NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
National Coastal Resilience Fund
Project Title: Building Capacity for Corn Neck Resiliency Strategy (RI)
Organization:
Town of New Shoreham
Project ID:
0318.23.075963
Description:

Identify nature-based solutions to protect critical infrastructure and habitat in Block Island National Wildlife Refuge and enhance the surrounding dune, beach, salt marsh, coastal pond, and near-shore marine ecosystems. Project will enhance the function of the natural ecosystems and benefit fish and wildlife while also protecting critical infrastructure, Corn Neck Road, which is threatened by sea level rise and coastal storms.

Award Amount:
$185000.00
Location:
Along Corn Neck Road
Block Island, Rhode Island