Jacques cousteau national estuarine research reserve infrastructure capacity-building project description the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $598,952 in federal…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is providing $598,952 in federal funding through a Cooperative Agreement under the Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473) program to Rutgers, The State University. The funding will build the capacity of the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (JC NERR) in New Jersey to plan for and implement habitat restoration and conservation projects related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Key activities include planning and preparation for habitat restoration and tidal flow work at Grassle Marsh, creating and implementing a two-year habitat restoration monitoring plan using an autonomous surface vehicle, providing staff training on coastal restoration and resilience, and enhancing outreach and education programs on these topics. The Cooperative Agreement has an award date of January 1, 2025 and an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2027.

Jacques cousteau national estuarine research reserve infrastructure capacity-building project description the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $598,952 in federal funding to the state of new jersey through the bipartisan infrastructure law. This funding will build the capacity of the jacques cousteau national estuarine research reserve (JC nerr) within new jersey to plan for and implement habitat restoration and conservation projects proposed through funding opportunities connected to the bipartisan infrastructure law. Specifically, JC nerr will use these funds to plan and prepare for future habitat restoration and tidal flow work at grassle marsh. Additionally, JC nerr and its land-management partners will create and implement a two-year habitat restoration monitoring plan using an autonomous (ROBOTIC) surface vehicle (ASV). JC nerr will also provide staff training and professional development to increase knowledge and skills in the field of coastal restoration, resilience, and outreach to underserved communities. Finally, JC nerr will enhance and strengthen its outreach and education programs about resiliency, climate change, and habitat restoration through workforce development and stem education programs.