Participate in Geographic Initiatives. A geographic initiative represents an area deemed by USEPA to have sensitive environmental problems requiring extra attention. In addition, several of the geographic initiatives may include areas with environmental justice concerns. Great Lakes Basin Initiative covers counties in all six Region 5 states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin). In Illinois, the eastern most sections of Cook County and Lake County are within this geographic area. This Initiative brings together federal, state, tribal, local, and industry partners in an integrated approach to protect, maintain, and restore the chemical, biological, and physical integrity of the Great Lakes.
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Samples: Partnership Agreement, Partnership Agreement, www.epa.state.il.us
Participate in Geographic Initiatives. A geographic initiative represents an area deemed by USEPA U.S. EPA to have sensitive environmental problems requiring extra attention. In addition, several of the geographic initiatives may include areas with environmental justice concerns. Great Lakes Basin Initiative covers counties in all six Region 5 states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin). In Illinois, the eastern most sections of Cook County and Lake County are within this geographic area. This Initiative brings together federal, state, tribal, local, and industry partners in an integrated approach to protect, maintain, and restore the chemical, biological, and physical integrity of the Great Lakes.
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Samples: epa.illinois.gov, www.epa.state.il.us