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2008 Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant Awards

Introduction:

The purpose of the Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant is to reduce non-point source pollution into state waters and the Chesapeake Bay. The grants focus on improving water quality in impaired waterways. This year the purpose of the grants is to provide funding for land development ordinance reviews that identify and promote measures for environmentally sensitive development and also to provide funding for low-to-moderate income septic tank pump-out assistance. Eligible applicants include localities subject to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, Planning District Commissions and Non-Profit Organizations. For additional details, please contact Adrienne Kotula at adrienne.kotula@dcr.virginia.gov.

For the RFP and Application CLICK HERE

The deadline for submittal is:
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.

NFWF Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund

New Funding Opportunity! The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund is partnering with the EPA and the Chesapeake Bay Program to solicit a request for grant proposals of $200,000 - $1 million for Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Projects. Preproposals are due Friday, October 31, 2008, please view the RFP and apply now.To download the Request for Proposals and Application, visit www.nfwf.org/chesapeake.

The Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund (CBSF) partners with the Chesapeake Bay Program to strategically invest in conservation actions to restore the Chesapeake Bay. For more information on CBSF projects please view the list of 2008 grants and view the interactive map of these grants.

NEW GUIDANCE
Adopted by the Board on June 18, 2007:

Resource Protection Areas: Nontidal Wetlands
For more information contact:
Nathan Hughes, Watershed Specialist nathan.hughes@dcr.virginia.gov

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Guidance Adopted
As part of CBLA's ongoing technical assistance program, the Division staff has developed guidance. Click here to go to the Guidance Page for documents that provide clarification on certain aspects of the revised Regulations.

CBLA Presentations Now Available Online - CBLA presentations addressing various aspects of the CBPA program requirements and efforts. Click here to go to our presentation page.