Waterfront revival

The City of Vallejo Water Department Division was awarded a $1,734,070.00 Project Grant on April 30, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant funding will support comprehensive urban forestry initiatives in Vallejo, California, focused on planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources. Key project activities will include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and educational outreach aimed at increasing the city's tree canopy cover and improving environmental conditions in underserved areas to advance environmental justice. The grant program aligns with the Forest Service's objectives of providing ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to urban and community settings through strategic urban forestry investments.