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To date, the Trust has awarded $2.8 million to communities in Atlantic, Cape May and Ocean counties to support coastal infrastructure and resiliency projects helping to combat tidal flooding and erosion issues. For more info: https://lnkd.in/eAq9jDc

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Discover why FEMA is running out of money as natural disasters intensify and government spending priorities shift. Explore the debate over funding allocation between domestic disaster relief and international aid, and what it means for the future of FEMA’s mission.

Happy Friday:) The Biden administration announced a goal to protect and restore 8 million acres of wetlands over the next six years in an effort to counter development pressures and recently weakened federal regulations and committed to “reconnect, restore and protect” 100,000 miles of rivers and streams nationwide by 2030, including by removing impediments such as dams and by restoring stream banks experiencing erosion. https://lnkd.in/eSizK-wE

Congress faces a December 20 deadline to pass a stopgap funding measure and avoid a government shutdown. With natural disaster recovery top of mind, House Democrats are pushing for a robust disaster aid package, ensuring funds reach states impacted by hurricanes, wildfires, and more. As negotiations continue, small businesses should pay close attention to any potential funding cuts or policy riders that could impact economic stability heading into 2024. Learn more via POLITICO. https://politi.co/4iw05YW #SmallBizBIGVoice #DisasterRecovery #TakeAction

💸 Sewer Sentry doesn’t just protect the environment—it also protects your budget. By reducing costly inflow issues and minimizing system damage from corrosive gases, we’re saving taxpayers millions. Stronger infrastructure, smarter investments. 📈 Curious about how we can help your city or community save? Visit https://sewersentry.com/m today! #SaveWithSewerSentry #TaxpayerSavings #LongTermValue #CostEfficiency Check out the potential savings for your community.

Ontario is helping municipalities and First Nations protect homes and businesses by building, rehabilitating, and expanding aging water infrastructure, including wastewater, drinking water, stormwater, flood mitigation, and shoreline erosion assets. The Ontario government is investing $175 million, through the Health and Safety Water Stream of the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program. As of February 12, 2025, the province will begin accepting applications for this new stream. Learn more about how to apply for funding: https://lnkd.in/gNJVBqJY

The Ontario government is investing $175 million, through the Health and Safety Water Stream of the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program. #Water #Investment

How can investments in resiliency benefit communities, businesses, and families? Here are some examples: 💠 Green infrastructure to manage stormwater runoff and protect floodplains. 💠 Wetlands restoration to allow natural areas to store excess water. 💠 Barrier walls, floodgates, and levees to prevent floodwaters from harming structures. 💠 Adjusting evacuation routes for floods or hurricanes. https://lnkd.in/dEHbmJw7

For over 50 years, a lack of federal investment in critical infrastructure has remained the status quo. Communities across the country have been left to pay for crumbling roads and bridges, water and sewer system failures, and much more. The American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program has been a uniquely flexible source for local governments to invest in infrastructure. Through these investments, large local governments are strengthening their built environment, creating economic opportunity, and redressing past environmental injustices. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3BjBAwK.