WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: WESTFIELD, NY - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) participated in a press conference highlighting the federal push to fund the restoration of Barcelona Harbor. Congressman Langworthy successfully included nearly $6 million in funding for this project in the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H. R. 4394), which was passed by the House in October 2023. "The Barc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Unprecedented funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is transforming communities across the state * * * Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $210 million from President Biden's Investing in America agenda for Ohio drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. The funding is part of the more than $50 billion investment in water   more

TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on Feb. 19, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development released the following statement regarding the transfer of the former FirstEnergy/Energy Harbor nuclear assets to Vistra Energy Corporation of Irving, Texas: "Today, our region begins its transition to a new, advanced nuclear energy future. We are extremely hopeful  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $210 Million for Ohio drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. The funding is part of the more than $50 Billion investment in water infrastructure upgrades from the Bipartisan Infrastruc  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Michigan Sea Grant is funding six new research projects, totaling nearly $1.7 million, to investigate the shifting dynamics of harmful algal blooms, economic trends in coastal communities, emerging fish viruses, and other issues relevant to the Great Lakes. Every two years, Michigan Sea Grant requests proposals for projects addressing issues affecting the Great Lakes and Michigan's coastal areas. Funded proje  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, Feb. 20 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Ohio Wesleyan University will host a free panel discussion at 9 a.m. Feb. 29 to explore "Improving Water Quality in Ohio: Efficient Policies and Local Programs." The event will include a moderated discussion between the panelists and questions from the audience. The Environmental and Natural Resource Symposium will be held in Room 301 of Merrick Hall, 65 S. Sandusky St., Delaware. The event is sponsored by T  more