Kaptur Announces Federal Award to TMACOG for Junction Avenue Project

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 17, 2014) – Congresswoman Kaptur announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) a $60,000 award to develop a green infrastructure plan to improve water quality and alleviate flooding pressure in Toledo’s Junction Avenue neighborhood.

“I am pleased to announce this important federal award to help the neighborhood manage stormwater runoff, reduce flooding and create greenspace,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, who serves as ranking member of the House Appropriations energy and water subcommittee.

Funding was obtained through the Urban Waters Small Grants program, which helps communities conduct research, investigations, experiments, training, surveys, studies, and demonstrations that will advance the restoration of urban waters by improving water quality through activities that also support community revitalization and other local priorities.

The funding is part of EPA’s Urban Waters program, which supports communities in their efforts to access, improve, and benefit from their urban waters and the surrounding land.

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