Illinois awards low-interest loans for drinking water, wastewater improvements
Program will help 17 local governments and water districts address aging and failing water infrastructure
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New York City to invest millions redeveloping marine terminals
Deal will transform the Brooklyn Marine Terminal into a modern maritime port and mixed-use community hub
$54.2 million will address abandoned oil and gas wells
Grants will help measure methane emissions, assess water effects and prioritize cleanup
Wisconsin receives $62.4 million from EPA for solar projects
Solar installations would help state prevent nearly 2 million tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere annually, officials say
Six construction projects in store for Sacramento International Airport
SMForward program features various projects over the next seven years to accommodate passenger growth
Interior Department announces grants to improve aquatic habitats
$70 million allocated to projects in 29 states to improve fish passage around outdated structures such as dams and culverts
DOE releases list of possible electricity transmission corridors
10 areas identified to fast-track development of projects in regions with pressing demands for more transmission capacity
DOI to spend $147.6 million on water reliability projects
Funds will support 42 projects in 10 states that are struggling with drought and other scarcity-related concerns
New Jersey proposes $117 million for park, recreation improvements
Funds would help create parks, develop existing parks, acquire land, improve waterfront access, develop athletic fields and playgrounds
St. Louis-area district to use $17 million to renovate, improve, secure campuses
District to use $16.9 million approved through a April 2 bond election to fund the projects
