This $365,351 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 under the Regional Wetland Program Development Grants (CFDA 66.461) program supports the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) and its partner, the Rhode Island Natural History Survey (RINHS), in conducting research and monitoring to enhance the state's salt marsh restoration efforts. The key activities include: 1) Finalizing Rhode Island's 2020-2025 Wetland Program Plan in coordination with EPA Region 1; 2) Assessing 20 additional salt marsh sites, including locations in designated environmental justice areas, to reduce data gaps on marsh conditions; 3) Developing an assessment method for evaluating upland areas with high potential for marsh migration; and 4) Monitoring the effectiveness of using sediment deposition to restore marshes impacted by sea level rise. These efforts aim to improve the scientific basis for Rhode Island's wetland planning, prioritization, and decision-making in the face of climate change impacts. The award period runs from June 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $272.7k | 7/17/24 |