Branching out dubuque

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $1,499,978 Project Grant to the City of Dubuque, Iowa under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant will fund a comprehensive urban forestry initiative, "Branching Out Dubuque", focused on planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in the city. The project aims to provide ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to Dubuque's urban and community settings, with a particular emphasis on advancing environmental justice in underserved areas. Key activities will include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and educational outreach to increase the city's tree canopy cover and improve overall environmental conditions. The grant award has a period of performance from April 30, 2024 to March 31, 2029.