Project abstract summary NH 2024 CVA coastalthe funds outlined in this proposal are necessary to operate a mobile pumpout boat service provide operation and maintenance reimbursement to stationary…

This federal Project Grant award, issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the Clean Vessel Act (CFDA 15.616) program, provides $180,006 in funding to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) to support coastal water quality initiatives in New Hampshire.

Specifically, the grant will fund the operation and maintenance of one mobile pumpout boat service and one stationary pumpout facility, as well as provide funding for educational outreach to increase public awareness of regulations regarding sewage discharge from recreational boats. This aims to prevent water quality issues such as shellfish harvesting closures, beach advisories, and marine ecosystem degradation. Additionally, the grant will support one NHDES staff position to oversee sub-grant administration, reporting, and public education efforts. This project is limited to New Hampshire's coastal waters and focuses on popular boating areas, with activities centered around the Piscataqua River, Great Bay, and Hampton Harbor. The award period is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026.

Project abstract summary NH 2024 CVA coastalthe funds outlined in this proposal are necessary to operate a mobile pumpout boat service provide operation and maintenance reimbursement to stationary facilities and increase public awareness of the coastal regulations regarding sewage discharge through an outreach program. Without this funding pollution from boat discharge may cause shellfish harvesting closures restricted or reduced fishing opportunities beach risk advisories anoxic zones and water quality marine ecosystem degradation. New hampshire department of environmental services nhdes proposes to:provide operation and maintenance funding to one stationary pumpout facility for the 2024 boating season.provide operation and maintenance funding to support one mobile pumpout boat for the 2024 boating season.fund a portion of salary and benefits for one staff person to maintain current resource materials oversee subgrants for pumpout services prepare the necessary federal reports and enhance public educational outreach efforts.provide funds for CVA signs publications and other outreach materials as needed.nhdes expects that by providing this program as proposed above IT will keep stationary pumpout facilities in good working condition increase public accessibility to pumpouts through the mobile service enhance public awareness of wastewater pollution issues and disposal options help to prevent beach risk advisories and shellfish harvesting closures due to overboard discharge and help to protect the overall quality of coastal waters and ecosystems. This project scope is limited to the coastal waters of new hampshire which include tidal waters estuaries and open ocean out to three nautical miles from shore. Most project activities are focused on popular areas for boating activity especially boating clubs marinas and mooring fields. The mobile pumpout vessel travels most frequently in the piscataqua river and great BAY as well as hampton harbor where they pump sewage from boats primarily at dock slips and moorings. There are three public stationary pumpout facilities in new hampshire in coastal waters. The NH CVA program offers operation and maintenance grants to all the stationary pumpout facilities in addition to repair replacement grants as needed. Applications for grants are accepted yearround and approved on a firstcome firstserved basis given the applicant is eligible to receive CVA grant funding.cost breakdownfederalstate partnerstotal costo m mobile SERVICES9552526750122275O m stationary FACILITIES15009002400 outreach education SUPPLIES575005750 personnel benefits misc.287442083748956TOTALS13151948487180006