Description
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announces its intention of a proposed partnership to pursue federal grant funds with the Friends of the Waquoit Bay Reserve. The grant amount is $66,183, and the purpose is to promote science-based decision-making, improve environmental literacy, and demonstrate sustainable stewardship of the land and water ecosystems within the Reserve. The project duration is from January 2026 to December 2027. Key tasks include community outreach and training programs, logistical support, and fiscal management.
• Promote science-based decision-making that leads to healthy coastal ecosystems
• Improve the understanding of coastal ecosystems and human influences on them
• Improve environmental literacy in communities to enable environmentally sustainable decision-making
• Demonstrate sustainable stewardship of the land and water ecosystems within the Reserve
• Foster dialogue and development of coastal ecosystem management solutions through sustained community engagement
• Improve the operations, infrastructure, and stature of the Reserve