PR CZM inflation reduction act project description the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $412,271 in federal funding to the territory of puerto rico through the…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded a $412,721 Cooperative Agreement grant under the Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473) program to the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER), doing business as Hilo. The funding will be used by DNER to develop an integrated watershed management plan for the Punta Tuna Natural Reserve and implement recommended practices for stormwater and erosion control, expand stakeholder outreach efforts, and monitor water quality over a three-year period. The project aims to increase the climate resilience of coastal communities within Puerto Rico's coastal counties by building the capacity of the Commonwealth's federally-approved Coastal Zone Management program. DNER will oversee the project and facilitate community education, participation, and outreach activities.

PR CZM inflation reduction act project description the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $412,271 in federal funding to the territory of puerto rico through the inflation reduction act. This funding will build the ability of the territorys federally-approved coastal management program within the PR department of natural and environmental resources to implement projects, initiatives, and programs that increase the climate resilience of coastal communities within coastal counties. Specifically, the CZM will use these funds to develop an integrated watershed management plan for the punta tuna natural reserve and to implement recommended practices for storm-water and erosion control, expand stakeholder outreach efforts, and monitor water quality in three years. The PRS dner will oversee the project and help with community education, participation, and outreach within a three-year timeframe. The project will concentrate on watershed characterization, stakeholder outreach, development of an integrated watershed management plan and recommended watershed practices.