Item 78

Authorize to accept and expend $870,430 in federal funds from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the purposes related to restore and repurpose the former Emery Estate at Glenn’s Cove Wildlife Management Area to enhance public access and fulfill programmatic construction needs for the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. (2)Further authorize to transfer $373,042 from the NH Fish and Game Fund Reserve to be used as 30% matching funds for a federal grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to the Fish and Game FY 2022 Operating Budget. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on October 22, 2021.