The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) was awarded a $222,645 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the National Dam Safety Program (CFDA 97.041). This funding supports initiatives to improve dam safety across Rhode Island, including conducting dam inspections, developing emergency action plans, and implementing infrastructure improvements for high-hazard potential dams. As the state's primary environmental agency, RIDEM leverages federal grants to enhance conservation efforts, protect natural resources, and promote public safety. The grant has a performance period from June 20, 2024 to June 19, 2026. Through this award, RIDEM will work to reduce risks to life, property, and the environment from potential dam failures, aligning with the National Dam Safety Program's objectives to advance engineering policies, enhance state dam safety programs, and increase public awareness about dam-related risks.
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