Connecticut River Protection: Funding for Clean Water, Recreation, and Flood Resilience.
This Act establishes a partnership and grant program for the Connecticut River Watershed, covering five states. The goal is to improve water quality, protect habitats, and increase public access to recreational areas like trails and fishing spots. The program specifically prioritizes and offers higher funding rates for projects benefiting low-income and minority communities.
Key points
Recreational Access: Enhances opportunities for fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, and improves trails and bike paths across the five states (CT, ME, MA, NH, VT).
Community Financial Support: Establishes a grant program where projects serving low-income and minority communities (environmental justice communities) can receive up to 100% federal funding.
Flood Protection: Funds activities aimed at increasing the resilience of natural systems against climate change, including water management and flood damage mitigation.
Status:
Expired
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