This action approves an award in the amount of $406,377 to the coastal bend bays and estuaries program, INC

The Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, Inc. will receive $406,377 through December 2024 from the Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 under the Geographic Programs - Gulf of Mexico Program cooperative agreement to expand their existing litter prevention campaign called "Up2U Plus." The program aims to prevent trash from reaching Texas coastal waterways by encouraging proper trash disposal and reducing illegal dumping. Building upon a previously successful initiative, Up2U Plus will deliver outreach to further promote litter prevention and reduce improper waste handling practices. The award supports the objectives of the Gulf of Mexico Program to assist organizations in developing innovative approaches to address issues like water quality in the Gulf region.

Of texas to create the 'UP2U plus' program, which will prevent trash from reaching texas coastal waterways by building upon an existing successful litter prevention campaign to encourage proper trash disposal and reduce illegal dumping.