Project Grant 95320501

Award Date 12/1/23
Completion Date 11/30/24
Dollars Obligated $283K
Federal Agency
EPA Region 3
Federal Grant Program
66.472
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Maryland, USA
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $283,000 Project Grant to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) under the Beach Monitoring and Notification Program Implementation Grants (CFDA 66.472) on December 1, 2023. The purpose of this grant is to support MDE's efforts to coordinate beach water quality monitoring, sampling, and public notification activities performed by local governments at coastal beaches in Maryland. Key activities include:

  • MDE working with local health agencies to conduct water quality sampling, monitoring, and public notification at beaches across the state
  • Using grant funds to support MDE personnel overseeing the program, distribute funds to the state lab and local health departments for monitoring and notification, and for training/website development
  • Updating the EPA-approved Quality Assurance Project Review Plan (QAPP) annually
  • Aiming to reduce swimmer illness and disease outbreaks by informing the public about current beach water quality conditions

This funding helps sustain Maryland's ongoing implementation of the EPA's Beach Monitoring and Notification Program, which provides grants to state, territorial, and tribal agencies to monitor bacteria levels and notify the public at recreational beaches.

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