The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $2.2M Project Grant under the National Estuary Program (CFDA 66.456) to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to support implementation of the Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program's (BBNEP) Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. The goal is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Buzzards Bay estuary and support its sustainable human uses. Key activities include wetland restoration, stormwater remediation, municipal grant programs, water quality monitoring, environmental indicators tracking, outreach/education, and coastal resilience support. Anticipated outcomes include permanent open space protection, annual reporting of wetland/habitat restoration, stormwater engineering designs, shellfish bed closure mapping, wastewater loading reporting, and an updated CCMP. EEA will provide subawards to partner organizations like the Buzzards Bay Coalition, UMass, and Woodwell Climate Research Center to support monitoring, research, and municipal infrastructure projects. The grant period runs from July 1, 2023 to January 31, 2026.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $0 | 9/8/23 | ||
| Not listed | $0 | 7/20/23 | ||
| Not listed | $1.1m | 6/29/23 |