The national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $875,000 in federal funding to the state of michigan through the inflation reduction act

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded a $875,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (MDEGLE) through the Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473) federal grant program. This funding will build the capacity of Michigan's federally-approved coastal management program to implement projects, initiatives, and programs that increase the climate resilience of coastal communities within the state's coastal counties.

Specifically, MDEGLE will collaborate with Michigan State University (MSU) to conduct a nearshore sediment transport study across six initial sites, engage in community science to expand the scope, and provide technical assistance and outreach to enhance coastal resilience. The project will run from May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2029.

This funding will build the ability of the states federally-approved coastal management program within the michigan department of environment, great lakes, and energy (EGLE) to implement projects, initiatives, and programs that increase the climate resilience of coastal communities within coastal counties. Specifically, EGLE will use these funds to collaborate with michigan state university (MSU) to conduct a nearshore sediment transport study in six initial sites, engage in community science to expand the scope, and provide technical assistance and outreach about the research and how to use IT to enhance coastal resilience.