Project Grant 98685818

This $700,000 Project Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 supports the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program's (CBBEP) implementation of its Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) through December 2023. Funded under the National Estuary Program (NEP, CFDA #66.456), the award will allow CBBEP to assess water quality and natural resource trends, coordinate CCMP implementation among state and local agencies, and monitor effectiveness. Services will directly benefit residents and visitors in the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuary area of Texas. A subaward to a local university will further the program's assessment, coordination and monitoring goals.