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Table of Contents
FY 1993 - 1994 Project Summaries
Projects funded by the Great Lakes National Program Office and the Water Divisions of USEPA Regions 2 and 3
This Part includes project descriptions for 17 projects in FY93
and 16 projects in FY94 totaling $2,649,993 and $1,452,062, respectively,
which are principally focused on activities within the Lake Erie
Basin and its Areas of Concern.
Erie County Pollution Prevention Program for Local
Municipalities (GL995373-01-0: $50,000) In May of 1990, the Western New York Economic Development
Corporation, through the services of the Erie County Department
of Environment and Planning, initiated a pollution prevention
effort to demonstrate the role of County governments in
encouraging small and medium size businesses to adopt pollution
prevention strategies and reduce the generation of toxic
substances and other wastes. In Erie County there are
approximately 5,000 small businesses generating hazardous waste.
A large portion of this waste is exempt from regulation and
improperly managed. This assistance will assist in the
completion of the development and implementation of the
Municipal Pollution Prevention Programs in the Great Lakes
Basin. Ohio Great Lakes Pretreatment Pollution Prevention
(GL995374-01-0: $80,000) This project will provide education for further
implementation of pollution prevention practices in the programs
of approximately 200 Publicly Owned Treatment Works (PTOW) that
discharge to the Great Lakes Basin (Lake Erie) in Ohio and in
the industrial users that discharge to these PTOWs. This
training will focus on the persistent pollutants that are
discharged ot the POTW by industrial users. Also, it will help
to make prevention an integral part of the water quality
improvement effort in Ohio. Erie County Clean Sweep II (GL995675-01-0: $75,000) The Clean Sweep II project will assist in the protection of
the environment and human health by the removal of continued
storage of unusable and unwanted waste pesticides. Erie County
will act as a technical resource on the subject of agricultural
pesticide collections in New York State. Clean Sweep II will
serve the agricultural sector of three Lake Erie shoreline
counties: Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua. Local Government Pollution Prevention Targeting Project
(GL995674-01-0: $50,000) This pollution prevention project will establish a model
approach for local governments to reduce the presence of
chemicals of concern in their community by targeting the
companies which generate or use these materials for pollution
prevention assistance. Erie County will develop a system for
prioritizing industrial facilities which represent the most
significant threat to the Great Lakes ecosystem. Initially, the
targeted industrial facilities will be invited to participate in
a non-regulatory pollution prevention facility review and
encouraged to implement site specific recommendations provided
by the Erie County Office of Pollution Prevention. Nettle Lake Habitat Restoration (X99594301: $6,070) The project impacts wetland and open lake habitat that
supports state threatened and endangered species. A restoration
program is being developed and the natural habitat of Nettle
Lake, Ohio and surrounding wetlands will be improved. Property
owners are becoming informed and educated about habitat
considerations for the 19 state threatened and endangered
species. Maumee River Basin Wetland Restoration, IN (X995958-01:
$23,000) The project affects wetland habitat in agricultural areas.
The goal of the project is to intensify the identification and
restoration of wetlands in the Maumee River Basin by using local
assistance and the Fish and Wildlife Service wetland program.
Hamilton Lake and Fish Creek (X99595401:
$103,000/X99595402-0: $147,400) One of the most diverse mussel faunas in the Midwest,
including the white cat's paw pearly mussel (a federal
endangered species), was impacted by the project. The goals of
the project were to improve water quality and enhance the
trophic condition of Hamilton Lake and Fish Creek by reducing
sediment and nutrient pollution and to provide a regional
demonstration of land treatment methods. Cooperation between TNC,
Indiana, Ohio, and USFWS resulted in the protection of aquatic
resources and implementation of an endangered species recovery
plan. Hypolyimnetic Oxygen Supplementation Project (GL995996-01-0:
$90,000) The establishment of the minimum oxygen level needed to
support a cold water fishery is being attempted by the Monroe
County Department of Health in Irondequoit Bay. Infusion of
oxygen will improve fishery habitat and accelerate the
reestablishment of natural conditions. Conversion of Dry Basins to Created Wetlands (GL995957-01-0:
$90,000) Improving the quality of stormwater discharges to Irondequoit
Bay will be accomplished by the use of constructed wetlands.
Existing dry basins are being modified to wet detention/wetland
cells that reduce nutrient and sediment inputs. Ohio Ecological Targeting ($120,000)Part of TNC Ecosystem
Cluster (GL995819-02-0) Supports Ohio Department of Natural Resources' (ODNR)
Division of Natural Areas and Preserves in conducting a plant
community inventory for the Ohio drainage area for Lake Erie.
Individual plant communities will be inventoried, evaluated, and
ranked. In addition, the Division's plant community
classification system will be revised, as needed. Project
information uses will be: development of a habitat component for
the Lake Erie LaMP; integration into ODNR's Biological
Conservation Database for targeting protection and restoration
activities; and providing developers, land use planners, and
regulatory agencies with the necessary data to avoid
environmental impact on top priority natural communities. Northwest Ohio Lakeplain Conservation Initiative
($151,500)Part of TNC Ecosystem Cluster (GL995819-02-0) The Western Lake Erie marshes constitute a vast ecosystem in
and around the Sandusky Bay area. Conservation work at this site
will include coordinating acquisition and land stewardship at
the 1,000 acre TNC-owned Putnum Marsh and working with local,
state, and federal agencies as well as private marsh owners.
Results will be increased protection of outstanding biological
resources in the Oak Openings and Lake Erie marshes ecosystems
of northwestern Ohio, and strengthening of local partnerships
essential for long-term conservation of these systems. Fish Creek ($50,000)Part of TNC Ecosystem Cluster
(GL995819-02-0) The Fish Creek Watershed contains the widest array of fish
and mussel species in the lower Great Lakes. Improper
agricultural practices have been identified as the primary
threat to this system. The three main components of the Fish
Creek Watershed Program address this problem: Land owner
contact, Conservation Reserve Program Survey, and Riparian
reforestation. The results of this work will be increased
control of sheet erosion, improved awareness and appreciation of
the values of the Fish Creek watershed, and better stewardship
of the watershed resources. Black River Habitat Restoration (GL995439-01-0: $159,615)
The Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District assisted the
Lorain County Metropolitan Park District in the conversion of
1,000 acres of cropland to wetland habitat for existing and
reintroduced species within the Black River Watershed. The
project provided a model of cooperative effort, opportunities
for public and private sectors to work together on a restoration
project, demonstration areas for habitat restoration and wetland
creation and enhancement, and the creation of funding sources to
generate funds for additional restoration work. Lake Erie Accelerated Wetland Restoration (GL995432-01:
$146,000) The project addressed the restoration of wetlands to provide
habitat for state endangered plant species as well as the
reduction of non-point source pollutants on ten locations
totalling 75 acres in the Lake Erie watershed. The results
included a demonstration of the effectiveness of restored
wetlands in reducing non-point source agricultural pollutants.
Furthermore, the Project allows evaluation of revegetations and
water quality functions of restored wetlands. Mallard Club Marsh Wildlife Area (GL995430-01-0: $50,000)
The results of the project are an increase in diversity of
wetland types to maximize waterbird production and staging, the
establishment of a biological corridor between Maumee Bay State
Park and Little Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge, enhanced
outdoor education and recreation opportunities for the public,
and enhanced control of agricultural run-off. The means to
achieve the results included restoring and rebuilding 410 acres
of wetland habitat by building dikes and establishing water
control on degraded wetland and old agricultural fields. Metzger's Marsh Wildlife Area (GL995431-01-0: $50,000) Feeding marshes, habitat for bald eagles, and increased
biodiversity through the provision of migration, nesting, and
brooding habitat for waterfowl and neotropical migrants resulted
from implementation of the project. Other results included
enhanced agricultural drainage, improved water quality, and
enhanced recreational and educational opportunities. 908 acres
of coastal wetlands destroyed by high water and shoreline
erosion were restored through the construction and installation
of a dike, pump station, and a water control structure. Buffalo River Fish and Wildlife Habitat Restoration
Demonstration (GL995960-01-0; $970,000) This grant agreement has four tasks which describe the scope
of work: 1) Design and construct a Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Restoration Demonstration project; 2) Prepare an Environmental
Assessment to evaluate and determine what ecological impacts
other proposed projects will have on this proposal; 3) Establish
an Upper Buffalo River Pollution Prevention Monitoring and
Implementation Project; and 4) Extend Community Outreach
Activities. Nettle Lake Habitat Restoration (GL99563001: $10,000) Additional funding. See FY93 entry for X99594301.
Maumee River Basin Wetland Restoration, IN (GL995575-01:
$23,000) Additional funding. See FY93 entry for X995958-01.
Marketing Wetlands for Profit (GL995652-01-0: $125,000) The partners in this project (private citizens, government
agencies, universities, and the Ohio Land Improvement
Contractors) will demonstrate the profitability of creating
water storage basins and restoring wetlands as part of a
sub-irrigated soybean cropping scenario. Water quality, wildlife
benefits, and crop yield increases will be measured at selected
research sites and the information used to promote the practice
throughout the region. The potential for wetland restoration in
Ohio is over 500,000 acres. Grand River Watershed Protection (GL995650-01-0: $300,000)
Goals include protecting water quality and aquatic habitat,
wetlands, and forest communities in the Grand River Watershed.
Permanent conservation easements will be acquired from willing
cooperators in the riparian corridor. Needed management
practices will be installed to prevent nonpoint source pollution
at selected sites. This state designated wild and scenic river
will be protected by the Grand River Partnership and the Ohio
Department of Natural Resources. Buffalo River Fish and Wildlife Habitat Restoration
Demonstration (GL995960-01-1: $280,000) In 1994, GLNPO continued Congressionally directed funding for
Buffalo River cleanup activities. (Congressionally directed
funding for these activities has totalled $2.2 million since
1991.) GLNPO has been working with Erie County, the New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation, the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Services (USFWS) and various universities on a
habitat inventory and assessment project, data and information
gathering, development of a strategic plan, and planning for
habitat restoration and implementation. Through stakeholder
meetings, community and public restoration goals have been
incorporated into a strategic plan for the Buffalo River. A
funded survey determined current and desired activities along
the River and sediment inventory work. Monitoring has been done
for sources of high bacteria and for sources of PCBs in CSO's.
Siltation rates were reported and a habitat inventory and land
use requirements for water quality protection were developed. A
Technical Committee (its roles defined by an agreement between
the Recipient and USFWS) decides on the goals, strategies and
objectives of the habitat restoration project. Future activities
include site selection, land surveillance, ownership
determination and soliciting of engineering proposals. Characterize Trenton Channel Shoreline Sediments
(GL99596-02-0: $200,000) This project provided support to better characterize the
sediments of the nearshore zone of the Trenton Channel. The goal
of the project was to first, confirm the extent of sediment at
previoulsy sampled areas, and second, to assess the sediment
problem at areas that had not been sampled. Maumee River AOC Contaminated Sediments Survey
(GL995648-01-0: $250,000) This project will provide sediment assessment data to help
identify and delineate potential hot spots for potential action
by the RAP. Phase I will include gathering of sediment samples
from the R/V Mudpuppy for analysis of chemical
contaminants, testing toxicity to laboratory organisms, and
benthic community composition determination. The data will be
used for application of a sediment quality triad. Phase II will
be a more detailed study of the hot spots to facilitate
recommendations of potential remedial solutions. Trace Level PCB Concentrations in Trenton Channel, MI
(GL995664-01-0: $96,000) This project will provide information on the trace level PCB
concentrations in the water column to support the mass balance
modeling effort ongoing on the Trenton Channel. Previous work
has provided information on sediment contamination and sediment
resuspension properties in the Trenton Channel. Sampling will
focus on an upstream and downstream locations as well as point
sources. Special effort will be made to collect event based
samples. In conjunction with this PCB water column sampling,
Large lakes Research Station will be collecting analyzing
mercury at the same locations Clinton River, MI Sediment Assessment (DW96947710-01-0:
$161,000 joint with R5 Water) The goal of the project is to make a preliminary
determination as to where the contaminated zones are in the
Clinton River. To date only sediment sampling has been conducted
in the navigation channel which is regularly dredged. This
project will provide information on concentrations of metals and
organic contaminants outside of the navigation channel in areas
not previously sampled. Aside from sampling the lower river grab
samples will be taken throughout the watershed to identify other
potential problem areas. This work is being funded jointly with
Region 5 as part of the SEMI work plan. Pesticides Loads to Lake Erie from Major Tributaries in Ohio
and Michigan (GL995453-01-0: $68,874) This cooperative agreement supports the development of
accurate estimates of past and present loads of herbicides
(including atrazine and metolachlor) to Lake Erie. It includes
development of load estimation models and continues the
tributary sampling and laboratory analysis of herbicides. Atmospheric Deposition Monitoring IADN Sturgeon Point Site
(GL995488-01-0: $25,131) This funding supports the site maintenance\operation and
sample collection for the Integrated Atmospheric Deposition
Network site on Lake Erie at Sturgeon Point. Samples are
collected to assess trace organic and trace metal compounds in
air and precipitation. Atmospheric Monitoring in Lake Erie (GL995239-03-0: $11,347)
This funding supports continued operation and management of
the Great Lakes Atmospheric Deposition (GLAD) monitoring sites
operated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Concentrations of metals and nutrients are determined from
precipitation samples collected at sites along the shoreline of
Lake Erie. Acid Deposition Site on South Bass Island (GL995238-03-0:
$11,700) This grant is for the continued operation and maintenance of
the GLAD monitoring site on South Bass Island in western Lake
Erie. Precipitation samples are collected at this site and
mailed to our laboratory in Chicago for analyses of
concentrations of selected metals and nutrients. Operation of the Atmospheric Deposition Site in Erie,
Pennsylvania (X995576-01-0: $1,215) An atmospheric deposition monitoring site has been operated
at Erie, Pennsylvania for over ten years. Precipitation samples
were collected at this site and mailed to our laboratory in
Chicago for analyses of concentrations of selected metals and
nutrients. Block Grant: Lakes Erie & Ontario/Niagara River
(GL002967-01) Lake Erie Lamp Initiation Represent NYSDEC in the development
of a LaMP for Lake Erie. (See also Lake Ontario reference.) Block Grant: Lakes Erie & Ontario/Niagara River
(GL002967-02) Lake Erie Lamp Initiation ($4,000) Represent NYSDEC in the
development of a LaMP for Lake Erie. (See also Lake Ontario
reference.) EPA Contract to Assist Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Resources ($69,403) EPA contract for chemical analyses of sediment samples
collected by Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources
(PaDER) and Environmental Protection Agency from Presque Isle
Bay Area of Concern. Work Assignment began October 2, 1993, with
sample collection scheduled in spring, 1994. Samples were
collected by the "Mudpuppy" in May, 1994 using GLNPO and PaDER
manpower. Samples were analyzed by the contractor and final
report issued September 30, 1994. EPA Contract to Assist Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Resources ($36,632) EPA contract (see FY93 entry) expanded to include analyses of
sediment core samples collected by "Mudpuppy", progress reported
above. EPA work assignment ($17,168) EPA work assignment under level-of-effort contract issued to
provide Pb-210 dating of sediment core samples collected in
Presque Isle Bay by the "Mudpuppy" in May, 1994. Work Assignment
began October 1, 1994. Will be supplemented with FY95 funds to
fully fund.
PART III: LAKE-SPECIFIC PROJECTS
Pollution
Prevention/Clean Sweeps - Erie
FY93
Recipient: Western New York Economic Development Corporation
Project Officer: Danielle Green (312-886-7594) or
green.danielle@epamail.epa.gov
Recipient: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Project Officer: Danielle Green (312-886-7594) or
green.danielle@epamail.epa.gov FY94
Erie County Department of Environment and Planning
Project Officer: Danielle Green (312-886-7594) or
green.danielle@epamail.epa.gov
Recipient: Erie County Department of Environment and Planning
Project Officer: Danielle Green (312-886-7594) or
green.danielle@epamail.epa.gov Habitat
Protection/Restoration - Erie
FY93
Recipient: Maumee Valley Resource and Conservation Development
Area
Project Officer: Romy Myszka
Recipient: Allen Co. Soil and Water Conservation District
Project Officer: Romy Myszka
Recipient: IDNR, Soil and Water Conservation Division
Project Officer: Romy Myszka
Recipient: Monroe County
Project Officer: Romy Myszka
Recipient: Monroe County
Project Officer: Romy Myszka
Recipient: The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
Project Officer: Romy Myszka
Recipient: The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
Project Officer: Romy Myszka
Recipient: The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
Project Officer: Romy Myszka
Recipient: Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District
Project Officer: Dan Lawson
Recipient: Penn Soil Resource Conservation and Development
Council
Project Officer: Dan Lawson
Recipient: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of
Wildlife
Project Officer: Romy Myszka
Recipient: ODNR, Division of Wildlife Restoration
Project Officer: Romy Myszka
Recipient: Erie County, Department of Environment and
Planning, Buffalo, New York
Project Officer: Paul J. Horvatin (312-353-3612) or
horvatin.paul@epamail.epa.gov FY94
Recipient: Maumee Valley Resource and Conservation Development
Area
Project Officer: Romy Myszka
Recipient: Allen Co. Soil and Water Conservation District
Project Officer: Romy Myszka
Recipient: Maumee Valley Resource Conservation & Development
Executive Council
Project Officer: Romy Myszka
Recipient: Western Reserve Resource Conservation & Development
Executive Council
Project Officer: Romy Myszka
Recipient: Erie County
Project Officer: Paul Horvatin (312-353-3612) or
horvatin.paul@epamail.epa.govContaminated
Sediment Assessment/Remediation - Erie
Recipient: MDNR
Project Officer: Marc Tuchman (312-353-1369) or
tuchman.marc@epamail.epa.gov FY94
Recipient: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Project Officer: Rick Fox
Recipient: Michigan State University
Project Officer: Marc Tuchman (312-353-1369) or
tuchman.marc@epamail.epa.gov
IAG with Corps of Engineers to support MDNR
Project Officer: Marc Tuchman (312-353-1369) or
tuchman.marc@epamail.epa.gov Monitoring
- Lake Erie
FY93
Recipient: Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio
Project Officer: Glenn Warren (312-886-2405) or
warren.glenn@epamail.epa.gov
Recipient: The Research Foundation of SUNY
Project Officer: Jacqueline Bode FY94
Recipient: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Project Officer: Jacqueline Bode
Recipient: Ohio State University Research Foundation
Project Officer: Jacqueline Bode
Recipient: Erie County Department of Health, Erie,
Pennsylvania
Project Officer: Jacqueline Bode Region 2
CEM Funding - Lake Erie
FY93
Recipient: New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation
Project Officer: Charles Zafonte (212-264-7678) FY94
Recipient: New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation
Project Officer: Charles Zafonte (212-264-7678) Region 3
CEM Funding - Lake Erie
FY93
EPA Contact: Charles Sapp (215-597-9096) FY94
EPA Contact: Charles Sapp (215-597-9096)
EPA Contact: Charles Sapp (215-597-9096)