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2009-2010 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
Projects at Ecology

Overview of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century.

Governor's Report to the Public - new issue quarterly

Implementing the Recovery Act

(05/05/2010) Washington state leads in wastewater Recovery Act funding - Letter to Governor Gregoire from the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

(02/17/10) Gov. Gregoire, Interior Secretary Salazar highlight success of Recovery Act

The Department of Ecology has a critical role in carrying out the Recovery Act. Our work includes:

• Administering grants and loans that will pay for clean water infrastructure projects.
• Working with local governments, school districts, ports and private fleet owners to install diesel emission-reduction equipment.
• Cleaning up leaking underground storage tanks.
• Issuing environmental permits and monitoring compliance to assure that Recovery Act projects protect environmental and human health.

Projects

• Project List & Contacts at Ecology (Updated 07/08/09)
• Map and Status of Projects

Infrastructure Project Certifications by Governor Gregoire

Section 1511 of the Recovery Act requires the governor confirm to the federal government that infrastructure construction projects for roads and wastewater and drinking water systems have received the review required by law and represent an appropriate investment of taxpayer dollars. See the complete list of all projects certified by Governor Gregoire.

Contracting Opportunities

•  Contracting Opportunities (Recovery Act and Non-Recovery Act)

Washington State Job Opportunities

• WorkSource Job Listings

Information About Ecology Programs Related to Economic Recovery

• Water Quality - Grants and Loans
• Diesel Emission Reductions
• Leaking Underground Storage Tanks
• Hanford Nuclear Reservation Cleanup and Restoration
  • US Department of Energy Project Updates (DOE)
• Washington Conservation Corps (WCC)
• Brownfields

Washington State and the Federal Government Recovery Web Sites

• Recovery.wa.gov - Washington state's recovery web site
• Recovery.gov - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act web site
• Other Job-Related Projects
  • Gov. Gregoire's economic security priority
  • Gov. Gregoire’s Green Jobs and Climate Action plan

Related Environmental Project News

• Funding Stormwater Projects: How federal Stimulus Act money is being used across the country   [Washington State is in the middle of the article.]
  (March-April 2010) The Journal for Surface Water Quality Professionals
• Gov. Gregoire announces more than $11 million in ARRA funding for workforce training programs
  (04/09/10) Office of the Governor
• Washington Energy Corps helps more than 1,400 low-income families save money, reduce carbon footprint
  (04/06/10) Department of Ecology and Department of Commerce
• More Recovery Environmental Project News...
• Governor Gregoire's Recovery News...