Kachemak BAY NERR infrastructure capacity-building project description the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $600,000 in federal funding to the state of alaska…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is providing a $600,000 Cooperative Agreement under CFDA 11.473 - Office for Coastal Management to the University of Alaska Anchorage to build the capacity of the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) to plan and implement habitat restoration and conservation projects funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Specifically, the award will be used to increase the capacity of Kachemak Bay NERR's staff and partners to propose and execute projects that support coastal habitat restoration, conservation, and resilience initiatives. The award period is from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027.

Kachemak BAY NERR infrastructure capacity-building project description the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $600,000 in federal funding to the state of alaska through the bipartisan infrastructure law. This funding will build the capacity of the kachemak BAY national estuarine research reserve (NERR) within the university of alaska anchorage to plan for and implement habitat restoration and conservation projects proposed through funding opportunities connected to the bipartisan infrastructure law. Specifically, kachemak BAY NERR will use these funds to increase the capacity of kachemak BAY nerrs staff and partners to plan for and implement habitat restoration and conservation projects proposed through the infrastructure investment and jobs act and bipartisan infrastructure law.