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Whitmer Unveils $1.14B Project to Protect Great Lakes

5/14/2025

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer unveiled federal backing for the $1.14 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project, a vital initiative to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes. Co-funded by Michigan and Illinois, this project is essential for safeguarding the region's ecosystem and its $7 billion fishing industry. President Trump’s executive order will fast-track construction, ensuring swift action.

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer unveiled federal backing for the $1.14 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project, a vital initiative to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes. Co-funded by Michigan and Illinois, this project is essential for safeguarding the region's ecosystem and its $7 billion fishing industry. President Trump’s executive order will fast-track construction, ensuring swift action.