The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) is awarding more than $9.3 million for five projects in coastal North Carolina for beach and dune renourishment.
“ The coastline is one of our state’s natural treasures and serves as the livelihood of many communities in eastern North Carolina ,” said Governor Josh Stein . “These grants will help preserve our state’s beauty, protect people’s livelihoods, and keep communities safe.”
The following project proposals were approved for funding from the Coastal Storm Damage Mitigation Fund:
“ This funding will help coastal communities protect natural resources that are essential to their quality of life and economies ,” said DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson . “By restoring beaches and dunes, the projects will also make these communities more resilient to future storms. ”
Applications were scored on six criteria, including environmental benefits, social benefits, economic benefits, life of the project, financial resources and project efficiency.