- Delaware is seeking federal funding to manage coastal erosion and dune damage along Fenwick Island.
- Chris Coons is seeking federal funding for Delaware beaches.
Delaware Coastal Restoration Project Requires $20M Federal Funding
What happened
U.S. Senator Chris Coons met with local officials, including Mayor Ron Calef, to review beach conditions in Bethany. DNREC Shoreline & Waterway Management Section teams have restored functional beach access where sand was available following a nor’easter. To fully restore dunes in Bethany and South Bethany, a larger-scale beach nourishment project is required.
From coastalpoint.com
Why it matters
The state of Delaware is seeking federal funding for a beach nourishment project that would cost approximately $20 million and involve the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This effort is part of a larger push by Delaware's Congressional delegation to manage coastal erosion and dune damage.
Chris Coons is seeking federal funding for Delaware beaches, which are currently facing coastal erosion and dune damage.
From coastalpoint.com
Who's involved
- Chris CoonsU.S. Senator who met with local officials to review beach conditions.
- BethanyTown where officials met to review beach conditions and discuss restoration.
- Ron CalefMayor of Bethany who confirmed beaches are open at five locations.
- DelawareState seeking federal funding to manage coastal erosion and dune damage.
- Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental ControlState agency working with local towns on additional repair measures.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- DelawareSpeculative
The state of Delaware could see increased operational costs related to coastal infrastructure if the $20 million project moves forward.
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The entities involved
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Chris Coons
American lawyer and politician (born 1963)
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Bethany
town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
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