The unique strength of Sustain Our Great Lakes is found in the diversity and dedication of its program partners. The program has succeeded by leveraging the experience, expertise, talents and funding of representatives from the public and private sector. The program team has expertise in biology, habitat restoration, regulatory issues, communications and grants administration that provides the foundation for effective program management.
Funding contributions of each partner are leveraged many times overs, maximizing the return on their investments. Their collective on-the-ground impact far exceeds what any individual partner could achieve alone. In addition, the diversity of program funding sources reduces the effects of annual fluctuations in individual partner budgets, ensuring Sustain Our Great Lakes is consistently able to award significant funding from one year to the next.
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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
A nonprofit established by Congress in 1984, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation sustains, restores and enhances the nation's fish, wildlife, plants and habitats. The Foundation creates partnerships between the public and private sectors to strategically invest in conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources. Since its establishment, the Foundation has awarded more than 11,000 grants to 3,800 organizations in the United States and abroad and leveraged more than $530 million in federal funds into more than $1.8 billion for on-the-ground conservation. For more information, visit www.nfwf.org.
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ArcelorMittal
ArcelorMittal donates expertise, resources and personal time to advance environmental awareness and conservation. Through these efforts, the company joins forces with the communities in which its employees live and its business and clients operate. In 2008, ArcelorMittal USA provided more than $4.5 million in community grants. For more information on ArcelorMittal Corporate Responsibility and the USA Foundation, please visit www.arcelormittal.com.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agaency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. For more information, visit www.epa.gov.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serice
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The organization is a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for its scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service. For more information on its work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov.
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U.S. Forest Service
Established in 1905, the U.S. Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands. National forests and grasslands encompass 193 million acres of land, which is an area equivalent to the size of Texas. For more information, visit www.fs.fed.us.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's roots date back to 1807. NOAA understands and predicts changes in the Earth’s environment, from the depths of the oceans to the surface of the sun, and conserves and manages our coastal and marine resources. For more information, visit www.noaa.gov.
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