Illinois spending $60 million for improvements at state parks, historic landmarks
The funding comes through the Rebuild Illinois program.
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Major investments in parks and recreation driving new contracting prospects
From zoo expansions to shoreline protection, these projects represent significant economic activity and will create demand for specialized expertise.
USDA updates watershed program rule to help Alaska tribal entities access funding
Approximately 30 tribes and tribal organizations now have a path forward to undertake critical watershed projects.
Bureau of Prisons to build $505 million federal correctional institution in Kentucky
As part of the project’s approval, the BOP will buy approximately 500 acres to build a modern medium-security prison building, camp and ancillary facilities.
$125 million allocated for water recycling projects in California, Utah
Projects include rural water systems, water storage, conservation, transportation, nature-based solutions, dam safety, water purification and reuse and desalination.
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$70 million allocated to projects in 29 states to improve fish passage around outdated structures such as dams and culverts
$119 million available for landscape-scale conservation and restoration projects
10-year program will use locally led and nationally scaled projects to conserve and restore 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030
‘Smart buoys’ make Lake Erie world’s most digitally connected lake
Initiative has multiple environmental, recreational uses, but main goal is economic development
$40 million in grants available to restore California salmon, trout habitats
Grant program is part of a federal effort to double the salmon population by 2025
Water board seeks feedback on $1 billion Texas Water Fund
TWDB is seeking feedback on how to best allocate the fund’s $1 billion and will gather input through three surveys
