WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a total of $1,500,000 to the Spirit Lake Reservation to reduce waste collection, increase recycling, and improve transportation and disposal programs. This grant, funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), will support the hiring and training of transfer station staff, the acquisition of materials and equipment, and expand recycling opportunities.
“Our lands and reservations must be preserved and protected, and this critical funding will help Spirit Lake with the resources it needs to have an efficient waste and recycling collection system,” said Senator Cramer.
Overall, EPA Region 8 has announced six selectees to receive more than $6.9 million through the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Program. This program provides funding to states for the solid waste infrastructure and outreach projects.