Channel Islands-- The Harbor got an excellent boost courtesy of Washington D.C., Monday, April 25, as Congresswoman Julia Brownley delivered a $15 million check, a $6 million increase, to assist with harbor dredging and beach replenishment.
HARBOR Director Michael Tripp led off the event and said Brownley has been serving the 26th District since 2012 and has been a tireless supporter of Channel Islands Harbor and the Port of Hueneme.
“During her time in office, Congresswoman Brownley has secured millions of dollars to ensure that Channel Islands Harbor can continue to serve as a recreational resource for the people of Southern California,” he said.
Brownley called the event a big win for Channel Islands Harbor and the whole community.
“Since day one, I have been working on funds for dredging and maintenance of our harbors in Ventura County,” she said. “Not only is maintaining navigable depths of the Channel critical for local residents and businesses that rely on this waterway, but the sand that is dredged is essential for beach nourishment down the coast, including Silver Strand, Port Hueneme, Ormond Beach, as well as Point Mugu, a critical Naval installation of the United States Department of Defense.”
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