NOAA Fisheries will provide funding for dam removals on the Patapsco River and oyster reefs in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. NOAA will disburse $1.34 million for oyster reef construction on the Lafayette River in Virginia and Harris Creek in Maryland. … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking proposals from local governments and non-governmental organizations that will help reduce stormwater runoff in areas heavily impacted by prior development. The State will award at least $10 million for urban restoration efforts … Continued
Representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State of Maryland recently announced an expansion of the Green Streets, Green Towns, Green Jobs Initiative (G3). The program will receive $3.4 million in funding from the State of Maryland, EPA, … Continued
Maryland’s Patapsco River will soon be healthier for fish and safer for local residents, thanks to a $3.57 million grant awarded by the NOAA Restoration Center to American Rivers. The grant supports the Patapsco River Restoration Project, ensuring the removal … Continued
The Watershed Assistance Collaborative, a partnership between the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Chesapeake Bay Trust, and the University of Maryland is providing funding and on the ground assistance to Maryland communities seeking to carry out projects to improve … Continued