Media Advisory Reminder: MONDAY: Biden-Harris Administration to Announce New Funding to Improve Climate Resilience and Protect Coastal Habitat in York, Cumberland, and Washington Counties

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 19, 2024

***Media Advisory***

MONDAY: Biden-Harris Administration to Announce New Funding to Improve Climate Resilience and Protect Coastal Habitat in York, Cumberland, and Washington Counties

Scarborough, MAINE – On Monday, April 22, Earth Day, Biden-Harris Administration leaders will join Mills Administration officials, U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree, and local leaders to announce new funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act, part of the President’s Investing in America Agenda, to enhance climate resilience and coastal habitat restoration projects in York, Cumberland, and Washington Counties.

Since Day One, President Biden has delivered on the most ambitious climate agenda in history – signing into law the largest investment in climate action ever, including more than $50 billion for climate resilience. The Earth Day announcements will help Maine take actions that enhance the climate resilience of infrastructure, communities, and ecosystems.

WHO:

Arati Prabhakar, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
Jainey Bavishi, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Deputy Administrator of NOAA
U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree
Hannah Pingree, Director of the Governor’s Office of Policy, Innovation and the Future and co-chair of the Maine Climate Council

WHAT:
Announcement of federal awards to improve climate resilience and protect coastal habitats in York, Cumberland and Washington Counties

WHEN:
Monday, April 22, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Scarborough Marsh
Eastern Trail Parking Area
Near 140 Pine Point Road (Rt. 9)
43°33'40"N 70°22'11"W
Scarborough

Rain Location:
Scarborough Town Office
Town Council Chambers
259 US Route 1
Scarborough

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