In 1972 the Clean Water Act further broadened the law, as Congress became concerned about pollution and water quality, spurred by high-profile incidents such as the Cuyahoga River catching fire in 1969.
The money has funded scores of community groups as well as high profile projects like the Peace Bridge across the River Foyle and the planned Conflict Resolution Centre at the site of the former Maze prison.
With a dollop of manicured silver hair and a cop's steady bearing, Reichert had a high-profile role in the capture of serial killer Gary Ridgway, the Green River killer.