The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded Kawerak, Inc. $645,900 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program to prepare a master plan for the future development of the Pilgrim Hot Springs area in Nome, Alaska. The master plan will preserve a cultural and historical resource to attract tourists and explore the development of a new clean energy source and food security initiatives for the underserved Bering Strait region. The project supports the region's response to damage in the travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation sectors from the coronavirus pandemic by boosting economic resilience in areas dependent on these industries. The award period is from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2024.
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