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

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $600,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law under the Office for Coastal Management (CFDA 11.473) program. This funding will build the capacity of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) within FDEP to support the planning of conservation and restoration projects. Specifically, the Rookery Bay NERR will utilize these funds to enhance community engagement and expand their existing community science restoration monitoring program to include post-restoration monitoring efforts. The award period is from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.

Rookery BAY NERR infrastructure capacity-building project description the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $600,000 in federal funding to the florida department of environmental protection through the bipartisan infrastructure law. This funding will build the capacity of the rookery BAY national estuarine research reserve (NERR) within the florida department of environmental protection to support the planning of conservation and restoration projects through the bipartisan infrastructure law. Specifically, the rookery BAY NERR will utilize these funds to use proactive communication and community engagement to address issues surrounding local resilience. The funding will also enhance and expand the existing community science restoration monitoring program to include post-restoration monitoring efforts.