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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources<\/a> is providing $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund<\/a> grants in Fiscal Year 2021 to enhance and improve public boating access facilities, water safety, and navigation throughout the state.<\/span><\/p>\nThis funding will go toward 43 projects in 17 counties, along with grants for statewide projects and emergency needs. Funded projects include renovations to public boating access infrastructure such as boat ramps, piers, pilings, bulkheads; dredging of navigable waterways; icebreaking and emergency water rescue vessels and equipment for emergency and first responders.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe remain committed to expanding recreational boating opportunities for our citizens and visitors,\u201d Maryland Natural Resources Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio said. \u201cThese important projects provide improved access and safe navigation of Maryland\u2019s world-class waterways.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The Waterway Improvement Fund was created in 1966 to support the development, enjoyment, and use of Maryland\u2019s waters for the benefit of the general boating and cruising public. It is primarily derived from a five-percent vessel excise tax on boat purchases and titling.<\/span><\/p>\n Projects to be funded in Fiscal Year 2021:<\/b><\/p>\n Anne Arundel County<\/b><\/p>\n Cape St. Claire Community, Annapolis<\/em> Annapolis Fire Department<\/em> Citywide Street End Access, Annapolis<\/em> Ellen O. Moyer Park, Back Creek, Annapolis<\/em> Riviera Beach Volunteer Fire Department, Pasadena<\/em> Baltimore City<\/b><\/p>\n Living Classrooms Foundation<\/em> Baltimore County<\/b><\/p>\n Community Volunteer Fire Department of Bowleys Quarters, Middle River<\/em> Calvert County<\/b><\/p>\n Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons\u00a0<\/em> Solomon\u2019s Island Boating Facility, Solomons\u00a0<\/em> Solomons Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad<\/em> Caroline County<\/b><\/p>\n Choptank Marina, Preston<\/em> Martinak State Park<\/a>, Denton<\/em> Cecil County\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Dredge Material Placement Site, Charlestown<\/em> Water Witch Volunteer Fire Company, Port Deposit<\/em> Charles County<\/b><\/p>\n Sweden Point Marina, Smallwood State Park<\/a><\/em> Dorchester County<\/b><\/p>\n Cambridge Municipal Marina<\/em> Countywide Boat Ramps<\/em> Hoopersville boat ramp, Fishing Creek<\/em> Town of Secretary Boat Ramp<\/em> Frederick County<\/b><\/p>\n Riverside Center Park, Frederick<\/em> Harford County<\/b><\/p>\n Mariner Point Park, Joppa<\/em> Kent County<\/b><\/p>\n Cliff City Boat Ramp, Chestertown<\/em> Turners Creek Boat Ramp, Kennedyville<\/em> Queen Anne’s County<\/b><\/p>\n Town of Centreville Wharf<\/em> Kent Narrows Landing, Chester<\/em> Town of Queenstown Dock<\/em> Somerset<\/b><\/p>\n Crisfield County Dock<\/em> Rumbley County Dock, Rumbley-Frenchtown<\/em> Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield<\/em> St. Peters Creek Marina, Princess Anne<\/em> St. Mary\u2019s County<\/b><\/p>\n Point Lookout State Park<\/em><\/a> St. Inigoes Landing<\/em> Town of Leonardtown Wharf<\/em> Talbot County<\/b><\/p>\n Bellevue Landing<\/em> Fairbanks Landing, Tilghman<\/em> Oxford Volunteer Fire Department<\/em> Washington County<\/b><\/p>\n Four Locks Boat Ramp, Clear Spring<\/em> Town of Hancock Boat Ramp<\/em> Wicomico County<\/b><\/p>\n Cedar Hill Marina, Bivalve<\/em> Worcester County<\/b><\/p>\n Public Landing, Snow Hill<\/em> Statewide<\/b><\/p>\n Funds toward replacement of J. Millard Tawes motor vessel<\/a><\/em> Emergency dredging and navigation needs<\/em> State match for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service boating programs<\/em> Projects Funded Statewide for Improved Boating Access, Navigation, and Safety The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is providing $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants in Fiscal Year 2021 to enhance and improve public boating access facilities, water safety, and navigation throughout the state. 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\n<\/span>Beach nourishment project
\n<\/span>$250,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Fire rescue vessel line deployment equipment
\n<\/span>$3,200<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Floating dock installation
\n<\/span>$191,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>New dock\u00a0
\n<\/span>$89,460\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Fire rescue vessel pump replacement
\n<\/span>$13,037\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Marina improvements
\n<\/span>$250,000\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>New fire\/rescue boat
\n<\/span>$50,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Replacement of boat basin pier and bulkhead\u00a0
\n<\/span>$200,000\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Repaving and striping of boating facility parking lot
\n<\/span>$250,000\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Inflatable rescue vessel and equipment
\n<\/span>$3,500\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Maintenance dredge
\n<\/span>$400,000\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Bulkhead and dock replacement at boat ramp
\n<\/span>$2 million<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Upgrades and repairs to dredge material placement site
\n<\/span>$200,000\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Replacement of fire boat motor and equipment
\n<\/span>$26,000\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Repair and replace utility pedestals at marina
\n<\/span>$100,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Marina repairs and improvements
\n<\/span>$250,000\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Engineering for improvements at countywide landings and boat ramps
\n<\/span>$250,000\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Boat ramp replacement
\n<\/span>$250,000\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Floating dock and pier redecking at boat ramp
\n<\/span>$80,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Boat ramp upgrade
\n<\/span>$250,000\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Remediation and construction of the Mariner Point dredge material placement site
\n<\/span>$1.2 million<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Bulkhead and rip rap
\n<\/span>$178,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Replace boat ramp
\n<\/span>$246,200<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Slip improvements at wharf
\n<\/span>$87,000<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Parking lot improvements\u00a0
\n<\/span>$100,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Bulkhead and decking at Town Dock boating facility
\n<\/span>$250,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Replace mooring piles and deck boards\u00a0
\n<\/span>$75,000<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Replace dock and retaining walls along boat ramp
\n<\/span>$150,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Replacement of priority marina structures
\n<\/span>$2 million<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Replace bulkhead and finger piers
\n<\/span>$100,000\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Redecking of piers at Nature Center and camp loop
\n<\/span>$100,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Boat ramp finger piers and wing wall improvements
\n<\/span>$250,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Phase II of transient boat dock and slips at wharf
\n<\/span>$175,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Replace decking and handrails
\n<\/span>$40,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Replace decking
\n<\/span>$60,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Fire rescue boat
\n<\/span>$50,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Improvements to boat ramp
\n<\/span>$250,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Improvements to boat ramp
\n<\/span>$250,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Replace portion of bulkhead and utilities
\n<\/span>$200,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Install finger piers for boat slips
\n<\/span>$250,000<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>$2 million
\n<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>$182,603<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>$200,000<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"