County Announces Stormwater Management Grant

Published on by in Government

County Announces Stormwater Management Grant

Montgomery to Partner with Chesapeake Bay Trust to Provide Grants to Community Groups Working to Reduce Stormwater Runoff

Montgomery County is hoping local groups can help mitigate stormwater runoff in the region.

The county announced Wednesday it has partnered with theChesapeake Bay Trustto fund restoration and outreach programs dedicated to reducing stormwater runoff in the area.

Grants up to $50,000 will be awarded to local nonprofits, civic organizations, community associations or faith-based organizations who present project ideas to manage stormwater in the county.

The projects could focus on outreach, such as educating homeowners how to deal with runoff on their properties, neighborhood projects or small-scale projects, such as installing rain gardens or efforts to manage pet waste.

Source: Bethes Magazine

Read More Related Content On This Topic - Click Here

Media

Taxonomy