The Maumee Area of Concern and surrounding waterways are making progress towards their restoration goals thanks to recent developments. BUI 7: Restrictions on Dredging Activities has now been approved for removal from the list after acceptance from US EPA and the Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO)!
This is the fourth of ten beneficial use impairments (BUIs) impacting local waterways in the Maumee AOC that has been addressed. Due to recently dredged sediment being deemed clean for beneficial use, we are one step closer to delisting the Maumee AOC. Read the acceptance letter here.
The Toledo Shipping Channel, the most heavily dredged in the Great Lakes due to its shallow depth, contributes sediment that is now being utilized for various projects, including tree growth at Glass City Metropark and research at Bowling Green State University.
The ongoing improvements in restoring the AOC and eliminating BUIs are the result of efforts by local stakeholders, organizations, and state and federal AOC programs. Thank you to everyone who made this possible!
The full Removal Recommendation document can be found here, or by visiting the Resources page of https://maumeeaoc.org/.