96244522

Description:
The purpose of this agreement is to provide assistance to the Cornell University Office of Sponsored Programs to implement its project to support the Long Island Sound Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan to protect and restore Long Island Sound by providing outreach and education to the public on environmental stewardship and to provide technical assistance to state and local governments on sustainability and climate resiliency.

Activities:
Specifically, under this cooperative agreement, the recipient will 1) conduct public environmental education and involvement programs for the Long Island Sound in the state of New York; and 2) provide technical assistance to support sustainable and resilient communities.

Subrecipient:
No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.

Outcomes:
Under this cooperative agreement, the anticipated deliverables for the first activity are to: conduct two workshops for teachers; publish the Sound Update newsletter; provide information through multiple communications products; organize Citizens Advisory Committee meetings; support the work of other Long Island Sound Study work groups; conduct volunteer opportunities at stewardship sites; and support three trainings aimed at increasing LISS partners' understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice terminology, history, and practices.

The anticipated deliverables for the second activity are to advance sustainability and resilience by local governments, develop training programs based on the needs assessment, hold a bi-state workshop, develop a clearinghouse of tools and resources, improve coordination among levels of government, and increase implementation of Long Island Sound sustainability and resilience projects.

The beneficiaries and outcomes of this work will be residents with awareness, knowledge, and skills to protect Long Island Sound, policy makers and stakeholders having informational resources to collaborate; sustainable and resilient new and existing development; an educated public involved in environmental restoration and protection; actions implemented through coordinated strategies by all levels of government and diverse stakeholders; and implementation adapted and improved through application of new information and knowledge.

Cornell University

1 - PILLAR 1: CLEAN AIR, LAND, AND WATER FOR EVERY AMERICAN 1.1 - TBD

66.437 - Long Island Sound Program

EPA Region 2: New York City [EPA - RO]

Naugatuck Valley, Connecticut United States

County-Wide

EPA-CEP-01

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 09/30/25 to 09/30/28 and the total obligations have increased 296% from $1,957,700 to $7,746,820.