Study: Great Lakes project would boost economy Duluth, Minn.
(AP) — Duluth's economy could get a boost of up to $300 million
if the federal government invests in a comprehensive Great Lakes
cleanup and restoration effort. That's the finding of a new
Brookings Institution study released Wednesday. The report gives
city-specific analysis on potential benefits if the Great Lakes
Restoration Plan is fully implemented. Bush administration
officials unveiled the plan in 2005. It calls for $20 billion to
clean up toxic hotspots, restore fish and wildlife habitat, end
fight invasive species and end sewage overflows. The study
concludes that Duluth would see a $200 million to $300 million
boost, mainly in increased property value. The study says
Chicago would see at least $4 billion in economic gains.
Detroit, Cleveland and Milwaukee follow close behind.
Information from: Duluth News Tribune