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Sandusky will serve as home port for a new, commercial-grade researchvessel for the U.S. Geological Service (USGS), according to U.S.Representative Marcy Kaptur.“I am extremely pleased to be able to announce a new ship for Lake Erieresearch as a result of the economic recovery bill,” said CongresswomanKaptur, who is a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee.

“Lake Erie is such a precious natural resource and it is central to our efforts to create new jobs and economic opportunity in Northern Ohio . Commercial and sport fishing generate more than $7 billion a year for the Great Lakes regional economy. This new vessel will provide state-of-the-art technology to help protect our vital Lake Erie fishery.”

The project involves replacement or renovation of 905 feet of existing docks, contruction of 590 feet of new floating docks, installation of new lighting connections as well as electrical, water and fire protection improvements on all existing and proposed docks for transient boaters.

“This federal award, especially combined with the state funds, will provide even greater access to the boating community,” said Congresswoman Kaptur. “Put-in-Bay is truly one of the crown jewels. Its docks are basically the front door to the community and everything it has to offer.”

Congresswoman Kaptur announced a $2.2 million federal award to the village of Put-in-Bay from the U.S. Department of Interior for dock improvements. The federal award will be matched by $1.3 million from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

The project involves replacement or renovation of 905 feet of existing docks, contruction of 590 feet of new floating docks, installation of new lighting connections as well as electrical, water and fire protection improvements on all existing and proposed docks for transient boaters.

"During these tough times, workers need a wide variety of services," said Congresswoman Kaptur. She said the grant will be used to provide access to the full array of services through the state of Ohio, including counseling, case management, job search and job placement.

The grant to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services will serve workers at the Chrysler plant as well as General Motors plants in Lordstown and Moraine, plus 12 suppliers companies throughout the state.

Rep. Marcy Kaptur welcomed the announcement of state funding prioritiesunder the federal stimulus plan as reflecting several job-producinginitiatives that she has championed.

“These choices reflect the priorities that I have identified overthe past several years,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, citing efforts todevelop intermodal transportation capacity, revitalize the ToledoShipyards, and improve facilities at the Port of Toledo.

“These choices reflect the priorities that I have identified over the past several years,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, citing efforts to develop intermodal transportation capacity, revitalize the Toledo Shipyards, and improve facilities at the Port of Toledo.

“These priorities that can create jobs and bring new economic activity to the area,” Congresswoman Kaptur said. “I look forward to working together with Governor Strickland on further improvements to our transportation infrastructure.”

Congresswoman Kaptur said the federal award to Toledo is part of $84.2 million in grants for 33 cities and 10 counties in Ohio, including $25 million for the State Energy Office. The funding awards will be officially announced by Vice President Biden and Energy Secretary Stephen Chu as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan.

“This is a welcome example of stimulus money coming back to our area to create jobs,” said Congresswoman Kaptur.