FEMA's $14.8m grant funds a $21m wetlands restoration project in St. Bernard Parish, LA, for flood protection and creating 400 acres of wetlands.

A historic $21 million wetlands restoration project in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, will utilize a $14.8 million federal grant from FEMA to enhance flood protection and restore wetlands. This initiative marks the first use of FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance funds for such a nature-based project, aiming to create 400 acres of wetlands and safeguard 11,340 flood insurance policyholders from hurricane surge damage. The project is crucial for reducing future flood risks.

September 02, 2024
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