95300101

Description:
This action awards federal funds of $3,212,158 to fully fund the award.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (commonly referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) is funding this grant to support Maryland in implementing projects in the Most Effective Basins (MEB) for achieving nutrient reduction targets.

Activities:
The activities that will be performed under this award include funding and implementation of on-the-ground restoration projects that will yield water quality improvements, as well as a variety of co-benefits, and technical assistance to support the design and permit of stream restoration projects.

Subrecipient:
The recipient will subaward funds to support implementation of best management practices and green infrastructure strategies in Baltimore County and Baltimore City.

Outcomes:
This project supports achievement of the goals and outcomes of the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. The expected outcome of this award is direct reduction of nutrient and sediment loads into the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, with emphasis on maintaining the water quality necessary to improve the aquatic living resources of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Beneficiaries include the Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership, residents of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, human health, and the environment.

Maryland Department Of Natural Resources

1 - TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS 1.1 - REDUCE EMISSIONS THAT CAUSE CLIMATE CHANGE 3 - ENFORCE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE 3.2 - DETECT VIOLATIONS AND PROMOTE COMPLIANCE 1 - TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS 1.1 - REDUCE EMISSIONS THAT CAUSE CLIMATE CHANGE 6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.1 - CLEAN UP AND RESTORE LAND FOR PRODUCTIVE USES AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES 1 - TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS 1.1 - REDUCE EMISSIONS THAT CAUSE CLIMATE CHANGE 1 - TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS 1.1 - REDUCE EMISSIONS THAT CAUSE CLIMATE CHANGE 1 - TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS 1.1 - REDUCE EMISSIONS THAT CAUSE CLIMATE CHANGE 2 - TAKE DECISIVE ACTION TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS 2.1 - PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS AT THE FEDERAL, TRIBAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS 5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.2 - PROTECT AND RESTORE WATERBODIES AND WATERSHEDS

66.964 - Geographic Programs - Chesapeake Bay Program Implementation, Regulatory/Accountability and Monitoring Grants

EPA Region 3: Philadelphia [EPA - RO]

Glen Burnie, Maryland United States

City-Wide

EPA-CEP-02

Infrastructure $6,354,562 (56%) percent this Project Grant was funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Act.
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 06/30/25 to 06/30/27 and the total obligations have increased 613% from $3,212,158 to $22,918,091.