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infrastructure-climate-change1 year ago

"Biden Administration Allocates Over $850 Million for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Upgrades"

The Biden administration has awarded $830 million in grants to fund 80 projects aimed at strengthening the nation's infrastructure against the harmful impacts of climate change, particularly in areas affected by extreme weather events. The funds, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will improve bridges, roads, ports, rail, and transit across 37 states, Washington, D.C., and the Virgin Islands. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized the need for climate resilience, citing examples of infrastructure damage from extreme weather. The grants will support projects such as flood control, bridge replacement, stormwater infrastructure upgrades, and coastal management plans.

environment2 years ago

"Federal Grants to Replace Fish-Unfriendly Road Tunnels with Fish-Friendly Alternatives"

The Biden administration has announced nearly $200 million in federal infrastructure grants to upgrade culverts, tunnels that carry streams beneath roads but can be deadly to fish. Many of these culverts, built in the 1950s, have contributed to declining fish populations, particularly salmon. The grants will fund projects to upgrade or replace culverts with fish-friendly structures such as bridges, allowing water and fish to flow more freely. Washington state, which has been under a court order to improve fish crossings, will receive the most funding, followed by Alaska and Maine. Other states, including California, Oregon, and Idaho, will also receive grants. The initiative aims to protect fish habitats and support the economies of regions dependent on fisheries.