Gulf of Mexico Habitat Restoration via Conservation Corps Partnership (Implementation)

Implementing Organization

US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Overview

DWH Project Funding

$8,677,184

Known Leveraged Funding

$0

Funding Organization

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council

Funding Program

The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 2: Comprehensive Plan

Details

Project Category

Environmental

Project Actions

Habitat Restoration and Enhancement

Targeted Resources

Human and/or Institutional Capacity

Project Description

The Gulf Coast Conservation Corps (GCCC) Program will establish a regional workforce-training program to benefit local communities and support long-term Gulf Coast restoration project implementation. Individuals trained under the program will help to carry out fully compliant priority ecosystem restoration projects identified by Members on the RESTORE Council.

Contact

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Project Website

Project Partners

Department of the Interior (DOI), States of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas

Affiliated Institutions

None