The national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $400,000 in federal funding to the state of mississippi through the inflation reduction act

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is providing $400,000 in federal funding through the Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473) Cooperative Agreement to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR). This funding will enhance the capacity of the Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve within MDMR to implement projects, initiatives, and programs that increase the climate resilience of coastal communities in Mississippi. Specifically, the grant will enable MDMR to further develop habitat-focused green infrastructure solutions and conservation projects in collaboration with partners, with a focus on supporting underserved communities. The project will run from May 2024 through April 2029.

This funding will build the ability of the weeks BAY national estuarine research reserve within the mississippi department of marine resources to implement projects, initiatives, and programs that increase the climate resilience of coastal communities within coastal counties. Specifically, grand BAY nerr will have an enhanced ability to further implement existing projects and support future expansion of resilience projects in our local underserved communities. Activities for new and supported staff will include developing habitat-focused green infrastructure and solutions and conservation projects with partners. Use the following template to create a project description for the pay plan module in ERA. Brackets in blue are instructions for CZM programs; brackets in green are instructions for reserves.