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LANSING, Mich. –  State Representative Dudley Spade (D – Tipton) today announced the availability of a grant application package (GAP) through the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for three categories of water quality monitoring projects including $100,000 that is available for inland lakes beach monitoring grants, $150,000 for local water quality monitoring grants, and $150,000 for emerging issue monitoring grants. Local government and nonprofit entities are eligible for funding and are encouraged to apply.

"With the precious water resources that Lenawee County has to offer, it is important that we do all we can to ensure that they are protect to the best of our ability." Rep Spade continued.  "I urge all local governments to apply for these grants to help secure the resources that make Lenawee County an attractive place for water recreation."

The grant monies are designed to leverage state funds with resources from local governments, universities, and nonprofit organizations to more effectively monitor the quality of Michigan's rivers, lakes, and streams. 

The GAP is available online at: http://www.michigan.gov/ or by contacting Denise Page at 517-335-6969, or paged@michigan.gov. The GAP contains detailed instructions on developing a proposal, the criteria by which proposals will be evaluated, and the items that should be included with the proposal application. Applications are due by February 8, 2008.

Questions regarding an inland lake beach monitoring grant application can be directed to Shannon Briggs at 517-335-1214, or briggss4@michigan.gov. Questions regarding a local water quality monitoring or emerging issue monitoring grant can be directed to Kay Edly at 517-373-4633, or edlyk@michigan.gov.