Molly Johnson, environmental planner for NVCOG, asked the board to adopt a resolution authorizing an application for the Long Island Sound Ecosystems grant, a one‑time $7,000,000 fund that supports habitat restoration and green stormwater infrastructure projects.

The proposed project would conduct a green stormwater infrastructure assessment for the Upper Naugatuck River involving five municipalities and use the findings to guide design and eventual implementation to improve water quality and reduce flooding. "The grant is a one time $7,000,000 funded grant that allows for projects about habitat restoration or green stormwater infrastructure," Johnson said.

After brief discussion a motion to adopt the resolution authorizing the grant application was made and the board approved it by voice vote. Staff said if the application is successful the funds would support assessments, designs and later construction to improve watershed health.