City of Oakland Secures $3,164,649

We are excited to announce that the City of Oakland, in partnership with Townsend Public Affairs, has successfully secured $3,164,649 for the City through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program.

This grant was one of 13 projects awarded funding nationwide, and the only project awarded funding in California. The funding will remove abandoned and derelict vessels and other large debris items from the Oakland Alameda Estuary, protecting the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. This innovative project is a testament to the leadership and vision of the Mayor, City Council, and City Administration to ensure safe and clean waterways.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the City to protect our ecosystems and shoreline and ensure improved navigational safety and access to the estuary.

Congratulations to the entire Oakland team!