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Houghton County approves $180,495 watershed grant, pledges in‑kind county services
Summary
The Houghton County Board of Commissioners approved participation in a $180,495 Emergency Watershed Protection Program grant, agreeing the county’s $45,125.75 local share will be met with in‑kind services from the County Road Commission and partners rather than direct county funds.
The Houghton County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 on Nov. 22 to accept a $180,495 Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWPP) grant to address seven flood-damaged sites, with the county covering a required $45,125.75 local share through in-kind services rather than cash.
The grant and local share were described at a special meeting in the courthouse conference room. Administrator Larson said the County Road Commission has agreed to provide services and possibly rock to stabilize affected locations, and that the Village of Lake Linden and Schoolcraft Township are considering…
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