To address cyanobacterial HABs that impacted living marine resources, fish and shellfish harvests and recreational and service industries along the U.S. coastal waters. Title VI of Public Law 105-383, section 604(b), enacted on 13 November 1998.
In response to Hurricane Katrina, FEMA and GOHSEP allocated $50million to CPRA for coastal restoration projects. Following a major disaster declaration, the HGMP provides funding for long-term hazard mitigation projects that help reduce the impact of future storms. For a list of approved projects, see Appendix E of the FY2013 CPRA Annual Plan.
Launched in 2009; Has been encouraging local and state agencies to be proactive and place a stronger emphasis on protecting their remaining healthy watersheds as a way to save money and the environment.