Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration (Northern Indiana)
Project Description 
It is anticipated that this project would preserve and restore high-quality wetland habitat over approximately 120 acres in the headwaters of the Little Calumet River. This project would also improve the aquatic resources of the Little Calumet River.
Importance
The project will preserve current ecosystem by maintaining existing water levels, reducing erosion problems, restoring native plant species, improving fish habitat, and managing public access through the project area. The project site is a significant ecosystem part of a State of Indiana Nature Preserve and is recognized by many environmental groups.
Nonfederal Project Sponsor
LaPorte County Parks.
Congressional Interest
- Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN)
- Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN)
- Representative Joe Donnelly (D-IN-2)
Current Status
reliminary Restoration Plan (PRP) was approved March 2007, and the planning and design analysis was initiated in April 2007.
Issues
Adequate future funding is required to complete the planning and design analysis and construction.
Funding
| Total | Federal | Nonfederal | |
| Current working estimate | $1,446,000 | $940,000 | $506,000 |
| Funding to date | $300,000 | $300,000 | $0 |
| Funds required to complete project | $1,146,000 | $640,000 | $506,000 |
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