Kinston, N.C. –  Senator Jim Perry, (R- Craven, Beaufort, Lenoir) announced the City of Kinston has been awarded a $2,000,000 grant for the Adkin Branch Flood Mitigation phase I construction project during a special round of funding from the North Carolina Land and Water Fund.

“Mayor Hardy, Representative Humphrey, and I have been working on the Adkin Branch flooding issue since August of 2020.  We are glad to continue to make progress.  The NC Land and Water Fund is a great resource and partner for our efforts.”    - Senator Perry
Kinston Mayor, Don Hardy said, “This grant will be extremely helpful for our community.  I appreciate the work of our team members during the grant process.  I also can’t say enough about the support we receive from Senator Perry and Representative Humphrey.  We work well together, and I appreciate their support for the citizens of Kinston.”

As directed and funded by the North Carolina General Assembly, grants awarded will protect and restore floodplains and wetlands for the purposes of reducing flooding, improving water quality, restoring wildlife habitat, and providing recreational opportunities throughout the state. Funds were awarded by the NCLWF Board of Trustees for projects designed to store floodwaters during major rain events, remove infrastructure from flood-prone areas, and restore wetlands, floodplains, and other natural areas to better retain stormwater

About the North Carolina Land and Water Fund
The North Carolina Land and Water Fund, a division of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources previously known as the Clean Water Management Trust Fund, was established in 1996 to protect the state's drinking water sources. The North Carolina General Assembly expanded the Fund’s mission to include conserving and protecting the state's natural resources, cultural heritage and military installations. The North Carolina Land and Water Fund has conserved over 500,000 acres to date and protected or restored 3,000 miles of streams and rivers.

Senator Perry serves as Majority Whip of the North Carolina Senate and Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.