NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
National Coastal Resilience Fund
Project Title: Assessing Beneficial Use of Dredged Sediments for Habitat Restoration of Bay shore Communities (DE)
Organization:
DNREC Coastal Programs
Project ID:
0318.19.065959
Description:

Assess the feasibility of using dredge material and other nearshore sediments for beach restoration in the Delaware Bay shore communities of Bowers Beach and South Bowers, to enhance community resilience and restore habitat. Project will integrate a plan to employ this tactic into future community shoreline and habitat management practice.

Award Amount:
$75000.00
Location:
Murderkill River, St. Jones River watershed, Town of Bowers, Community of South Bowers, Kent County, Delaware