$51 million available for aquatic ecosystems across the western U.S.
Projects are expected to benefit health of fisheries, wildlife and aquatic habitats, improving both fish passage and water quality
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Application process for projects to improve Texas drinking water begins
Texas Water Development Board is inviting entities to be included in the four programs’ future intended use plans for 2024 and future state fiscal years
$17.9 million EPA loan to support drinking water in rural Texas
Funds will go toward $37 million in planned infrastructure updates that will minimize water loss and deliver safe drinking water for 87,000 residents of Hidalgo County in southeast Texas
West Virginia provides $26 million boost to support water projects
Grants come from the state’s Economic Enhancement Grant Fund (EEGF), which provides matching grants to municipalities for upgrading infrastructure such as water, sewer, economic development, commerce and tourism projects
Tennessee water infrastructure projects awarded $191 million
More than $121 million will go to 14 projects that will improve sustainability and reliability of water and wastewater systems
Wisconsin water infrastructure projects awarded $414 million
Wisconsin is providing $14 million to improve wastewater and stormwater infrastructure in communities across the state
New York approves $164 million to support water infrastructure
New York will allocate $164 million to support local water infrastructure projects across multiple municipalities
Texas town receives $29 million for water reuse project
Plant will use treated wastewater from the city’s existing facility
Ohio expands water quality initiative with $47 million investment in river health
H2Ohio Rivers will remove dams, conserve land and test 29 of state's largest rivers for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
EPA offering $30 million to support Gulf of Mexico watershed improvements
Healthy and Resilient Gulf of Mexico 2023 program is expected to award five grants of up to $6 million each for priority area projects in underserved communities
