On December 10th, Ecology released its list of lucky (and qualified) recipients of grants for stormwater projects of regional and statewide significance. Ecology received 28 proposals totaling more than $6.7 million. From this list, and with $3 million in funding to dole out, Ecology chose 15 projects to fund, totaling $2,980,831.
The projects funded are varied, and should move our region forward in a number of critical areas in stormwater management.
- Two projects will provide new technical research, coordination, and review of emerging technologies to advance stormwater management (filling the void created when the TAPE process suffered budget cuts; and filling the need for a stormwater technology center).
- Three projects will provide training for stormwater staff and homeowner associations in operations and maintenance of stormwater facilities.
- One project will develop a tool to validate monitoring data for Phase I permittees including the Washington Department of Transportation, and for future widespread use.
- Five projects will educate key audiences, such as businesses, in need of guidance and technical assistance.
- Two projects will allow for the purchase of pricey stormwater maintenance equipment (high efficiency street sweepers) that will be shared among neighboring jurisdictions.
- One project will provide a new construction field guide for Eastern Washington.
- One project will develop a sizing tool for LID techniques in Western Washington, and expand the available precipitation time-series.
These projects should significantly help us improve how we manage stormwater, both in the Puget Sound region and throughout the state.
For more information see: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/municipal/MuniStrmwtrFunding.html
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