EGLE announces grants to control or prevent nonpoint source pollution

LANSING

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced $3.5 million in Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program grants on Aug. 6. These funds will support seven projects that will prevent, reduce, or eliminate polluted runoff and other nonpoint sources of pollution.

The purpose of these grants is to implement priority recommendations in approved watershed management plans deve…