EPA Announces More than $90 Million for Chesapeake Bay Restoration, Including 28 Virginia Projects

EPA to give $90M for clean water and restoration projects in Chesapeake Bay watershed

The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it will disburse $37 million to localities to aid Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction and clean-up efforts, with another $53 million in matching funds for 83 projects across the watershed, 32 of them in Maryland.

EPA to give $90M for clean water and restoration projects in Chesapeake Bay watershed, 28 in Va.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi announced Friday in Smithfield that the agency will disburse $37 million to localities to aid Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction and clean up efforts. An additional $53 million in matching grant funds will be awarded to 83 projects across the watershed, 28 of them Virginia-based. “These awards will […]

Chesapeake Bay gets $90M shot in the arm for restoration efforts

SMITHFIELD, Va. (WAVY) — The Chesapeake Bay watershed got a much-needed, $90 million shot in the arm Friday morning as EPA Deputy Director David Fotouhi and Rep. Jen Kiggans announced the grant money would go toward 83 new projects to support long-term water-quality improvements and critical restoration for the Bay. "It's really fantastic to be [...]

EPA announces more than $90 million for Chesapeake Bay restoration, including 28 Virginia projects

The new grants will target nutrient and sediment pollution, stormwater runoff and habitat restoration across the Bay watershed, officials say.

Chesapeake Bay Gets $90M for 83 Restoration Projects

EPA and Rep. Jen Kiggans announced $90 million in grants for 83 Chesapeake Bay restoration projects as the watershed earns a C health grade.