Post-disaster housing recovery grant opportunity for Gulf communities
Smart Home America is requesting proposals for a project that will increase the resilience of communities in the Gulf of Mexico region by enhancing their capacity to provide local housing stock post-disaster. Up to $20,000 is available. A letter of intent is due by April 8, 2022. For questions, contact Graham Green at graham@smarthomeamerica.org or 251-206-5632.
OysterCorps training program receives recognition as The Corps Network's "Project of the Year"
OysterCorps, a conservation training program for youth in the Florida panhandle has been recognized by The Corps Network as their 2022 "Project of the Year." Program participants have collected nearly 19,000 tons of oyster shell for recycling, planted over 24,000 native marsh plants, and grown 21,000 oysters for restoration. Learn more.
Gulf Research Program announces new funding
The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has announced $22 million in funding to support three new research consortia to work collaboratively to apply existing and emerging data to improve operational forecasting of the Gulf of Mexico ocean dynamics, including the Loop Current. Learn more.
Florida's State Expenditure Plan approvals
In March, the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council executive director recommended that the Council Chair approve Florida’s State Expenditure Plan (SEP). SEP projects, programs, and activities will be implemented in a manner consistent with the requirements of the RESTORE Act. Learn more about Florida State Expenditure Plan
Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group restoration project public comments
The Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group is proposing several restoration projects to restore wetlands, coastal, and nearshore habitats which are open for public comment through April 18, 2022. The trustees will hold a public webinar on the plan on April 5 at noon CT.
"Tides of Change" documentary to to air in April
"Tides of Change: Gulf Coast Communities Respond to Rising Seas,” will air April 24 at 5 p.m., April 27 at 9 p.m. and April 29 at 1:30 p.m. on Mississippi Public Broadcasting. This video was produced as part of the "Resilience to Future Flooding" project led by PLACE:SLR. Learn more about the project here.
2022 Coastal & Estuarine Summit Call for Proposals
Restore America's Estuaries (RAE) is hosting the 2022 Coastal and Estuarine Summit with support from the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana Dec. 4-8, 2022, in New Orleans, La. Proposals for sessions, presentations, and posters are due April 8, 2022. Learn more.
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