Padilla 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 washington…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $600,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473) program to the State of Washington Department of Ecology. This funding will build the capacity of the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Padilla Bay NERR) to plan and implement habitat restoration and conservation projects proposed through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Specifically, Padilla Bay NERR will use these funds to expand existing restoration efforts, facilitate new restoration and conservation projects, increase monitoring, integrate biocultural restoration, prepare for restoration of No Name Slough, and expand community-based impact of other Bipartisan Infrastructure projects. The award period is from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027.

Padilla 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 washington through the bipartisan infrastructure law. This funding will build the capacity of the padilla BAY national estuarine research reserve (padilla BAY nerr) within the state of washington department of ecology to plan for and implement habitat restoration and conservation projects proposed through funding opportunities connected to the bipartisan infrastructure law. Specifically, padilla BAY nerr will use these funds to expand the reach of existing restoration projects and facilitate the development of new restoration and conservation projects such as increasing monitoring, integrating biocultural restoration into pbnerr work, prepare restoration for no name slough, and expand the community-based impact of other bipartisan infrastructure projects.