MARYLAND (Sean Curtis) – Maryland legislators have announced almost $13 million aimed at bolstering coastal restoration and resilience projects in the state.

U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, along with Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, John Sarbanes, and Kweisi Mfume, said in a joint statement that $12,901,800 has been committed to improving coastal communities along with fish and wildlife habitats.

The funding comes from the National Coastal Resilience Fund and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, according to the lawmakers. Improving climate resilience and reducing the risk of rising sea levels and intense storms are among the aims of the funding…The following projects are set to receive the funding:

-South Baltimore Gateway Partnership, $1,294,500, for Designing the Smith Cove Environmental Justice Project

-South Baltimore Gateway Partnership, $1,500,000, for Restoring Medstar Harbor Hospital Wetland and Shoreline

“Climate change is an existential threat that affects every community, but coastal communities are particularly vulnerable,” said the group of lawmakers. “This funding will help Maryland communities implement comprehensive solutions to address issues like flooding and coastal erosion. Across the state, we’re investing in projects to restore and protect our shorelines and habitats and create more sustainable, resilient communities.”

See the full article and list of projects here.