Bill 119 HR 284, also known as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Reauthorization Act, aims to renew funding and support for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). The GLRI was originally established in 2010 to ad...
dress environmental challenges facing the Great Lakes region, such as pollution, invasive species, and habitat loss.
The bill proposes to allocate $375 million annually for the GLRI from 2022 to 2026. This funding will be used for a variety of purposes, including cleaning up contaminated areas, restoring habitats, preventing the spread of invasive species, and promoting water quality in the Great Lakes.
In addition to reauthorizing funding for the GLRI, the bill also includes provisions to enhance coordination and collaboration among federal, state, and local agencies, as well as tribal governments and other stakeholders. It also emphasizes the importance of science-based decision-making and monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of restoration efforts.
Overall, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Reauthorization Act seeks to continue the important work of protecting and preserving the Great Lakes ecosystem for future generations.