North inlet-winyah BAY NERR inflation reduction act project description the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $398,411 in federal funding to the university of south…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is providing $398,411 in federal funding through the Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473) program to the University of South Carolina. This Cooperative Agreement award will support the North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) in implementing projects, initiatives, and programs that increase the climate resilience of coastal communities in Georgetown County, South Carolina. Specifically, the NERR will use geospatial analysis to identify sites for nature-based solutions, work with stakeholders to develop implementable climate resilience projects, and compile resources and potential funding information to provide technical assistance for implementing nature-based solutions and sustainable design strategies. The award period runs from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2028.

North inlet-winyah BAY NERR inflation reduction act project description the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $398,411 in federal funding to the university of south carolina through the inflation reduction act. This funding will build the ability of the north inlet-winyah BAY national estuarine research reserve (NERR) within the university of south carolina to implement projects, initiatives, and programs that increase the climate resilience of coastal communities within coastal counties. Specifically, the north inlet-winyah BAY NERR will use these funds to: use a geospatial analysis of landscape conditions and climate vulnerabilities to identify parcel-level sites where NBS could be implemented to increase resilience. Work with community stakeholders to create an implementable vision of specific climate resilient projects within coastal georgetown county that incorporates innovative naturebased solutions (NBS) and other sustainable design strategies. Compile resources and potential funding information specific to proposed projects and identify areas for the NI-WB NERR to provide technical assistance with implementing NBS, such as grant writing, stakeholder facilitation, and/or environmental monitoring.