How could the BRIC grants for levee projects affect government?
Government must manage multi-million dollar levee restoration projects The securing of BRIC grants mandates that local and state government entities manage and execute major flood protection initiatives. For Hoquiam, the $34.7 million grant will fund a 4.7-mile flood protection system, which includes levees, floodwalls, raised roadways, and upgraded pump stations. This project is supplemented by $5.8 million in State Emergency Management matching grants. The grants were secured following legal intervention by a coalition of attorneys general to prevent the termination of the BRIC program.
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The Washington Attorney General visited Hoquiam on October 19, 2026, meeting with civic leaders and touring areas affected by upcoming levee construction. Lawsuits and political pressure helped restore over $80 million in levee projects for Aberdeen and Hoquiam. FEMA authorized $34.7 million for the Hoquiam project, which the city accepted in September.
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The BRIC grants, secured through legal action by a coalition of attorneys general, provide funding for major levee restoration projects. For Hoquiam, the $34.7 million grant will be used to build a 4.7-mile flood protection system, which includes levees, floodwalls, raised roadways, and upgraded pump stations. This project is further supported by $5.8 million in State Emergency Management matching grants.
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- thedailyworld.com Oct 19
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- The combined flood protection initiative for Aberdeen and Hoquiam would protect 1,354 businesses, 5,100 properties, and more than 3,000 jobs.thedailyworld.com
- Hoquiam will receive $34.7 million in BRIC funding to build a 4.7-mile flood protection system.thedailyworld.com
- Hoquiam will also receive $5.8 million in State Emergency Management matching grants for the project.thedailyworld.com
- The initial BRIC grant awarded to the cities of Hoquiam and Aberdeen in August of 2022 was $50 million.thedailyworld.com
Why it matters
The scale of this infrastructure investment is significant for the affected communities. The projects are designed to protect thousands of properties and jobs located in the designated flood zone, while also reducing construction and insurance costs, which is expected to leave more than $5 million per year in residents’ pockets.
This outcome highlights the critical role of legal and political advocacy in maintaining federal disaster mitigation programs. The grants were saved from termination after a Brown-led coalition filed a lawsuit, demonstrating that the funding is tied to successful government intervention against federal cuts.
What we don't know yet
- What is the current status of the North Shore Levee project in Aberdeen, which is undergoing the National Environmental Policy Act process?
- How will the government coordinate the use of the $34.7 million BRIC funds with the $5.8 million State Emergency Management grants?
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- thedailyworld.comOct 19
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