The national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $$333,558 in federal funding to the city of wilmington through FY2023 bipartisan infrastructure law coastal zone management…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded a $333,558 Cooperative Agreement under the Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473) program to the City of Wilmington, DE. This planning project will produce designs for the restoration and enhancement of 12.7 acres of degraded wetland habitat along the Christina River in the Southbridge community. The project aims to help the community reduce flooding, enhance resiliency, accomplish ecological restoration, improve water quality in the Christina River, and create recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Implementation of these designs is expected to be completed by July 31, 2027.

The national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $$333,558 in federal funding to the city of wilmington through FY2023 bipartisan infrastructure law coastal zone management habitat protection and restoration competition. This planning project will produce designs for the restoration and enhancement of 12.7 acres of degraded wetland habitat along the christina river in the southbridge community. Implementation of these designs will help the community reduce flooding, enhance resiliency, accomplish ecological restoration, improve water quality in the christina river, and create recreational opportunities for its residents and visitors.