The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $10,274,593 Project Grant to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) under the Long Island Sound Program (CFDA 66.437) to implement its own project to support the Long Island Sound Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. The award supports a range of activities including: education and outreach to communities, water quality monitoring and coastal acidification monitoring, habitat restoration coordination, fish community ecosystem assessments, and acoustic telemetry of key migratory fish species. Sub-awards were made to the University of Connecticut and University of Maryland to conduct plankton sampling, water quality analyses, and phytopigment analysis. The anticipated outcomes include improved water quality, habitat, and public safety; reduced contaminant and nutrient loads; enhanced ecosystem health assessments; and the development of updated databases, webpages, outreach materials, and peer-reviewed publications. The project period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $4.6m | 8/12/24 |