The national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $341,000.00 in federal funding to the state of delaware through the inflation reduction act

This funding will build the ability of the states federally-approved coastal management program within the department of natural resources and environmental control (DNREC) to implement projects, initiatives, and programs that increase the climate resilience of coastal communities within coastal counties. Specifically, the dnrecs delaware coastal management program will use these funds to provide technical support and help facilitate the stakeholder engagement process for the updating of the resilience sections of delawares climate action plan. The dcmp has the lead developing the resilience portions of delawares climate action plan (2021) which included extensive coordination and engagement with technical experts as well as the public. The plan identifies key actions to better understand impacts of climate change and enact measures to maximize resilience of the states resources and citizens of delaware. The plan also includes principles for equitable climate action and ensuring that vulnerable communities are included in climate action efforts. Additionally, the plan emphasizes the importance of engaging stakeholders and collaborating with partners to achieve the states climate goals.