U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer has commended the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for removing the Rochester Embayment from the list of the Great Lakes’ most polluted areas. The decision followed 25 years of restoration work and a $100 million investment to address pollution issues. Schumer underscored the importance of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), a program that has been pivotal in funding these clean-up efforts. He also emphasized the need for continued federal support for the GLRI to ensure the preservation of the Great Lakes.
To learn more about Senator Schumer’s efforts in environmental preservation and the importance of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, click the link below. The article provides comprehensive insight into the positive impacts of the initiative and the significance of continued federal support for environmental protection.
