSUING AN ADVISORY OR CLOSURE. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL BEACH GUIDANCE PUBLISHED AT THE TIME OF GRANT AWARD.SUBRECIPIENT:THE STATE OF WISCONSIN IS PROVIDING FUNDING TO THE 14 RELEVANT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS TO FUND THE BEACH MONITORING AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION PROCESS FOR THE BEACHES WITHIN IN THOSE COUNTIES.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SUBMISSIONS OF WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ACTIONS AND AN ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE SWIMMER ILLNESS BY PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH BACTERIOLOGICAL INFORMATION SO THEY CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT WHICH BEACHES TO ATTEND. BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS THAT VISIT THE BEACHES. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | $220K | — |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE, WI TO COORDINATE THE HEALTHY PEOPLE, HOMES AND NEIGHBORHOODS CAMPAIGN TO CONDUCT OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO PREDOMINATELY AFRICAN AMERICAN AND LATINX NEIGHBORHOODS FOCUSED ON INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF URBAN AGRICULTURE. THE KEY OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO HELP NEIGHBORHOODS TAKE COLLECTIVE ACTION TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD LEVEL. ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: 1) MOBILE RESOURCE TEAMS OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (CHWS) DISTRIBUTING INDOOR AIR QUALITY RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION TO RESIDENTS OF UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS, 2) DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A HEALTHY HOMES RESOURCE GUIDE, 3) DEVELOPING AN ECO NEIGHBORHOODS TOOLKIT, AND 4) CONDUCTING COMMUNITY SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOPS ON URBAN GARDENING AND ITS POSITIVE IMPACT ON LOCAL AIR QUALITY, EXPOSURE TO GREEN JOB OPPORTUNITIES, AND HEALTHY HOMES. OUTCOMES | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF MILWAUKEE | $200K | — |
| DESCRIPTION: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING UNDER SECTION 103 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA) TO THE HO-CHUNK NATION OF WISCONSIN (HCN) TO EXPAND ITS EXPERTISE AND MONITORING CAPABILITIES FOR THEIR AIR QUALITY PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES: HCN WILL OBTAIN TRAINING FOR THE AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND AIR MONITORING SOFTWARE. HCN WILL ALSO PERFORM INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT FOR ITS RESIDENTS AS WELL AS CONDUCT TWO OUTREACH SESSIONS. HCN WILL REVIEW COMMENTS ITS TREATMENT AS A STATE (TAS) APPLICATION AND SUBMIT A FINISHED CAA SECTION 105 WORKPLAN, AND CONTINUE THE OPERATION OF ITS TWO PARTICULATE MATTER (PM) AIR MONITORING STATIONS. OUTCOMES: EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED EXPERTISE AND KNOWLEDGE OF AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT OF THE AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST, IMPROVEMENT IN INDOOR AIR QUALITY AMONG TRIBAL CITIZENS, INCREASED CAPACITY OF THE TRIBAL AIR QUALITY PROGRAM, AND EXPAND THE KNOWLEDGE OF PARTICULATE MATTER (PM) POLLUTION IN HO-CHUNK NATION. THE BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE TRIBAL MEMBERS OF HO-CHUNK NATION. SUBRECIPIENT: NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | HO-CHUNK NATION OF WISCONSIN | $154K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE RED CLIFF BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA IN ITS EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT AIR QUALITY PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT TRIBAL LANDS.ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT SECTION 103 PROGRAM, INCLUDING: 1) BUILD TRIBAL CAPACITY TO ADDRESS A WIDE RANGE OF AIR QUALITY ISSUES, 2) IMPLEMENT AN INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM, 3) CARRY OUT AN OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY ON AIR QUALITY AND HEALTH IMPACTS, AND 4) DEVELOP A SOURCE AND EMISSIONS INVENTORY FOR TRIBAL LANDS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:PRIMARY DELIVERABLES OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE A SOURCE AND EMISSIONS INVENTORY AND DATA COLLECTION ON AMBIENT AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY TO HELP INFORM TRIBAL POLICY AND AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DECISIONS. OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED TRIBAL AWARENESS AND CAPACITY TO ADDRESS AIR QUALITY ISSUES AND IMPROVED AIR QUALITY ON TRIBAL LANDS. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE TRIBAL RESIDENTS OF THE RED CLIFF BAND, WHO WILL HAVE IMPROVED AIR QUALITY AND REDUCED LOCALIZED POLLUTION. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | RED CLIFF BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF WISCONSIN | $149K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY (FCPC) CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FCPC AND EPA. THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS A TRIBAL PROGRAM FOR A COMPETITIVE CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA) SECTION 319 PROJECT AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT SECTION 306 ACTIVITIES. THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH REDUCING THE UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE TO RADIATION, IMPROVING HEALTHIER INDOOR AIR QUALITY, ADDRESSING NONPOINT SOURCE WATER QUALITY IMPAIRMENTS ON WATERSHED-WIDE BASIS. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AWARD WILL REPLACE IMPROPERLY DESIGNED STREAM CROSSINGS ON FCPC TRIBAL LANDS IN BLACKWELL, WISCONSIN AND COMPLETE SHORT AND LONG-TERM TESTING AND MITIGATION PLANNING FOR HOMES WHERE HIGH LEVELS OF RADON ARE IDENTIFIED. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE EXPECTED DELIVERABLES AND OUTCOMES OF THIS AWARD WILL INCLUDE: REDUCED SLOPE AND APPROPRIATE ELEVATION AND SIZE OF TWO (2) STREAM CROSSINGS AT NEWMAN CREEK AND NEWMAN'S TRAIL, WHICH WILL RESULT IN INCREASED AQUATIC ORGANISM PASSAGE AND SEDIMENT TRANSFER, STABILIZATION OF WATER QUALITY THAT SUPPORTS FISH AND MACROINVERTEBRATE SURVIVAL; IDENTIFICATION OF HIGH LEVELS OF RADON IN 1 OUT 15 TRIBAL HOMES TESTED, OR APPROXIMATELY NINE HOMES IN YEAR 1 AND SEVEN IN YEAR 2, BASED ON EPA ESTIMATES OF RADON PREVALENCE; IDENTIFICATION OF HIGH LEVELS OF RADON IN TRIBAL GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS IN 1 OUT 15 TRIBAL BUILDING TESTED, OR APPROXIMATELY ONE BUILDING IN YEAR 1 AND ONE IN YEAR 2, BASED ON EPA ESTIMATES OF RADON PREVALENCE; INCREASED COMMUNITY/HOMEOWNER AWARENESS OF THE EXISTENCE AND IMPACT OF RADON, AS WELL AS HOW TO TEST AND MITIGATE RADON IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL HOMES. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY | $146K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE ST. CROIX CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF WISCONSIN TO IMPLEMENT TRIBAL AIR PROGRAMS, PROMOTE HEALTHY INDOOR AIR QUALITY, AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO TRIBAL MEMBERS. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL AIR CONFERENCE CALLS, PERFORMING HOME ASSESSMENTS, AND CONTINUING TO PROVIDE INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENTS USING THE PROCEDURES IN THE APPROVED QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ST. CROIX ANTICIPATES DEVELOPING A STRONGER TRIBAL AIR PROGRAM AND INCREASING ITS CAPACITY TO PERFORM DATA ASSESSMENTS, EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND OVERALL AIR QUALITY OF THE ST. CROIX COMMUNITY. THE BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE THE MEMBERS OF ST CROIX OF CHIPPEWA TRIBAL MEMBERS AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | ST CROIX CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF WISCONSIN | $143K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE GOAL OF THIS GRANT IS TO CONTINUE GROWING PROGRAMMATIC CAPABILITY TO SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR THE ST. CROIX COMMUNITIES AND CONTINUE TO BE ACTIVE IN REGION 5 INITIATIVES BY FURTHER DEVELOPING THE TRIBE'S AIR PROGRAM, PROMOTING HEALTHY IAQ, AND EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO TRIBAL MEMBER. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE PARTICIPATING IN REGIONAL CONFERENCE CALLS, ATTENDING REGIONAL MEETINGS, ASTHMA FORUMS, PERFORMING HOME ASSESSMENTS AND WORKING WITH THE TRIBAL HOUSING DEPARTMENT BY BEING A RESOURCE DURING THE PLANNING PROCESS TO REHABILITATE HOMES, AND PARTICIPATING IN HEALTHY HOME PROGRAMS. ST. CROIX WILL RETAIN AN AIR COORDINATOR WHO WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD ON THE KNOWLEDGE GAINED FROM TRAININGS TO BE ACTIVE IN R5 AMBIENT AIR ISSUES. A PORTION OF THE AIR SPECIALISTS TIME WILL BE DEDICATED TO PARTICIPATING IN REGIONAL AND TRIBAL AIR QUALITY CONCERNS, THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCE CALLS AND LOCAL MEETINGS, AS WELL AS BRINGING A BASIS OF UNDERSTANDING ON HOW THE ST. CROIX COMMUNITY CAN MODIFY OPERATIONS TO PROMOTE HEALTHIER AIR AND RAISE AIR QUALITY AWARENESS TO THE ST. CROIX MEMBERS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FROM THESE ACTIVITIES, ST. CROIX ANTICIPATES ENHANCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRIBE'S AIR PROGRAM AND ITS CAPABILITIES, EDUCATING TRIBAL MEMBERS ON AIR ISSUES, IMPROVING TRIBAL HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO AIR QUALITY, AND DEVELOPING METHODS FOR TAKING FUTURE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS FOR COMMON HOUSEHOLD AIR QUALITY ISSUES. THESE DELIVERABLES AND OUTCOMES WILL BENEFIT THE ST. CROIX TRIBE AND ITS MEMBERS. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | ST CROIX CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF WISCONSIN | $141K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO THE FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY (FCPC) TO ENHANCE CLIMATE ACTION PLANS THAT ESTABLISH NEAR- AND LONG-TERM GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSION REDUCTION GOALS AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY SECTORS TO HELP FCPC ACHIEVE THOSE GOALS.ACTIVITIES:IN GENERAL, ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE UPDATING OF PLANS TO REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION (I.E., TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS AND/OR ENHANCE CARBON SINKS). SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE USE OF A GHG EMISSIONS INVENTORY TO QUANTIFY REDUCTION MEASURES AND DEVELOP TARGETS THAT WILL PROJECT FUTURE EMISSIONS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:TWO KEY DELIVERABLES WILL BE PRODUCED AND SUBMITTED OVER THE COURSE OF THE FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM PERIOD, INCLUDING: A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (PCAP), DUE APRIL 1, 2024; AND A COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (CCAP), DUE AT THE CLOSE OF THE GRANT PERIOD. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A PCAP AND CCAP THAT IDENTIFIES TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED ANNUALLY, OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE MEASURES, AND WITH RESPECT TO LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. OTHER EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVEMENT OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY AND STAFF CAPACITY TO ADDRESS THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE ENVIRONMENT AND MEMBERS OF THE FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY | $140K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE HO-CHUNK NATION OF WISCONSIN TO EXPAND ITS EXPERTISE AND MONITORING CAPABILITIES FOR THEIR AIR QUALITY PROGRAM.ACTIVITIES:THE HO-CHUNK NATION WILL OBTAIN TRAINING ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND AIR MONITORING SOFTWARE. THE HO-CHUNK NATION WILL ALSO PERFORM INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT FOR ITS RESIDENTS, CONDUCT TWO OUTREACH SESSIONS, AND CONTINUE THE OPERATION OF ITS TWO-PARTICULATE MATTER AIR MONITORING STATIONS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED EXPERTISE AND KNOWLEDGE OF AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT OF THE AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST, IMPROVEMENT IN INDOOR AIR QUALITY AMONG TRIBAL CITIZENS, INCREASED CAPACITY OF THE TRIBAL AIR QUALITY PROGRAM, AND EXPANDED KNOWLEDGE OF PARTICULATE MATTER POLLUTION IN HO-CHUNK NATION. THE BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE TRIBAL MEMBERS OF HO-CHUNK NATION. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | HO-CHUNK NATION OF WISCONSIN | $139K | — |
| THE ONEIDA NATION WILL WORK ON ESTABLISHING CORE CAPACITY TO PROMOTE HEALTHIER INDOOR AIR QUALITY THROUGH INDOOR AIR QUALITY HOME ASSESSMENT TRAINING, DEVELOPING QUALITY ASSURANCE PROTOCOLS FOR DATA COLLECTION, PROVIDING RESOURCES TO DEVELOP ENERGY EFFICIENT AND CLEANER HEATING AND IDENTIFYING WEATHERIZATION PROJECTS. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROGRAM ARE THE MEMBERS OF THE ONEIDA NATION. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | ONEIDA NATION | $123K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING TO NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT, WHICH WILL DESIGN, DEMONSTRATE, AND DISSEMINATE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PRACTICES, METHODS, AND TECHNIQUES, THAT WILL SERVE TO INCREASE ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AND ENCOURAGE BEHAVIOR THAT WILL BENEFIT THE ENVIRONMENT IN MILWAUKEE, WI THE GRANTEE WILL DO THIS BY TEACHING CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTIONS INCORPORATING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND INDIGENOUS TRADITIONS TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN GRADES 1-12. STUDENTS WILL USE THIS KNOWLEDGE TO ACT AND CREATE SOLUTIONS TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE SUCH AS PLANTING TREES, REMOVING INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES, CREATING ORGANIC GARDENS, AND DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY INFORMATION CAMPAIGN ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE. ACTIVITIES:THIS PROJECT WILL INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN AND PROVIDE UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN GRADES 1-12 THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS AND TO TAKE RESPONSIBLE ACTIONS. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED DURING THIS PROJECT PERIOD INCLUDE LESSONS AND PROJECTS FOCUSED ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE. AGE-APPROPRIATE LESSONS AND FIELD TRIPS WILL BE DELIVERED TO CONSERVATION INITIAL ENGAGEMENT FOR AGES 6-9, SCIENCE ADVENTURES FOR AGES 10-12, AND GREEN TEENS FOR AGES 13-19 SUBRECIPIENT:AT LEAST FIVE SUBGRANTEES WILL BE SELECTED AND WILL RECEIVE SUBGRANTS OF NO MORE THAN $5,000 EACH TO ENGAGE IN CLIMATE CHANGE/AIR QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE FOCUSED ACTIVITIES. THESE MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO INSTALLING AN ETHNOBOTANY GARDEN, TREE PLANTING, COMMUNITY GREEN SPACE IDENTIFICATION AND CLEAN UP PROJECTS, CITIZEN SCIENCE BIODIVERSITY SURVEYS, CLIMATE CHANGE PRESENTATIONS AND EXPERIMENTS, AND FIELD TRIPS.OUTCOMES:IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THIS PROJECT WILL RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING DELIVERABLES: 400 STUDENTS LEARNING ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS IN THE MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. OUTPUTS INCLUDE UNDERSERVED STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR QUALITY FOUR DAYS/WEEK DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS AND DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THEY WILL LEARN ABOUT CLIMATE IMPACTS IN THE MILWAUKEE AREA AND PARTICIPATE IN SPECIES COUNTS TO LEARN ABOUT BIODIVERSITY. STUDENTS WILL IMPLEMENT A COMMUNITY CLIMATE CHANGE MEDIA CAMPAIGN AND TAKE A VARIETY OF FIELD TRIPS TO LEARN ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THE PROJECT INCLUDE INCREASED AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, REPORTING ADOPTION OF AT LEAST ONE ENVIRONMENTALLY POSITIVE BEHAVIOR AND ABILITY TO IDENTIFY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IMPACTING NEIGHBORHOODS IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN GRADE 1-12. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC | $100K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA INDIANS TO OPERATE A NATIONAL ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION PROGRAM (NADP) MONITORING SITE IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR BASIN. ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT SECTION 103 PROGRAM INCLUDING: COLLECTING SAMPLES FOR THE MERCURY DEPOSITION NETWORK (MDN) AND NATIONAL TRENDS NETWORK (NTN) PROGRAMS, SUBMITTING SAMPLES FOR ANALYSIS, AND FOLLOWING APPLICABLE NADP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLANS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES OF THE GRANT ARE A WELL MAINTAINED AND OPERATIONAL NADP SITE FOR MDN AND NTN, QUALITY ASSURED AND CONTROLLED SAMPLES AND DATA, AND GRANT PERFORMANCE REPORTS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE CONTINUED OPERATION AND DATA COLLECTION AT THE NADP SITE, CONTRIBUTING TO A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF LONG-TERM AIR QUALITY TRENDS IN THE AREA. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT INCLUDE THE BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA INDIANS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS | $90K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY TO OPERATE A NATIONAL ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION PROGRAM (NADP) MONITORING SITE IN NORTHEAST WISCONSIN.ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT SECTION 103 PROGRAM, INCLUDING COLLECTING SAMPLES FOR THE MERCURY DEPOSITION NETWORK, THE NATIONAL TRENDS NETWORK, AND THE MERCURY LITTERFALL NETWORK. IN ADDITION, THE RECIPIENT WILL SUBMIT THE SAMPLES FOR LABORATORY ANALYSIS AND WILL FOLLOW THE APPLICABLE NADP STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLANS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES OF THE GRANT ARE A WELL MAINTAINED AND OPERATIONAL NADP SITE, SUBMITTAL OF QUALITY-CONTROLLED SAMPLES, AND PUBLIC SHARING OF QUALITY ASSURED DATA. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE CONTINUED OPERATION AND DATA COLLECTION AT THE NADP SITE, CONTRIBUTING TO A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF LONG-TERM AIR QUALITY TRENDS IN THE AREA. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY, THE PUBLIC, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY | $85K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF USING A GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM TO HEAT AND COOL THE TRIBE'S THIRD LARGEST ENERGY CONSUMING FACILITY. ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL HIRE A CONTRACTOR TO IMPLEMENT ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT SECTION 103 PROGRAM, INCLUDING DRILLING A TEST BOREHOLE TO INVESTIGATE THE EXTENT TO WHICH REPLACING THE CURRENT HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH A GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM WILL IMPROVE AIR QUALITY BY REDUCING THE FACILITY'S DEPENDENCE ON NATURAL GAS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE A QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN AND A REPORT THAT WILL INCLUDE RESULTS FROM THE ASSESSMENT, INCLUDING PHYSICAL DATA THAT CHARACTERIZES THE CURRENT GEOTHERMAL CONDITIONS AT THE FACILITY. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE GREATER NUMBERS OF TRIBAL MEMBERS WITH INCREASED AWARENESS OF THE TRIBE'S EFFORTS TO INCLUDE INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO DIVERSIFY THEIR ENERGY SOURCES AND REDUCE EMISSIONS. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY | $65K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S BEACH MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE UPCOMING SWIMMING SEASON, INCLUDING MEETING PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY FEDERAL BEACH ACT TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR THE BEACH GRANT. IT WILL FUND THE RECIPIENT'S EFFORTS TO MONITOR WATER QUALITY AT DESIGNATED RECREATIONAL BEACHES FOR THE BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA AND TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC WHEN THE WATERS EXCEED THE BEACH NOTIFICATION THRESHOLD FOR BACTERIA.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE MONITORING WATER QUALITY FOR PATHOGENS AT RECREATIONAL BATHING BEACHES, NOTIFYING THE PUBLIC OF THE SAMPLE RESULTS AND RISKS, ISSUING ADVISORIES OR BEACH CLOSURES WHEN WATER QUALITY LEVELS ARE EXCEEDED, SUBMITTING INFORMATION TO EPA, AND PROVIDING THE PUBLIC OPPORTUNITIES TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE PROGRAM, ESPECIALLY WHENEVER SIGNIFICANT CHANGES ARE MADE TO THE PROGRAM. THE RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM WILL BE CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL BEACH GUIDANCE PUBLISHED AT THE TIME OF GRANT AWARD. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SUBMISSIONS OF WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA, PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ACTIONS, AND AN ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE SWIMMER ILLNESS BY PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH BACTERIOLOGICAL INFORMATION SO THEY CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT WHICH BEACHES TO VISIT. BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS THAT VISIT THE BEACHES. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS | $60K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S BEACH MONITORING AND NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR THE UPCOMING SWIMMING SEASON, INCLUDING MEETING CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE BEACHES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND COASTAL HEALTH ACT TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR THE BEACH GRANT. IT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S EFFORTS TO MONITOR WATER QUALITY AT DESIGNATED RECREATIONAL BEACHES IN THE BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS RESERVATION AND TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC WHEN THE WATERS EXCEED THE BEACH NOTIFICATION THRESHOLD VALUE FOR FECAL INDICATOR BACTERIA OR ANY OTHER PATHOGEN INDICATORS USED BY THE PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE MONITORING WATER QUALITY FOR PATHOGENS AT RECREATIONAL BATHING BEACHES, NOTIFYING THE PUBLIC OF THE SAMPLE RESULTS AND RISKS, ISSUING ADVISORIES OR BEACH CLOSURES WHEN WATER QUALITY LEVELS ARE EXCEEDED, SUBMITTING INFORMATION TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA), AND PROVIDING THE PUBLIC OPPORTUNITIES TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE PROGRAM, ESPECIALLY WHENEVER SIGNIFICANT CHANGES ARE MADE TO THE PROGRAM. THE RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM WILL BE CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL BEACH GUIDANCE PUBLISHED AT THE TIME OF GRANT AWARD. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SUBMISSIONS OF WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA, PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ACTIONS, AND AN ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE SWIMMER ILLNESS BY PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH BACTERIOLOGICAL INFORMATION SO THEY CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT WHICH BEACHES TO VISIT. BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS THAT VISIT THE BEACHES. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS | $50K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S BEACH MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE UPCOMING SWIMMING SEASON, INCLUDING MEETING PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY FEDERAL BEACH ACT TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR THE BEACH GRANT. IT WILL FUND THE RECIPIENT'S EFFORTS TO MONITOR WATER QUALITY AT DESIGNATED RECREATIONAL BEACHES FOR THE BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA AND TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC WHEN THE WATERS EXCEED THE BEACH NOTIFICATION THRESHOLD FOR BACTERIA.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE MONITORING WATER QUALITY FOR PATHOGENS AT RECREATIONAL BATHING BEACHES, NOTIFYING THE PUBLIC OF THE SAMPLE RESULTS AND RISKS, ISSUING ADVISORIES OR BEACH CLOSURES WHEN WATER QUALITY LEVELS ARE EXCEEDED, SUBMITTING INFORMATION TO EPA, AND PROVIDING THE PUBLIC OPPORTUNITIES TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE PROGRAM, ESPECIALLY WHENEVER SIGNIFICANT CHANGES ARE MADE TO THE PROGRAM. THE RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM WILL BE CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL BEACH GUIDANCE PUBLISHED AT THE TIME OF GRANT AWARD.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SUBMISSIONS OF WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA, PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ACTIONS, AND AN ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE SWIMMER ILLNESS BY PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH BACTERIOLOGICAL INFORMATION SO THEY CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT WHICH BEACHES TO VISIT. BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS THAT VISIT THE BEACHES. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS | $50K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S BEACH MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE UPCOMING SWIMMING SEASON, INCLUDING MEETING PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY FEDERAL BEACH ACT TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR THE BEACH GRANT. IT WILL FUND THE RECIPIENT'S EFFORTS TO MONITOR WATER QUALITY AT DESIGNATED RECREATIONAL BEACHES FOR THE BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA AND TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC WHEN THE WATERS EXCEED THE BEACH NOTIFICATION THRESHOLD FOR BACTERIA. ACTIVITIES:THE MONITORING AND NOTIFICATION PROGRAM WILL CONSIST OF BACTERIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY MONITORING AT RECREATIONAL BATHING BEACHES, PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND RISK COMMUNICATION OF THE SAMPLE RESULTS, MEASURES TO NOTIFY EPA, AND A PUBLIC EVALUATION COMPONENT. THE GRANTEE WILL NOTIFY THE PUBLIC OF A WATER QUALITY EXCEEDANCE BY ISSUING AN ADVISORY OR CLOSURE. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL BEACH GUIDANCE PUBLISHED AT THE TIME OF GRANT AWARD.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SUBMISSIONS OF WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ACTIONS AND AN ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE SWIMMER ILLNESS BY PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH BACTERIOLOGICAL INFORMATION SO THEY CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT WHICH BEACHES TO ATTEND. BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS THAT VISIT THE BEACHES. | Wisconsin (EPA federal awards) | BAD RIVER BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS | $50K | — |