Source: https://mde.state.md.us/programs/Water/319NonPointSource/Pages/factsheet.aspx
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§319', '§319', '§319', '§319', '§319', '§319', '§319']

319(h) Grants In Maryland
Nonpoint Source Program (CWA Section 319)
Chesapeake Bay WIP Local Partners Engagement
Nonpoint Source Program (319)
319 Grant: Reports and Project Summaries (leaving MDE)
§319(h) Grants In Maryland – Key Information For Seeking Funds
Under the Federal Clean Water Act Section §319(h) (leaving MDE), grant funds are available to reduce or eliminate water quality impairments that are associated nonpoint source pollution. In Maryland, the §319(h) Grant Program is administered by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE).
In Maryland, the opportunity for §319(h) funding is offered to local and State entities including county and municipal agencies, Soil Conservation Districts, State agencies and State institutions of higher learning. Projects may include subcontracts for private firms and nonprofit organizations for consulting, engineering, construction and other tasks.
Proposals will be ranked based on how well each meets the goals and requirements stated in the RFP. Selected grant funds will be offered to the highest ranking projects. If you have questions, contact Maryland's 319 Program at (410) 537-3818 or mde.nps319@maryland.gov
§319(h) Grant funds can pay for planning, design, construction, monitoring and analysis. However, the majority of §319(h) Grant funding in Maryland is intended for implementation of projects that will:
Reduce or eliminate water quality impairments listed in the Maryland’s List of Impaired Water (303(d) List), particularly in watersheds where Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) have been approved; and
Result in quantifiable or measurable improvements in water quality and habitat, including, pollutant load reductions for impairments addressed in TMDLs or identified in the 303(d) List.
Search for Maryland 319(h) Grant Projects - Public Information In National EPA “GRTS” Database (leaving MDE website)
A prerequisite for §319(h) funding of implementation projects (any project involving in-the-ground construction) is EPA acceptance of a watershed plan. Acceptance is based on meeting EPA’s criteria for watershed-based plans (Federal Register 10/23/03, page 60659). In Maryland, watershed plans are reviewed using a spreadsheet created by EPA Region 3. By downloading this spreadsheet and using its elements as a guide while drafting a watershed plan, the likelihood of EPA acceptance can be improved.
For guidance on developing a watershed plan see, EPA's "Handbook for Developing Watershed Plans to Restore and Protect Our Waters".
Watersheds In Maryland Eligible for 319(h) Grant Implementation Funding
Below are watershed plans that EPA have accepted. There are multiple links for each watershed. The webpage link provides local information and documents (leaves MDE website). The download links (PDF) provide a copy of the document (remains in MDE website). Please note, some of the files are large and may take some time to download.
Antietam Creek – (Website or Download – PDF)
Aaron Run – (Download – PDF)
Casselman River – (Website or Download – PDF)
Corsica River – (Website or Download 2004 plan – PDF or 2012 report/goals revision - PDF)
Lower Jones Falls – (Website or Download – PDF)
Middle Gwynns Falls - (Website or Download Volume 1 or Download Volume 2 - PDF)
Monocacy River, Lower – (Website or Download – PDF)
Sassafras River – (Website or Download – PDF)
Spring Branch – (Website or Download – PDF)
Tidal Back River – (Website or Download – PDF)
Upper Back River – (Website or Download​ – PDF)
Upper Choptank River – (Website or Download – PDF)
Upper Jennings Run (conditional) - (Download - PDF)
Maryland's 319 Nonpoint Source Program 2019 Annual Report with Appendices​
Maryland's 319 Nonpoint Source Program 2018 Annual Report with Appendices
Maryland's 319 Nonpoint Source Program 2017 Annual Report with Appendices
Maryland's 319 Nonpoint Source Program 2016 Annual Report and Report Appendices
Maryland's 319 Nonpoint Source Program 2015 Annual Report and Report Appendices
Maryland's 319 Nonpoint Source Program 2014 Annual Report and Appendix
Maryland's 319 Nonpoint Source Program 2013 Annual Report
Maryland's 319 Nonpoint Source Program 2012 Annual Report and Appendix G
Maryland's 319 Nonpoint Source Program 2011 Annual Report
Maryland's 319 Nonpoint Source Program 2010 Annual Report
Maryland's 319 Nonpoint Source Program 2009 Annual Report and Report Appendices
MDE Stormwater Program​
TMDL Implementation​
DNR Coastal Zone Management (Leaving MDE Website)
NPS Outreach Toolbox (Leaving MDE Website)
Coastal Bays Program (Leaving MDE Website)
Corsica River Targeted Initiative Annual Report 2005-2011
If you have questions, contact Maryland's 319 Program at (410) 537-3818 or mde.nps319@maryland.gov​