Great_Lakes_from_space On Thursday, Congress approved $475 million to restore the Great Lakes by combating invasive species, cleaning up highly polluted sites and expanding wetlands, reports the Detroit News.

The bill also includes $131 million to finance wastewater and drinking water projects in Michigan, $11.2 million for 14 projects in the state, and $1 million for mass marking of hatchery fish in the Great Lakes.

The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative includes:

$146 million for cleaning up pollution in sediment in feeder rivers and harbors before it flows into the Lakes.

$105 million to protect and restore habitat and wildlife.

$97 million to stop “nonpoint” pollution, such as farm fertilizer and oil runoff, that closes beaches and leads to fish kills.

$65 million to evaluate how the Lakes and wildlife are responding to cleanup efforts.

$60 million for combating zebra mussels and other invasive species.