The bid for the grant is prompted by the shallow water levels in the Cooley Canal that makes it impassable and unsafe for boats. The dredging will remove sediment buildup and make the place more accessible for people at Anchor Pointe, commercial fish businesses and many boaters.
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Programs that ensure that communities have a clean and healthful environment that is free from air and water pollution, pesticides and other hazardous substances, damaging radiation and excessive levels of noise. Environmental Exposure; Environmental Pollutants; Hazardous Environments; Noise Pollution;
Programs that control the level of hazardous substances that are released into the environment and manage the disposal of hazardous waste materials. Asbestos Removal; Asbestos Testing; Carbon Monoxide Testing; Drinking Water Testing; Environmental Hazards Cleanup; Hazardous Materials Cleanup; Hazardous Materials Control; Hazardous Materials Monitoring; Hazardous Materials Transportation; Hazardous Wastes; Household Hazardous Wastes; Lead Testing; Medical Waste Disposal, Nuclear Wastes Cleanup; Oil Spill Cleanup; Radiation Testing; Radon Testing; Soil Contaminant Testing; Soil Testing; Tap Water Testing
Programs that promote a clean environment by establishing minimum water quality standards; developing regulations to reduce water pollution and assure a reliable supply of healthful drinking water; testing, recording and reporting on the quality of water in lakes, rivers and streams; and issuing warnings and investigating hazards related to water contamination.
Senay Ataselim-Yilmaz, Chief Operating Officer, Turkish Philanthropy Funds, writes that philanthropy often solves the very problems that stems from market failure. Some social issues, however, cannot be tackled by questioning the return on investment.