Maryland coastal zone management program infrastructure capacity-building project description the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $900,000 in federal funding to the…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is providing a $900,000 Cooperative Agreement award through the CFDA 11.473 Office for Coastal Management program to the State of Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MD DNR). This funding will build the capacity of Maryland's federally approved coastal management program to plan for and implement habitat restoration and conservation projects in response to coastal hazards, population growth, sea level rise, and increasing demand for recreation.

Specifically, MD DNR will focus on strengthening partner networks and community connections to increase the ability of Maryland's coastal communities to prepare for and respond to these challenges. The technical assistance provided to communities will aid in safeguarding people, infrastructure, and natural resources in the state's dynamic coastal environment. This 3-year Cooperative Agreement runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027.

Maryland coastal zone management program infrastructure capacity-building project description the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is providing $900,000 in federal funding to the state of maryland through the bipartisan infrastructure law. This funding will build the capacity of the states federally approved coastal management program within the maryland department of natural resources (DNR) to plan for and implement habitat restoration and conservation projects proposed through funding opportunities connected to the bipartisan infrastructure law. Specifically, maryland DNR will focus efforts on building partner networks and community connections to increase the capacity of communities to prepare for and respond to a future of higher intensity storms, increased populations and development, changing sea levels and flooding, and a growing demand for healthy places for tourism and recreation. The technical assistance to communities to develop and implement restoration and conservation projects will aid in safeguarding people and infrastructure, and managing natural resources in an ever more complex and dynamic environment.