Governor Daugaard Announces $860,370 for Environmental Projects Governor Dennis Daugaard says the state Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $860,370 for six solid waste management projects.
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The total includes $545,170 in grants and $315,200 in lowinterest loans.
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“I am pleased to announce that this money is available to assist local communities,” said Governor Daugaard. “Grant and loan awards will result in enhanced protection of the environment.”
A grant and loan package was awarded to: j Northwest South Dakota Regional Landfill, $788,000 for construction of landfill cell #3 that includes a $472,800 grant and $315,200 loan
The grants and loans awarded by the board are administered through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
The grants and loan were awarded from DENR’s Solid Waste Management Program.
Grants were awarded to: j Ecomaniacs, $4,000 grant for recycling education equipment j Madison, $17,000 grant for restricted use site expansion
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Naples, $23,840 grant for dump site cleanup and remediation Seneca, $23,900 grant for dump site cleanup and remediation Tri-County Landfill Association, $3,630 grant for geothermal piping system for storage building heat
The Solid Waste Management Program provides grants and loans for solid waste disposal, recycling and waste tire projects. The Legislature annually appropriates dedicated funding for the Solid Waste program through the Governor’s Omnibus Water Funding Bill.
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