- Mary Conley Eggert
Global Water Works to speak at Green Drinks on ARPA Opportunity to free lakes from "muck."
Solutions to muck, algae and issues affecting local lakes will be the focus of a presentation Tuesday at Green Drinks Libertyville, a monthly gathering for those interested in the environment and sustainability.
Lake County Lake Loverswill outline the state of lakes and how to improve them from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at Post-Time Bar & Grille, 13860 Rockland Road, Green Oaks.
The organization was formed last summer as a working group ofGlobal Water Works, a Libertyville-based nonprofit, to inform residents how to restore Lake County lakes.
It is among various interests vying for a piece of $135.2 million in federalAmerican Rescue Plan Act funds administered by Lake County.
Lake Lovers is seeking about $2.3 million for a five-year demonstration focused on Butler Lake in Libertyville and St. Mary’s Lake and Loch Lomond, both in Mundelein.
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