LANSING, Mich., March 16, 2022 — In response to Gov. Whitmer’s awarding of more than $2.8 million in MI Clean Water Plan grants to six different communities – three of which are in Downriver, Rep. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) issued the following statement of support:
“I’m thankful for Governor Whitmer’s investment in Downriver’s needs and her focus on helping us improve our infrastructure. Our office was proud to work with the Governor and EGLE to secure more than $1.5 million for our Downriver communities to update our water systems. Woodhaven, and our neighbors in Southgate and Lincoln Park, will all be able to provide cleaner water to our residents and create great jobs in the process. I’m looking forward to bringing more opportunities like MI Clean Water Plan grants to Downriver and beyond.”
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) awarded the Drinking Water Asset Management (DWAM) grants to the following Downriver communities:
- City of Southgate: $599,219
- City of Lincoln Park: $562,637
- City of Woodhaven: $418,544
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