The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 has awarded a $909,800 Project Grant under the National Estuary Program (CFDA 66.456) to the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, Inc. (CBBEP), a non-profit organization. The funding will support various initiatives to implement CBBEP's Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for protecting and restoring the water quality, habitats, and living resources of the Coastal Bend bays and estuaries in Texas. Key activities to be delivered include monitoring and adaptive management of dredge material placement, enhancing accessibility and shoreline restoration at wildlife refuges, controlling invasive species in wetlands, inspecting and repairing failing septic systems, conducting ocean acidification monitoring, constructing green stormwater infrastructure, and providing community cleanup and waste disposal services. The project period runs from Nov 1, 2023 to Oct 31, 2028. Certain activities will involve sub-recipients to assist with tasks such as trail construction, shoreline protection, and septic system remediation.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $909.8k | 10/31/23 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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2412S | City Of Corpus Christi | Project Grant 02F49201 | $249.0k | 11/29/24 | |
2435S | None | Project Grant 02F49201 | $40.5k | 11/2/24 | |
2428S | Nueces River Authority | Project Grant 02F49201 | $244.1k | 9/18/24 | |
2422S | Biotree Care, LLC | Project Grant 02F49201 | $33.0k | 8/21/24 |