Chesapeake Bay watershed receives $90 million for restoration
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that 83 new projects are coming to the Chesapeake Bay watershed, a critical system spanning more than 64,000 square miles.
The EPA directly granted $37 million, while other agencies contributed $53 million. The funding will support restoration to the watershed and improve clean water quality.
“Through these grants, EPA is working collaboratively with our local partners to deliver practical restoration solutions that improve water quality, restore habitat, and support the vital Chesapeake Bay watershed. These improvements will have a significant impact of the more than 1,800 local communities that depend on the watershed to support their economies,” said EPA Deputy Administrator Fotouhi. “This type of funding has a proven track record of delivering tangible environmental results and is a shining example of taxpayer dollars being put to accomplishing EPA’s core mission.”
