The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 awarded a $152,460 Cooperative Agreement to the Newport Tree Conservancy under the Geographic Programs - Southeast New England Coastal Watershed Restoration Program (CFDA 66.129). This 3-year project, titled "Protecting the Watershed with Trees", will implement the following key activities in Newport, Rhode Island:
- Increase tree planting and educate residents in underserved areas on the benefits of urban trees for mitigating climate impacts like flooding and pollution.
- Expand the tree canopy in Miantonomi Park to provide more green space and environmental benefits to the marginalized North End community.
- Engage residents in the targeted areas on tree planting, care, and decision-making to increase community leadership and address environmental injustice.
- Build the capacity of community partners like the City of Newport and Newport Open Space Partnership to plant more trees, monitor conditions, and deepen resident engagement.
This project aims to enhance community resilience, water quality, and ecosystem health in Newport's disadvantaged neighborhoods through an integrated approach of tree planting, outreach, and partnership development.
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