Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-2 - COASTAL RESOURCES
Subject 391-2-5 - COASTAL INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Rule 391-2-5-.06 - Funding Themes

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

The themes of the FY 2025-2026 Cycle 28 CIG Program as adopted by the CAC are (bulleted items are provided only as examples):

Oceans and Wetlands

Maintaining or improving the quality of wetlands Conservation and restoration of wetland habitats Improved understanding of ocean and wetland habitats and functions

Public Access and Land Conservation

Add or enhance physical access for the public to coastal water resources (i.e., rivers, wetlands, beaches) Public access planning in support of the "Outdoors Beyond Barriers" initiative Conservation of riparian habitats through acquisition Land conservation, preservation, and/or management, especially for sea level rise retreat

Sustainable Communities

Strengthen local capacity to implement sustainable approaches in planning and development Identification and preservation of unique community qualities, historical and cultural features, including public education of the above Design stormwater BMPs recommended by the Georgia Coastal Stormwater Supplement

Disaster Resiliency and Coastal Hazards

Improve understanding of coastal hazards and potential impacts Develop, implement or incorporate adaptation and mitigation strategies/plans or policies Strengthen local capacity to implement FEMA's Community Rating System

Nature-Based Solutions

Planning & design of Nature-Based projects within the 11- coastal county area Implementation via Low-cost construction

o Actions to protect, conserve, restore, sustainably use and manage ecosystems in a way that addresses the needs of CRD

O.C.G.A. §§ 12-5-323, 28-5-122.