The Baker-Polito Administration has announced over $1.8 million in funding to support local efforts to prepare for and reduce the impacts from coastal storms and climate change, including storm surge, flooding, erosion and sea level rise.
“Massachusetts is taking a leading role in understanding and preparing for climate change impacts like sea level rise and coastal flooding, ” said Governor Charlie Baker.
“These coastal resilience grants are an excellent example of these efforts, providing direct funding and technical assistance to help our coastal communities address these issues in a pragmatic and proactive way.”
“Our coastal communities are on the front lines for coastal flooding and storm damage impacts, ” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito.
“These grants recognize the local commitment to addressing the problem and adapting to changing conditions, while providing the necessary funding and support to achieve real results.”
These grants, provided by the Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM), were awarded to Beverly, Boston, Dennis, Harwich, Ipswich, Marshfield, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Newburyport, Orleans, Plymouth, Quincy, Salem, Scituate, Swampscott, Truro, Wareham, Weymouth and Winthrop.
Some of the projects will include:
Dennis
Ipswich
New Bedford
Scituate