This agreement provides funding to the morris county park commission to implement its project to implement key security infrastructure and stormwater erosion control measures on jersey city's…

This $750,000 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) provides funding to the Morris County Park Commission to implement security and stormwater infrastructure improvements on the Boonton Reservoir property in New Jersey. The key project activities include installing 4,500 linear feet of fencing, 18 closed-circuit cameras, and implementing a combination of engineering solutions and native vegetation plantings to enhance stormwater management and water quality prior to release into nearby streams and the reservoir. This project aims to improve security, ecological conditions, and potentially water quality for residents of Morris County, Jersey City, and the state of New Jersey. The award period extends from the December 1, 2024 start date through the March 1, 2026 completion date.

This agreement provides funding to the morris county park commission to implement its project to implement key security infrastructure and stormwater erosion control measures on jersey city's boonton reservoir property as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project.activities:the activities to be performed are the installation of new fencing; the installation of close-circuit (CCTV) and/or trail cameras on the property; and a combination of engineering solutions and native vegetation plantings planned to improve the ecological conditions and potentially improve local water quality at stormwater runoff locations.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables are 4,500 linear feet of fencing along the greenbank drive and parsippany boulevard sides of the reservoir, access via 3 new vehicle gates and 4 pedestrian gates, and 18 new closed-circuit cameras installed in strategic locations at the newly established trailhead locations and along the 7.7-mile loop hiking trail, and a collection of stormwater infrastructure improvements and associated native vegetation plantings, thus enhancing water quality prior to release into nearby streams and potentially the reservoir, for residents of morris county, jersey city, and the state of new jersey.