$17M Inflation Act Funding to Protect NE Forests, Fish, Marshes
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The National Park Service (NPS) is set to invest $195 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding to restore and build resilience in lands and waters that are important wildlife and native plant habitats, recreational spaces, and memorials. An estimated $17 million will go towards projects to safeguard national parks in the Northeast in light of climate change. The funding will also help prepare for climate change effects, protect species, restore ecosystems, and create jobs in conservation, especially in small and rural communities.
Investment of $195 Million in National Park Resilience
Release Date: March 15, 2024
Contact: John Harlan Warren, 215-908-3159
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced an investment of $195 million from the Inflation Reduction Act funding to enhance resilience in national parks and important wildlife habitats. This funding will revitalize lands and waters, serving as recreational spaces, historical memorials, and native plant habitats.
Climate Change Resilience in Northeastern National Parks
$17 million will be allocated to projects in the Northeast to combat the effects of climate change on national parks. Key projects include the promotion of climate resilience in Northeastern forests, brook trout populations, and coastal marshes.
The funding will assist in climate change preparation, species protection, ecosystem restoration, and job creation in conservation. It is particularly beneficial for national parks in small and rural communities, stimulating the economy through job creation and investment.
Preserving Cherished American Spaces
“The investment is a clear demonstration of commitment to addressing the climate crisis and boosting America’s resilience,” stated National Park Service Director Chuck Sams. “It will support our ongoing endeavors to preserve and protect our nation’s most cherished spaces.”
“The projects will contribute to the restoration of vital park natural resources for future generations,” added National Park Service Northeast Region Director Gay Vietzke. “This funding represents a significant investment in our parks and their surrounding communities.”
The investments are essential, especially as ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and cultural resources are threatened by climate change. For more information about the National Park Service’s Inflation Reduction Act projects, click here.
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