The lowry island restoration project grant is awarded to the mississippi department of environmental quality under the restore act direct component to support site improvements and construction of a…

The Lowry Island Restoration Project Grant is a $4,244,394 Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States (RESTORE) Act Direct Component program. The grant was awarded to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality on November 13, 2024 to support site improvements and construction of a public marina for enhanced public use and to encourage economic development in Lowry Island, Jackson County, Mississippi. The City of Pascagoula will serve as the sub-recipient to carry out the project scope of work. The key products and services to be delivered under this grant include enhancements to public use and development of economic opportunities for the coastal communities of Jackson County and the broader Gulf Coast region.

The lowry island restoration project grant is awarded to the mississippi department of environmental quality under the restore act direct component to support site improvements and construction of a public marina for enhanced public use as well as to encourage economic development in lowry island, jackson county, mississippi. The project objectives are to enhance public use and encourage economic development opportunities. The project will benefit the coastal communities of jackson county, mississippi and the gulf coast region. The subrecipient, the city of pascagoula, will carry out the scope of work for the project.