Purposethe bayou grande watershed management plan project grant is awarded to escambia county under the restore act direct component program to identify improvements and restoration options for the…

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Gulf Coast Restoration awarded Escambia County $550,000 under the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies (RESTORE) Act Direct Component Program (CFDA 21.015) on October 1, 2025. This formula grant funds the Bayou Grande Watershed Management Plan Project, a planning initiative designed to identify improvements and restoration options for the Bayou Grande watershed located in Florida.

Under this award, Escambia County will deliver a comprehensive watershed management plan through stakeholder collaboration, scientific literature review, technical document preparation, and related planning services. The project activities include coordinating with stakeholders, developing technical analyses, and presenting deliverables necessary to complete the comprehensive management plan. The project is expected to be completed by August 1, 2028, with anticipated benefits to the Florida Gulf Coast region. No subrecipients are involved in this award, and all work will be performed in Florida.

Purposethe bayou grande watershed management plan project grant is awarded to escambia county under the restore act direct component program to identify improvements and restoration options for the bayou grande watershed.activities to be performed plan and conduct stakeholder collaboration, review scientific literature, compose technical documents, develop and present deliverables, and related services required for completing a comprehensive management plan.end goalexpected outcomesthe goal of the project is to develop a comprehensive management plan for the bayou grande watershed.beneficiariesthe project will benefit the florida gulf coast region.subrecipient activitiesthere are no subrecipients for this award.