Biden-Harris Administration Invests $575M in 19 Projects to Boost Coastal Climate Resilience

Jul 26, 2024, 02:11 PM

The Biden-Harris administration is making significant strides in environmental justice by investing $575 million to enhance the resilience of coastal communities against climate change. This funding, announced by Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), will be allocated across 19 projects in coastal and Great Lakes states and territories. The initiative aims to protect these areas from floods and other climate-related disasters. Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the administration's commitment to building a cleaner, healthier future for upcoming generations.