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Milwaukee, WI – Recently, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4), along with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, announced the release of over $300,000 in grant funding to help protect Lake Michigan from aquatic invasive species (AIS). 

 

In conjunction with the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative – a project intended to restore the Great Lakes’ ecosystem – this grant was awarded to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s “Monitoring of Invasive Species in Ballast Water” program. Aimed at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species, this project will allow vessels to use holograph-based technology, and similar software, to help identify AIS in ballast water throughout the duration of a voyage.

 

“One of my greatest joys representing the fourth district of Wisconsin is the ability to work to protect Lake Michigan from the various threats it faces including invaders being carried into the lake in ballast water,” said Rep. Gwen Moore. “These funds will help support innovative research at a world class local institution that will help give us more weapons in the fight to keep invasive species out of the Great Lakes.”  

 

Congress provided $300 million in funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in FY 2012.  

 

“A recent poll found that a great majority of Wisconsinites believe federal investments to protect and restore the Great Lakes must continue. I could not agree more, which is why I will continue to support the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.”      

 

To learn more about the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative visit their website. 

 

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