This EDA investment funds the maritime academy at norwalk's salt marshes of long island sound project, to promote long-term recovery by creating a breathtaking new, state-of-the-art exhibit that would…

The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $855,380 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program to the Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk, Inc. in Norwalk, Connecticut. Funds will support the Maritime Academy at Norwalk's Salt Marshes of Long Island Sound project to promote long-term recovery from the coronavirus pandemic by creating a new state-of-the-art exhibit centered on Long Island Sound. The exhibit will feature multimedia digital displays and touch tanks to help boost tourism and small businesses in Norwalk and the surrounding region dependent on travel and outdoor recreation industries damaged by the pandemic. Completion of the project will enhance the economic resilience of these areas through increased visitation and spending at the Maritime Aquarium, an economic hub and driver for the local economy.

This EDA investment funds the maritime academy at norwalk's salt marshes of long island sound project, to promote long-term recovery by creating a breathtaking new, state-of-the-art exhibit that would be centered on long island sound, and as a signature exhibit with many new features such as the multi-media digital display and the touch tanks. The project will help promote the maritime aquarium, which is an economic hub for tourism and small businesses, and an economic driver for norwalk and the region. Once completed, the project will help the region respond to damage to the travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation sectors from the coronavirus pandemic and boost the economic resilience of areas dependent on those industries.