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

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is providing $418,596 in federal funding through the Inflation Reduction Act to the California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR) under the Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473) grant program. This 5-year Cooperative Agreement, with an award date of May 1, 2024, will build the capacity of the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve to implement projects and programs that increase climate resilience in coastal communities within California. Specifically, the funding will be used to hire a new Restoration Project Coordinator and execute several priority on-the-ground activities, including the Tijuana Estuary Tidal Restoration Program II Phase I, the Nelson-Sloan Quarry Restoration and Beneficial Reuse of Sediment Project, the Monument Road Realignment Project, and dune restoration efforts throughout the reserve.

This funding will build the ability of the tijuana river national estuarine research reserve within california to implement projects, initiatives, and programs that increase the climate resilience of coastal communities within coastal counties. Specifically, tijuana river national estuarine research reserve will use these funds to: hire a new restoration project coordinator to help the reserve build capacity to move forward with several projects, and also implement on-the-ground activities that enhance climate resilience of the reserve and surrounding communities. These on-the-ground activities include several priority projects for the reserve: the tijuana estuary tidal restoration program (TETRP) II phase I, a multiphased, adaptive effort aimed at restoring coastal wetland function and habitats; nelsonsloan quarry restoration and beneficial reuse of sediment project; monument road realignment project to restore year-round access to cultural resources and recreational experiences on monument mesa and friendship park and dune restoration throughout the reserve.