Expand nature-based shoreline projects

Himes supports expanding nature-based shoreline projects to improve coastal resilience. He points to $2.6 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funding for NOAA grants to state and local governments and nonprofits to develop and carry out these projects, including measures such as permeable-concrete reef balls.

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In their own words

Another solution is to expand the adoption of nature-based shoreline projects.

The source

James A. Himes: official policy priorities

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