DEC: $600K available for Hudson River Estuary projects

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced on Wednesday that roughly  $600,000 is available to help communities in the Hudson River Estuary watershed. The money can go towards projects like increasing shoreline resiliency, conserving natural resources, and reducing localized flooding.

According to the DEC, roughly $200,000 is available for projects to help communities restore aquatic organism passage and habitat connectivity, reduce localized flood risks, and improve water quality in and along Hudson River Estuary tributaries. Roughly $400,000 is available for qualified consultants to partner with eligible municipalities to use existing community-supported, preliminary shoreline resiliency designs to prepare “shovel-ready” plans and permitting materials.

“New York is bolstering sustained efforts to help flood-risk communities adapt to climate change-driven extreme weather while protecting the State’s natural resources,” Commissioner Basil Seggos said. “The $600,000 announced today to support efforts in Hudson River Estuary communities will advance the implementation of projects that will improve waterfront and tributary resilience in the watershed for years to come.”