Stevensville Village Receives $733K EPA Grant for Former Anstey Foundry Cleanup
What happened
Stevensville received a grant exceeding $733,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to begin cleanup of the former Anstey Foundry site in the village. The EPA stated the work is part of the process of removing contamination in the region, though officials noted that asbestos may be present inside the building. While the cleanup is underway, the future use of the site is undecided, though residents indicated a preference for residential development.
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Why it matters
The funding represents a major investment for the small community, which has an annual budget of about $1 million. The successful cleanup and potential redevelopment of the site could redefine the economic landscape of Stevensville.
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Who's involved
- Great LakesThe Great Lakes are the regional context for the contamination the cleanup aims to address.
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Great Lakes
lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States of America