NOAA Provides West Coast with Tsunami Cleanup Grants - ZERO mention of Radiation!!!!

NOAA announced that $250,000 in grants has been made available through its marine debris program to five states impacted by debris from the March 2011 Japanese tsunami. Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, and Hawaii will receive up to $50,000 each to use toward marine debris removal efforts. The funds could be released as soon as the end of July.

"We continue to actively work with the states and other Federal agencies to address the challenges associated with tsunami debris," notes Nancy Wallace, director of NOAA's marine debris program. "We are pleased to be able to contribute funds to support states' efforts to respond to and remove marine debris, including disposal fees, cleanup supplies, and dumpster rentals. We remain dedicated to continuing our work with the states and others to address contingency planning, monitoring and research."


[link to www.maritime-executive.com]