Mrvan Announces GLRI Grant Award for Michigan City

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced that the Sanitary District of Michigan City will receive a grant award from the Nonpoint Source Runoff and Nutrient Reduction Program under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).

The $292,722 grant award will be used to improve water quality and reduce stormwater runoff in Michigan City communities.  Specifically, the funding will support the Adams Park Stormwater Wetland Restoration project, which will develop a 2.5 acre stormwater treatment wetland.  The purpose of this area is to capture stormwater runoff and will add 413,820 square feet of green infrastructure and the planting of 105 trees.  

Congressman Frank J. Mrvan stated, “Congratulations to Michigan City for successfully obtaining this beneficial federal resource.  I am proud to support through the appropriations process the GLRI program, and am grateful for your good work to improve water quality and the quality of life for residents throughout Michigan City and our region.”

For additional information on the GLRI program, click here.

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