Press Releases
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur today welcomed the announcement of two federal awards from the U.S. Forest Service for environmental improvements along the Maumee River.
"The Maumee River is the largest tributary into Lake Erie, so a healthier river naturally means a healthier lake," said Kaptur. "These federal awards move us closer to our goal—blue water and green cities."
Congresswoman Kaptur announced a $600,000 federal award to the University of Toledo for improved early detection of Asian carp and other invasive fish species.
"Lake Erie supports a vibrant fishery in a diverse and unique ecosystem," said Congresswoman Kaptur.
"Early detection might make a crucial difference in our battle to keep Asian carp out of the lake."
Congresswoman Kaptur met with President of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski in New York to discuss U.S.-Polish relations.
Later, during ceremonies at the Polish Consulate, President Komorowski presented Congresswoman Kaptur with the Commander's Cross for her efforts to improve relations between the two countries.
Today marks the eleventh anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks against our nation.
Congresswoman Kaptur announced that the Kelleys Island airport has received a federal award of $302,849 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to acquire land to enhance safety.
FAA officials said the project will fund removal of obstructions in the runway approach at Land Field.
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur today announced a $1.9 million National Science Foundation (NSF) award for a University of Toledo team working to develop thin-film solar cells from earth-abundant materials.
The team will focus on determining which materials create a more economically sustainable and environmentally friendly process for the production of solar cells.
The new Air Line Junction intermodal facility in south Toledo is a "shining example" of cooperation among various levels of government and the private sector, Congresswoman Kaptur said during ceremonies at the University of Toledo.
"Toledo Express continues to play a key role in regional economic development strategy," said Congresswoman Kaptur.
"Almost seven decades have elapsed since the Soviets committed these crimes," Kaptur said, "and it is long overdue for all U.S. records to be made public."
Farmers in Lucas County could be eligible for drought-related disaster assistance under an emergency designation that was issued by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Nine Ohio counties were added to the disaster list, including Defiance, Fulton and Henry. Benefits are available for 11 contiguous counties, which include Lucas, Wood and Williams.