This agreement provides support to the state of maryland to implement its nonpoint source management program, focusing on watersheds with water quality impairments caused by polluted runoff from…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 3 awarded the Maryland Department of the Environment $4,957,842 under the Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants program (CFDA 66.460) effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. This formula grant supports Maryland's implementation of its EPA-approved Section 319 nonpoint source management program, focusing on addressing water quality impairments caused by polluted runoff from nonpoint sources such as agricultural runoff and urban stormwater. The award encompasses 14 implementation projects that deliver a range of structural and non-structural best management practices (BMPs), watershed planning and monitoring activities, technology demonstrations, and education and outreach programs to communities throughout the state.

Key deliverables under this award include the installation of urban and agricultural BMPs, technical assistance to stakeholders, water quality monitoring, and educational workshops and outreach initiatives. Sub-awardees will implement nonpoint source best management practices, enhance educational facilities, conduct local education and outreach workshops, and develop nonpoint source analysis tools. The anticipated outcomes are pollutant load reductions in watersheds with Clean Water Act Section 319 approved watershed-based plans, restoration of impaired waterbodies, and attainment of water quality standards, with direct benefits accruing to all Maryland state residents and occupants.

This agreement provides support to the state of maryland to implement its nonpoint source management program, focusing on watersheds with water quality impairments caused by polluted runoff from nonpoint sources. Nonpoint source implementation projects include a variety of structural and non-structural best management practices (BMPS), watershed planning, monitoring, technology demonstrations, and a variety of education/outreach programs. Activities:the proposed work in this agreement includes: 14 projects that will support nonpoint source best management practice implementation, technical assistance to stakeholders, water quality monitoring, and education and outreach to communities. Subrecipient:subaward activities include the implementation of urban and agricultural nonpoint source best management practices, improvements to an educational facility, local education and outreach workshops, and a nonpoint source analysis tool. Outcomes:the anticipated deliverables and expected outcomes include best management practice implementation, water quality monitoring, and educational actions that will achieve pollutant load reductions in watersheds with clean water act section 319 approved watershed-based plans, ultimately leading to restoration of waterbodies and attainment of water quality standards. Direct beneficiaries of this program include all state residents and occupants, both permanent and temporary.