This award provides funding through the bipartisan infrastructure law (BIL) (also known as the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA)) for implementation of the EPA approved delaware inland…

This award provides funding through the bipartisan infrastructure law (BIL) (also known as the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA)) for implementation of the EPA approved delaware inland bays comprehensive conservation and management plan (ccmp) under section 320 of the clean water act (CWA), which will help restore and maintain the water quality and ecological integrity of the delaware inland bays. This project oversees the implementation of projects outlined under delaware inland BAY's (CIB) workplan, through which the federal funds and outlined activities implement the national estuary program's (NEP) comprehensive conservation and management plan (ccmp). The purpose of this award is to support the implementation of the delaware inland bays ccmp.activities:activities to performed include: agricultural BMP cost-share, capacity building, completion of delaware inland bays habitat plan, continued development of the hydrodynamic and water quality model, creation of submerged gravel wetland, and construction of living shorelines.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:this award focuses on specific priority goals, including: decreasing nutrient loading throughout the watershed; preserving and protecting marshes, shorelines and near-shore habitats; facilitating and monitoring conservation and restoration projects; and, educating the public to support knowledgeable decision-making for the community and its future. Specific activities to be performed under this award include activities like: coastal habitat restoration, water quality monitoring, public education and outreach, climate change resiliency efforts, living shoreline improvements, stormwater infrastructure improvements, supporting disadvantaged communities, and maintaining capacity to implement ccmp goals. The beneficiaries of this award include residents, visitors, habitats and wildlife within the delaware inland bays study area.