Construction of a new stormwater systems to capture and treat runoff in the follins pond RD area (project ID- YA-SW-12) to protect shellfish resource areas and water quality

The Town of Yarmouth received a $425,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on September 10, 2025, under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention program (CFDA 10.904). The award funds the construction of a new stormwater management system designed to capture and treat runoff in the Follins Pond Road area (Project ID: YA-SW-12). The project will be completed by December 30, 2028, and is intended to protect shellfish resource areas and improve local water quality in Massachusetts.

Under this cooperative agreement, the Town of Yarmouth will deliver stormwater infrastructure improvements that exemplify the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention program's core mission of protecting water resources and implementing flood prevention measures. The project represents a common application of program funding for municipalities, supporting the construction of water management infrastructure that demonstrates environmental and water quality benefits. NRCS technical and financial assistance through this mechanism enables the municipality to implement comprehensive watershed management practices that address stormwater runoff and protect critical environmental resources within the local watershed.