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2010 Trust Fund and the Local Implementation Grant (LIG)
The State’s Local Implementation Grant (LIG) has been established in response to the 2010 Trust Fund to provide implementation dollars directly to Maryland’s local governments. Through this initiative, best practices of the State will be leveraged, internal resources tapped and human capital shared, to demonstrate what State and local partnerships can accomplish.
The LIG application process is currently closed. E-mail Jenn Raulin or contact her at 410.260.8745 for more information.
Watershed Assistance Collaborative (WAC)
Communities interested in undertaking comprehensive watershed restoration projects like those funded by the 2010 Trust Fund are encouraged to take advantage of the services offered by the newly established Watershed Assistance Collaborative (WAC). The Collaborative was developed to connect local communities to the financial and technical resources they need to undertake comprehensive watershed restoration projects in Maryland. The Collaborative will offer the tools, resources, and outreach needed to undertake nonpoint source pollution implementation and restoration efforts.
The Collaborative represents the joining of inter-agency capacity that
will greatly assist local governments with
 coordination and resources needed for advancing implementation projects. Click on the thumbnail to view the letter of intent signed by the leaders of Collaborative’s partners: the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake Bay Trust, Center for Smart Growth & Environmental Finance Center, University of Maryland Sea Grant Program, and the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
The Resources - The Watershed Assistance Grant Program:
The Watershed Assistance Grant Program will provide technical and funding assistance to local governments and communities for planning and design related to watershed implementation activities. The Chesapeake Bay Trust and Maryland Department of Natural Resources welcome requests that will address protection and restoration efforts that lead to improved water quality in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the Maryland Coastal Bays. Watershed planning, assessment, site design (small watershed action plans), forestry, agriculture, wetland, stormwater and other urban design practices will be accepted.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
The Training - Local Government Capacity and Engagement:
Targeted outreach and training will be provided to current and future applicants of the State’s Local Implementation Grant & Chesapeake Bay Trust’s grant programs. The Environmental Finance Center will be providing guidance to enhance partnerships, financing strategies, and general grant proposal development. Please check back for more information and updates on this program.
The Support - Regional Watershed Specialists:
The University of Maryland SeaGrant Extension and Maryland Department of Natural
Resources are employing two Specialists to work with Counties, State, Federal,
and others to improve project management and oversee restoration efforts related
to the State’s Local Implementation in key areas of the state. The Specialists
will also work within the communities to foster enhanced coordination, outreach,
and ensure project evaluation and success.
For more information please contact:
Carrie Decker
Chesapeake & Coastal Program
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
580 Taylor Ave. Tawes Office Building, E-2
Annapolis, MD 21401
(p) 410.260.8723
(f) 410.260.8739
E-mail Carrie
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