Deal Island Gets Grant for Living Shoreline

Maryland’s DNR just awarded $4.5 million in grants to protect Somerset County’s shoreline, with a major portion headed to Deal Island for a living shoreline project designed to save 78 acres of marshland eroding into the Chesapeake Bay. Unlike concrete walls, this eco-friendly approach uses marsh grasses and natural barriers to combat erosion — a growing threat from relentless west and northwest storms. Local crabber Roy Ford and homeowner Erin Pelletier, who’s already planting sea grass, say the current efforts aren’t enough. While the grant covers only the design phase, construction — and the hope of restoring marine life — still depends on securing additional funding. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ca92120f839313f1