The North Carolina Coastal Federation has received a $550,000 grant from the BoatUS Foundation to remove 12 abandoned boats from waterways in five coastal counties, facilitating a long-term cleanup effort against pollution and navigation hazards, our partners at The Herald reported.
This grant is part of a continued collaboration between the North Carolina Coastal Federation, the state Wildlife Resources Commission and local governments, which began cleanup efforts following Hurricane Florence in 2018. The initiative aims to address derelict vessels that pose risks to both the environment and navigation.
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