Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program is accepting applications for land acquisition grants through the national Great Lakes Areas of Concern Land Acquisition Grant program. Applications are due Jan 25 from state, county, city or township governments for projects that would begin between July 1 and October 1, 2012.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) developed the program to support acquisition projects that will assist in the delisting of fish and wildlife habitat-related beneficial use impairments in Great Lakes Areas of Concern. The Coastal Program is coordinating the selection of Minnesota projects and will forward applications to NOAA for funding consideration.
Eligible projects must be located within the St. Louis River Area of Concern or the St. Louis River watershed, and must be endorsed by the associated Remedial Action Plan implementation group.
