This action awards federal funds of $2,145,279

Federal funds in the amount of $10,062,800 are contingent upon availability. The purpose of this award is to support pennsylvania in implementing the management mechanisms established under the 2014 chesapeake BAY watershed agreement, particularly programs for control and abatement of nonpoint source nutrient and sediment pollution. Activities:the activities that will be performed under this award include coordination of chesapeake BAY program activities in pennsylvania, development of a multi-year alternative restoration plan for an impaired watershed in lancaster county, technical assistance for famers and other landowners to support the design and installation of best management practices (bmps), development and incorporation of a performance-based nutrient credit trading tool for use in pennsylvania's nutrient credit trading program to replace its practice-based methodology, facilitation of the development and implementation of countywide action plans (caps), and implementation of bmps in the most effective basins for nutrient reduction. Subrecipient:the recipient will subaward funds to support coordination of stakeholder watershed restoration projects, local BMP implementation efforts, and county outreach and implementation activities necessary to develop and implement caps. Outcomes:this project supports achievement of the goals and outcomes of the 2014 chesapeake BAY watershed agreement. The expected outcome of this award is direct reduction of nutrient and sediment loads into the chesapeake BAY watershed, with emphasis on maintaining the water quality necessary to improve the aquatic living resources of the chesapeake BAY and its tributaries. Beneficiaries include the chesapeake BAY program partnership, residents of the chesapeake BAY watershed, human health, and the environment.