Resources for
removal
Guidance Tool
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Climate Action Tool
The 2025 expansion of the Climate Action Tool (CAT) allows you to:
1) Access information on climate impacts and vulnerability of species and habitats; and
2) Explore adaptation strategies and actions, related to connectivity, conservation planning, and forestry, among other relevant areas.
This tool was developed by the Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center and the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment.
Guidance Tool
Level of Effort:
Climate Action Tool
The 2025 expansion of the Climate Action Tool (CAT) allows you to:
1) Access information on climate impacts and vulnerability of species and habitats; and
2) Explore adaptation strategies and actions, related to connectivity, conservation planning, and forestry, among other relevant areas.
This tool was developed by the Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center and the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment.
Funding
: May 28 – Aug 3, 2026
max $30,000
Urban Forest Resilience Grant Program
With support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, CT DEEP’s Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Program is offering funding to support the removal of dead, declining, or hazardous trees and replanting to restore tree cover and improve long-term forest health.
Eligible activities include: 1) Removal of dead, hazardous, or declining trees; 2) Stump removal and site preparation; 3) Tree planting to meet the required 1:2 replacement ratio. Projects must demonstrate how removals will restore forest health and contribute to long-term, measurable canopy gains in low-canopy communities. Total funding of $230,000 is available for CT municipalities with membership in the Tree Wardens' Association of Connecticut.
Funding
: May 28 – Aug 3, 2026
max $30,000
Urban Forest Resilience Grant Program
With support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, CT DEEP’s Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Program is offering funding to support the removal of dead, declining, or hazardous trees and replanting to restore tree cover and improve long-term forest health.
Funding
: Apr 1 – May 31, 2026
CTDOT State Local Bridge Program
Construction and maintenance of Connecticut’s approximately 4,200 bridges and culverts is the responsibility of the cities and towns who own them. As part of the State’s Infrastructure Renewal Program, the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s the Local Bridge Program provides for State grants to municipalities for the removal, replacement, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of local bridges.
To qualify for state funding, a bridge must carry a certified public road, be municipally owned and/or maintained. The bridge must be considered a deficient bridge and must not have a prior commitment from the state – not withdrawn or expired – to fund the project. See the Local Bridge Program Manual (provided at the link) for detailed guidance.
Funding
: Apr 1 – May 31, 2026
CTDOT State Local Bridge Program
Construction and maintenance of Connecticut’s approximately 4,200 bridges and culverts is the responsibility of the cities and towns who own them. As part of the State’s Infrastructure Renewal Program, the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s the Local Bridge Program provides for State grants to municipalities for the removal, replacement, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of local bridges.
Mapper
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CTDOT Drainage Network Interactive Map
This interactive map published by the CTDOT in March 2025 allows users to view data layers that make up the state-owned and maintained drainage network across Connecticut. Culvert locations are included, as well as their water source, material components, type of conveyance, diameter, length, last inspection date, and maintenance information. Note that an ArcGIS login is required to access this resource.
Mapper
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CTDOT Drainage Network Interactive Map
This interactive map published by the CTDOT in March 2025 allows users to view data layers that make up the state-owned and maintained drainage network across Connecticut. Culvert locations are included, as well as their water source, material components, type of conveyance, diameter, length, last inspection date, and maintenance information. Note that an ArcGIS login is required to access this resource.
Funding
: Jul 24 – Oct 9, 2024
$100,000 - $1M
FY25 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Marine Debris Interception Technologies
The NOAA Marine Debris Program will award up to $7 million through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the installation of proven marine debris interception technologies, throughout the coastal United States, Great Lakes, territories, and Freely Associated States. Projects will focus on the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of proven marine debris interception technologies that will capture marine debris at or close to known marine debris sources or pathways.
Deadline is for Letters of Intent. Full Proposal Deadline: February 7, 2025. Full proposals will only be accepted from applicants that received an invitation to submit a full proposal following review of the letters of intent. Program priorities include: 1) Supporting the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of proven marine debris interception technologies to benefit NOAA trust resources; 2) Long-term monitoring and maintenance of devices through a comprehensive plan; 3) Preventing the reaccumulation of debris through complementary and targeted marine debris prevention activities; 4) Advance the principles of diversity, equity, justice, inclusion, and accessibility and install interception devices that will benefit local communities, especially those facing environmental/climate and socioeconomic burdens; 5) Demonstration of clear marine debris removal and disposal outcomes.
Funding
: Jul 24 – Oct 9, 2024
$100,000 - $1M
FY25 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Marine Debris Interception Technologies
The NOAA Marine Debris Program will award up to $7 million through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the installation of proven marine debris interception technologies, throughout the coastal United States, Great Lakes, territories, and Freely Associated States. Projects will focus on the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of proven marine debris interception technologies that will capture marine debris at or close to known marine debris sources or pathways.
Funding
: Jul 24 – Sep 27, 2024
$1M - $10M
FY25 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Marine Debris Removal
The NOAA Marine Debris Program will award up to $47 million through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the removal of large marine debris throughout the coastal United States, Great Lakes, territories, and Freely Associated States. These removal projects should focus on large marine debris, including abandoned and derelict vessels, derelict fishing gear, and other debris that is generally unable to be collected by hand.
Deadline is for Letters of Intent. Full Proposal Deadline: January 31, 2025. Full proposals will only be accepted from applicants that received an invitation to submit a full proposal following review of the letters of intent. Program priorities are: 1) Impactful, large marine debris removal activities to benefit NOAA trust resources; 2) Preventing the reaccumulation of debris through complementary and targeted marine debris prevention activities; 3) Advance the principles of diversity, equity, justice, inclusion, and accessibility in removal activities that will benefit local communities, especially Tribes and/or those facing environmental/climate and socioeconomic burdens.
Funding
: Jul 24 – Sep 27, 2024
$1M - $10M
FY25 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Marine Debris Removal
The NOAA Marine Debris Program will award up to $47 million through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the removal of large marine debris throughout the coastal United States, Great Lakes, territories, and Freely Associated States. These removal projects should focus on large marine debris, including abandoned and derelict vessels, derelict fishing gear, and other debris that is generally unable to be collected by hand.