This agreement provides funding to the town of newtown to implement its project to construct a permeable parking lot as directed in the FY22 consolidated appropriations act.activities:the activities…

This $600,000 Cooperative Agreement, awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202), provides funding to the Town of Newtown, Connecticut to implement a project to construct a permeable parking lot with rainwater gardens. The key activities to be performed include installing the permeable parking surfaces and rainwater gardens, which are expected to reduce pollutants from entering local waterways through natural filtration, recharge the groundwater supply, and mitigate localized flooding and mosquito breeding. The project aims to deliver environmental benefits such as reduced pollutant loads, improved stormwater management, and support for the local pollinator population through the inclusion of native plants in the rainwater gardens. The award has a period of performance from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2029.

This agreement provides funding to the town of newtown to implement its project to construct a permeable parking lot as directed in the FY22 consolidated appropriations act.activities:the activities to be performed are the installing of permeable parking and rainwater gardens.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables are the reduction of any potential pollutants from entering deep brook and other locations through natural ground filtration of sediments and pollutants, the recharging of ground water supply, the reduction of any potential for localized flooding during heavy rains, the reduction of mosquito breeding by preventing water from puddling, and the rain gardens will include native pollinator friendly plants to help sustain the local pollinator population for the general public and town of newtown residents