UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN MIKE McINTYRE

11/20/08

McIntyre Announces $2.5 Million in Funding for the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre announced today that the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) has received $2.5 million in federal funding for operation and maintenance activities. 

          Congressman McIntyre stated, “This is one reason to count our blessings during this Thanksgiving holiday season.  This comes on the heels of the $9 million we obtained for beach renourishment for our coast last month.  Indeed, Christmas has come early!”

          Dredging activities will be focused on areas of the AIWW in Brunswick County and the work is scheduled to take place in December. 

          McIntyre, Co-Chairman of the Congressional Waterways Caucus, continued, “This is truly a blessing for public safety, emergency preparedness, tourism, our boating community, and our marine businesses!  An open and navigable Intracoastal Waterway greatly contributes to a thriving economy, and I am thrilled these federal funds have come through!”

          This funding was received as part of the recently enacted Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009.