Massachusetts stormwater contracts
24 contracts tracked across 1 municipality.
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24
municipalities
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Distinct vendors
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municipalities with the most stormwater contracts
Top vendors in Massachusetts stormwater
| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE | 3 | $941K |
| EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | 2 | $3.2M |
| MASSACHUSETTS AUDUBON SOCIETY, INC. | 2 | $765K |
| MASSACHUSETTS CLEAN WATER TRUST | 2 | $1.9M |
| GREAT LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, INC | 1 | $300K |
| CITY OF SOMERVILLE MA | 1 | $2.5M |
Recent stormwater contracts in Massachusetts
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STORMWATER PERMITTING SUPPORT | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $1.1M | — |
| AN INTEGRATED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT APPROACH FOR PROMOTING URBAN COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | GREAT LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, INC | $300K | — |
| HIGH-FLOWRATE STORMWATER CONTROL MEASURE (SCM) PERFORMANCE CURVE DEVELOPMENT - UNH IDIQ | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE | $119K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE TO IMPLEMENT ITS POPLAR STREET PUMPING STATION PROJECT. THIS PROJECT WILL INCLUDE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT THAT WILL FUNDAMENTALLY CHANGE THE WAY THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE MANAGES MUCH OF ITS COMBINED DRAINAGE SYSTEM BY ALLOWING THE CITY TO MOVE A GREATER VOLUME OF STORMWATER OUT OF ITS LAND-LOCKED SEWERS WHILE CREATING NEW CAPACITY FOR SANITARY FLOWS AS DIRECTED IN THE FY2022 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE DEMOLITION OF CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS, PERFORMANCE OF PIT TESTS, REMOVAL OF ALL CONCRETE AND ASPHALT PAVING AND OTHER SITE FEATURES, AND GRADING OF SITE ACCESS ROADS. THIS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY THE INSTALLATION, AND REMOVAL OF EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS, THE EXCAVATION, BACKFILL, AND SUBGRADE PREPARATION, THE SAFE DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED SOIL, AND THE INSTALLATION OF PRECAST CULVERT. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE REDUCTION OF RISKS RELATED TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, TRANSIT ACCESSIBILITY, SAFETY, AND SECURITY BY SPECIFICALLY MITIGATING THE IMPACT RELATED TO FLOODING WITH A NEW CONNECTION TO A STORMWATER OUTFALL. THE PROJECT IS DESIGNATED AS A HIGH-PRIORITY FLOOD HAZARD MITIGATION MEASURE IN SOMERVILLE'S FEMA-APPROVED HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2022 UPDATE. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE STEM FROM THE MORE EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF STORMWATER, WITH THE POPLAR STREET PUMP STATION HELPING TO PREVENT PROPERTY DAMAGE AND REDUCING THE RISK OF HEALTH HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH STAGNANT WATER. THIS PROJECT WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA AND ALSO HELP TO ALLEVIATE THE BURDEN ON LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES DURING FLOOD EVENTS. THE REDUCTION OF LOCALIZED FLOODING WILL HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LOCAL ECONOMY BY PREVENTING DAMAGE TO HOMES AND BUSINESSES AND DECREASING THE NEED FOR COSTLY REPAIRS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, AND INFRASTRUCTURE OF THIS AREA OF SOMERVILLE. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF SOMERVILLE MA | $2.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE TOWN OF AGAWAM, MA TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO COMPLETE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE NORTH STREET CULVERT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. THE NORTH STREET CULVERT IS ONE IN A SERIES THAT CONVEYS THE SOUTH TO NORTH FLOW OF WHITE BROOK BENEATH THE ROADWAY BEFORE DISCHARGING TO THE WESTFIELD RIVER AND ULTIMATELY THE CONNECTICUT RIVER. IN FEBRUARY 2018, A HIGH INTENSITY STORM EVENT RESULTED IN COLLAPSE OF THE UPSTREAM EMBANKMENT AT THE NORTH STEET CULVERT. THE TOWN COMPLETED A TEMPORARY REPAIR BY INSTALLING RIPRAP TO STABILIZE THE EMBANKMENT. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED DETERIORATION OF THE CULVERT AND STREAMBED EROSION. CONTINUED DETERIORATION OF THE CULVERT AND SURROUNDING BANK COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE CULVERT AND POTENTIALLY THE HEAVILY TRAVELED ROADWAY ABOVE.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WORK, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING CULVERT CONVEYING FLOW FROM WHITE BROOK BENEATH NORTH STREET (A MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLASSIFIED URBAN MINOR ARTERIAL ROADWAY), CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITIONAL CULVERT BENEATH AN ADJACENT PRIVATE DRIVEWAY, INSTALLATION OF STORMWATER STRUCTURES AND PIPING, AND THE REHABILITATION OF THE EXISTING ROADWAY AND SURFACE CONDITIONS ADJACENT TO THE CROSSING CULVERTS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A REPLACEMENT CULVERT AT THE NORTH STREET (WHITE BROOK) CROSSING, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF AN AUXILIARY CULVERT BENEATH AN ADJACENT PRIVATE DRIVEWAY. THIS PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO LEAD TO IMPROVED BROOK FUNCTION AND ACCESS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE AND REDUCED HAZARDS TO PUBLIC SAFETY, SUCH AS FLOODING, CULVERT FAILURE, AND ROAD WASHOUT. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | TOWN OF AGAWAM | $1.3M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS PROVIDED TO THE MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION (MYRWA) TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS BAY ESTUARY PARTNERSHIP COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (CCMP). THE GOAL IS TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND BIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF THE ESTUARY AND SUPPORT ITS SUSTAINABLE HUMAN USES THROUGH TASKS OUTLINED IN ANNUAL WORKPLANS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS BAY ESTUARY PARTNERSHIP AND ITS PARTNERS. THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES THAT CONTINUE TO ENGAGE RESIDENTS AND IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ALONG THE MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED BY PROVIDING FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED URBAN WATERS AMBASSADOR TO COORDINATE STAKEHOLDER AND FEDERAL PARTNER INVOLVEMENT FOR UP TO TWO YEARS; PROVIDE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PILOT PROGRAM TO BRING COMMUNITY-ENGAGED ART TO RESIDENTS AROUND CLIMATE AND WATER QUALITY; AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO PLAN, DESIGN, AND ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS AROUND HYDRATION STATION SITING WITHIN THE WATERSHED. ACTIVITIES:THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER ENGAGE RESIDENTS AND IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ALONG THE MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED. UNDER TASK 1, THE MYSTIC AMBASSADOR WILL PROMOTE AND PROVIDE FORMS OF COMMUNITY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CAPACITY BUILDING AND MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT. THEY WILL SERVICE AS THE PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT FOR THE MYSTIC RIVER URBAN WATERS FEDERAL PARTNERSHIP, AND COORDINATE, PLAN, AND COLLABORATE WITH FEDERAL PARTNER AGENCIES. UNDER TASK 2, THE RECIPIENT WILL SOLICIT AND HOST AN ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AS ONE OF SIX PILOT LOCATIONS NATION-WIDE. THE ARTIST WILL INCREASE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES BY UTILIZING ART AS AN AVENUE TO ACTIVATE SPACES IN THE WATERSHED, ENHANCING THEIR BEAUTY AND EMPHASIZING THEIR VALUE AS COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE ARTIST WILL PARTICIPATE IN EPA'S ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PILOT COHORT AND WILL COORDINATE WITH OTHER URBAN WATERS AMBASSADORS AND ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE. UNDER TASK 3, THE RECIPIENT WILL PLAN AND DESIGN A STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PROJECT RELATED TO HYDRATION STATION SITING IN THE MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED WITH THE GOAL OF REDUCING PLASTIC WASTE INTO THE RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES. THE RECIPIENT WILL FIRST PERFORM RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND EXISTING CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS AROUND HYDRATION STATION INSTALLATIONS; IDENTIFY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUILD PARTNERSHIPS WITH MUNICIPALITIES AND OTHER NECESSARY PARTNERS; AND COLLECT INFORMATION ABOUT VENDORS AND POTENTIAL INSTALLATION LOCATIONS BEFORE PRIORITIZING LOCATIONS FOR INSTALLATION, RESEARCHING COSTS AND BENEFITS, AND PRESENTING RESEARCH TO THE PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE PLANNING AND FACILITATION OF AT LEAST TWO STEERING COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND TWO STORMWATER COLLABORATIVE MEETINGS, MONTHLY EMAILS TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, AT LEAST THREE COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE WATERSHED INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, THE SUPPORT OF AT LEAST ONE FUNDING APPLICATION; THE COMPLETION OF ONE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE WITH PUBLIC ART IN AT LEAST THREE PLACES IN THE WATERSHED, AND AT LEAST EIGHT PUBLIC EVENTS HOSTED BY THE RECIPIENT AND THE ARTIST; AN INVENTORY OF CURRENT WATER INFRASTRUCTURE, A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON VENDOR OPTIONS DETAILING DESIGN, ENGINEERING, AND PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS FOR HYDRATION STATIONS, A COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS FOR FUTURE INSTALLATIONS, DOCUMENTED COLLABORATION WITH MUNICIPAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL PARTNERS, AND A GIS MAP OF OPTIMAL HYDRATION STATION INSTALLATIONS FOR FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION. OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED FUNDING FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS IN THE MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED, INCREASED UNDERSTANDING BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ABOUT THE IMPACTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN WATERSHED COMMUNITIES, STRONGER COMMUNICATION AND ENHANCED COLLABORATION BETWEEN AND AMONG NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND MUNICIPAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES; EXPANDED UNDERST | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION, INC. | $427K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MASSACHUSETTS AUDUBON SOCIETY, INC. (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS MASS AUDUBON) TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES IN BUZZARD'S BAY, MA AS PART OF THE SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND PROGRAM (SNEP) STORMWATER AND NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS PROGRAM. THIS AWARD BUILDS ON PREVIOUS WORK AND WILL AID IN THE PLANNING, PERMITTING, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF 160 ACRES OF SALTMARSH AND COASTAL UPLAND RESTORATION AT SANCTUARIES ON THE SOUTH COAST OF MASSACHUSETTS. ADDITIONALLY, MASS AUDUBON AND PARTNERS WILL PROVIDE EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER IN THE FORM OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND PEER-TO-PEER WORKSHOPS TO AID IN REGION-WIDE ADOPTION OF SALTMARSH MIGRATION AND RESTORATION PRACTICES.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFIC TASKS THAT WILL ADDRESS THE PRIORITIES OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE PLANNING, PERMITTING, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SALT MARSH RESTORATION PRACTICES. THIS WILL INCLUDE PREPARATION FOR SALTMARSH MIGRATION FOR 90 ACRES OF UPLAND MARSH MIGRATION, RESTORATION OF 70 ACRES OF SALTMARSH BY RESORTING TIDAL HYDROLOGY, ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT OF INVASIVE FIDDLER CRABS, COMPLETION OF AN INLET POND AND BARRIER BEACH STABILIZATION MANAGEMENT PLAN, HOSTING KNOWLEDGE SHARING WORKSHOPS, AND PROVIDING EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOR 15,000 STUDENTS, YOUTH, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.SUBRECIPIENT:THE GRANTEE HAS BUDGETED FOR A SUBAWARD TO SAVE THE BAY FOR TIDAL HYDROLOGICAL RESTORATION, INCLUDING PERMITTING SUPPORT, PLANNING, MONITORING, IMPLEMENTATION, AND AIDING IN TWO PEER-TO-PEER WORKSHOPS; ANOTHER SUBAWARD TO DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCE TRUST FOR PERMITTING AND IMPLEMENTATION, VOLUNTEER COORDINATION AND SUPPORT, AND OUTREACH, AND INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL; AND A SUBAWARD TO THE WAREHAM LAND TRUST FOR OUTREACH, PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING, VOLUNTEER COORDINATION AND SUPPORT, PLANNING AND PROMOTING WORKSHOPS AND STAFF SUPPORT AT THE WORKSHOP.OUTCOMES:DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE BUZZARDS BAY REGION WITH A FOCUS ON DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN NEW BEDFORD, FALL RIVER, AND WAREHAM. ADDITIONAL BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE THE SALTMARSH AND COASTAL UPLAND ECOSYSTEMS AND USERS OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES IN AND AROUND THE PROJECT AREA. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | MASSACHUSETTS AUDUBON SOCIETY, INC. | $465K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF MELROSE TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AT ELL POND PARK AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT/TREATMENT. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE 100% DESIGN OF ELL POND PARK IMPROVEMENTS, FOLLOWED BY CONSTRUCTION OF STORMWATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN AND AROUND ELL POND AS SPECIFIED IN THE 100% DESIGN. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED WATER QUALITY IN ELL POND AND IMPROVED DRAINAGE IN THE PARK. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF MELROSE, MA, AND NEARBY COMMUNITIES. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF MELROSE | $347K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO GROUNDWORK SOUTHCOAST TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES IN NEW BEDFORD AND FALL RIVER, RI, AS A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND PROGRAM (SNEP) OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE RESILIENCE AS OUTLINED IN THE APPLICATION. THIS AWARD WILL PILOT A NEW WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WHERE DISADVANATGED YOUTH WILL DEPLOY LOCALIZED NATURE-BASED CLIMATE SOLUTIONS.ACTIVITIES:THE PROJECT WILL BUILD CLIMATE AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (EJ) COMMUNITIES AND SNEP DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES (DACS) OF NEW BEDFORD AND FALL RIVER, MA BY IMPLEMENTING TWO TASKS: 1.) HIRING A FULL-TIME PROGRAM DIRECTOR TO BUILD AND OVERSEE GWSC'S GROWING PORTFOLIO OF WORKFORCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS ACROSS THE SOUTHCOAST REGION, AND 2.) PILOTING THE 'GREEN CORPS' WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH AGED 18-26. GREEN CORPS WILL RECEIVE SPECIALIZED, HANDS-ON GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE TRAINING FOR 20-25 HRS/WEEK YEAR-ROUND. WITH GREEN CORPS TAKING ON THE MAJORITY OF HANDS-ON WORK WITHIN GWSC'S PORTFOLIO, GREEN TEAM (THE PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR YOUTH 14-21) WILL HAVE INCREASED CAPACITY TO MAINTAIN HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS, FOOD ACCESS WORK, AND RAMP UP COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT. GROUNDWORK SOUTHCOAST ALSO INTENDS TO HIRE A GREEN CORPS TEAM LEADER, ANOTHER TRAINING ROLE, WITH THE GOAL TO TRAIN THIS LEADER TO EVENTUALLY BECOME A FULL TIME PROGRAMS COORDINATOR.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:BY INVESTING IN HEAT ISLAND AND FLOOD MITIGATION, AND DAC COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, THIS PROJECT BUILDS BOTH COMMUNITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. THE FOCUS IS TO BUILD CAPACITY TO INCREASE TREE CANOPY FROM GT;5% TO LT;30% IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, PAIRED WITH ADDITIONAL PROJECTS TO DEEPEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND CONNECTIVITY. SOCIOECONOMIC BENEFITS TO DAC RESIDENTS INCLUDE: - WORKFORCE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH DAC ADULTS AND YOUNG ADULTS - POTENTIAL FOR ECONOMIC MOBILITY; SKILL-BUILDING AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITY - POSITIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTCOMES - INCREASED ACCESS TO FRESH FOOD ACCESS AND COMMUNITY INTERCONNECTIVITY AT A TIME WHEN BOTH ARE SO CRITICALLY NEEDED. BENEFITS ALSO INCLUDE THOSE OBSERVED FOLLOWING THE INSTALLATION OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE (FLOOD RISK MITIGATION, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, SURFACE TEMPERATURE REDUCTION, INCREASED TREE CANOPY, ETC.) INCREASED ACCESS TO GREEN SPACE; IMPROVED WATERWAYS; AND RESTORATION OF NATIVE HABITATS. THIS PROJECT AIMS TO ACHIEVE: - THE EMPLOYMENT OF 4 GREEN CORPS MEMBERS AND ONE GREEN CORPS LEADER IN THE PILOT YEAR - HIRING AND TRAINING A FULL-TIME PROGRAMS DIRECTOR - HIRING AND TRAINING AN ADDITIONAL FULL TIME PROGRAMS STAFF TO COORDINATE WORKFORCE PROGRAMS - INCREASE CAPACITY AND SUPPORT FOR ALL EXISTING PROGRAMMING - IMPLEMENTATION OF 3 GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS BY GREEN CORPS | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | GROUNDWORK SOUTHCOAST INC | $300K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE MASSACHUSETTS AUDUBON SOCIETY TO CONDUCT PLANNING, OUTREACH, AND CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS AS OUTLINED IN THE APPLICATION. THE PRIMARY PURPOSES OF THIS AWARD IS TO SUPPORT 1) COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR RESTORATION AT BROAD MEADOW BROOK WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND UPPER WATERSHED GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE STORMWATER INTERVENTIONS IN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS; 2) ASSESSMENT AND MODELING OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND LAND-USE POLICIES TO REDUCE FLOODING IN THE UPPER BROOK WATERSHED, TO DEMONSTRATE PRACTICES RELEVANT FOR FLOODING INTERVENTIONS ACROSS WORCESTER; AND 3) CAPACITY BUILDING TO SUPPORT MASS AUDUBON'S STAFFING FOR INCREASED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WITH DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN WORCESTER AND TO GATHER RESIDENT AND STAKEHOLDER INPUT ON THE RESTORATION PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY NEEDS RELATED TO GREEN OPEN SPACE AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE.ACTIVITIES:THE AWARD WILL FUND PLANNING FOR GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE INTERVENTIONS TO REDUCE FLOODING PREDICTED TO CONTINUE TO WORSEN DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE, WHICH IS A TOP PRIORITY FOR THE CITY OF WORCESTER AS IDENTIFIED IN ITS 2019 MUNICIPAL VULNERABILITY PREPAREDNESS PLAN, BASED ON RESIDENT INPUT AND DATA ANALYSIS. IN ADDITION, BUILDING ON THIS PROPOSED WORK, MASS AUDUBON SEEKS TO COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, RESIDENTS, AND MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS TO LAUNCH ITS NATURE IN THE CITY INITIATIVE IN WORCESTER. THE AIM OF THIS STATEWIDE MASS AUDUBON PROGRAM IS TO CO-CREATE CITY-WIDE APPROACHES THAT SURFACE SHARED CONCERNS AND DEVELOP A COLLECTIVE VISION FOR GREEN AND OPEN SPACES WITH THE COMMON GOAL OF INCREASING ACCESS TO NATURE AND PROMOTING RESIDENT-IDENTIFIED NEEDS, SUCH AS IMPROVING WATER QUALITY, REDUCING FLOODING AND HEAT ISLANDS, ENHANCING CLIMATE RESILIENCE, AND RESTORING GREEN SPACES IN URBAN SETTINGS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES WILL BE TO 1) REDUCE WORCESTER'S ENVIRONMENTAL BURDEN AS IT UNDERTAKES CITYWIDE MITIGATION ACTIONS, WHILE STRENGTHENING THE RESILIENCE OF ITS LAST UNDEVELOPED WETLAND SYSTEM, 2) CO-CREATE A SHARED VISION FOR EQUITABLE ACCESS TO NATURE IN WORCESTER IN COLLABORATION WITH PARTNERS THROUGH NATURE IN THE CITY, AND 3) PROVIDE A CITY WHERE RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO GREENSPACES THAT CONNECT THEM TO THE NATURAL WORLD AND ADDRESS THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | MASSACHUSETTS AUDUBON SOCIETY, INC. | $300K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO INSTALL GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE AT THE EMBASSY PARKING LOT IN WALTHAM AS DIRECTED IN THE 2022 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF THE INSTALLATION OF SMALL BIORETENTION BASINS, BIOSWALES, AND INFILTRATION TRENCHES WITHIN AN EXISTING PARKING LOT.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE BIORETENTION BASINS, BIOSWALES, AND INFILTRATION TRENCHES, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO IMPROVED WATER QUALITY AS A RESULT OF REDUCED RUNOFF POLLUTION INTO THE CHARLES RIVER FOR RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF WALTHAM. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF WALTHAM | $280K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF WATERTOWN TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO INSTALL TREE TRENCH STORMWATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CLEAN WATER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF 23 STORMWATER TREE TRENCH BMPS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF WATERTOWN, MA. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE 23 STORMWATER TREE TRENCHES THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF WATERTOWN, MA. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED WATER QUALITY IN THE CHARLES RIVER WATERSHED THROUGH REDUCED PHOSPHORUS LOADING. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF WATERTOWN MA, AND THE RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER CHARLES RIVER WATERSHED. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF WATERTOWN | $240K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE TOWN OF READING TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO CAPTURE AND ATTENUATE STORMWATER IMPACTING THE ABERJONA RIVER BY CREATING ADJACENT OFFLINE STORAGE AREAS AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STORM WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT/TREATMENT SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE REGRADING OF THE SITE AND INSTALLING CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE DECREASED FLOODING EVENTS IN THE PROJECT AREA AND INCREASED CLIMATE RESILIENCY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF READING AND GENERAL CLIMATE RESILIENCE. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | TOWN OF READING | $2.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL) THROUGH THE MASSACHUSETTS BAYS NATIONAL ESTUARY PARTNERSHIP (MBP) COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (CCMP). THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES THAT WILL ADDRESS THE KEY CHALLENGES FACING MASSBAYS WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON IMPAIRED WATER QUALITY AND HABITAT, CLIMATE VULNERABILITY, AND IMPACTS ON EJ COMMUNITIES. WORK UNDER THE AGREEMENT WILL FOCUS ON: - ACCELERATING AND MORE EXTENSIVELY IMPLEMENTING THE CCMP BY PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXECUTE LONG-TERM PROJECTS WITHIN MBP COMMUNITIES, LEVERAGE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS, AND WORK WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO ADVANCE A WIDE RANGE OF PROJECTS IDENTIFIED IN THE NEWLY REVISED CCMP; - ENSURING THAT BENEFITS OF FEDERAL INVESTMENTS FROM ESTUARY PROGRAM PROJECTS ARE SHARED EQUITABLY AMONG COMMUNITIES BY PRIORITIZING PROJECTS THAT FLOW TO HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; - BUILDING THE ADAPTIVE CAPACITY OF ECOSYSTEMS AND COMMUNITIES TO WITHSTAND CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS BY WORKING WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PARTNERS, OFTEN USING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS AND ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT PROTECT AND RESTORE KEY HABITATS THAT INCREASE RESILIENCY AND CARBON SEQUESTRATION. IN IDENTIFYING PRIORITY ACTIONS, MASSBAYS WILL SELECT PROJECTS THAT ADVANCE THE CLIMATE RESILIENCE OF ECOSYSTEMS AND COMMUNITIES AND DELIVER CLIMATE EMISSIONS MITIGATION CO-BENEFITS; AND - LEVERAGING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES AND NEW PARTNERS. ACTIVITIES:UNDER THIS WORKPLAN KEY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: - MANAGING THE HEALTHY ESTUARIES SMALL GRANT PROGRAM TO MAKE AWARDS TO LOCAL PARTNERS ENGAGED IN MONITORING AND PLANNING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS - ADVANCING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND ADDRESS FLOODING IN THE CITY OF MALDEN - DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS TO FLOODING AND WATER QUALITY IMPAIRMENTS IN MERRIMACK RIVER TRIBUTARIES - SUPPORTING MUNICIPAL AND REGIONAL ACTIONS THAT PROMOTE CLIMATE RESILIENT COASTAL HABITATS AND COMMUNITIES, SPECIFICALLY: - THE MERRIMACK RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL AND MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION WILL LEAD LOCAL PROJECTS IN THEIR REGIONS THAT DIRECTLY ADDRESS SITUATIONS IN WHICH LACK OF LOCAL CAPACITY HAS HINDERED PROGRESS ON WATER MANAGEMENT. - MASSBAYS' REGIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS WILL ALSO INVEST BIL FUNDS INTO PROGRAMMING AND STAFFING THAT WILL BUILD LOCAL CAPACITY TO UNDERTAKE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS. - MASSBAYS' CENTRAL STAFF WILL INITIATE IMPLEMENTATION OF REGION-WIDE PLAN FOR LONGER-TERM CONTINUOUS MONITORING, PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO EJ COMMUNITIES SEEKING ASSISTANCE WITH COMMUNITY-INITIATED WATER QUALITY AND HABITAT MONITORING, AND DEVELOP A FIVE-YEAR PLAN FOR BIL FUNDING IMPLEMENTATION ALIGNED WITH CCMP GOALS, ESPECIALLY WITH REGARD TO EMPOWERING EJ AND OTHER UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO BRING THEIR VOICES TO DECISION MAKING AT MULTIPLE LEVELS AND IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS.SUBRECIPIENT:HIGHLIGHTED ACTIVITIES THROUGH SUBAWARDS INCLUDE: - SELECTION AND FUNDING OF NEW LOCAL PROJECTS THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO MEETING CCMP GOALS - UPDATED STORMWATER ORDINANCE TO MS4 PERMIT STANDARDS VIA GAP ANALYSIS TO IDENTIFY CURRENT STATE OF MALDEN STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND FUTURE FUNDING NEEDS; TECHNICAL ANALYSIS ON POTENTIAL ROLE OF A STORMWATER UTILITY; ANALYSIS OF OPPORTUNITIES TO SITE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE; AND INSTALLATION OF TEN INFILTRATION TRENCHES IN STRATEGIC LOCATIONS ALONG THE MALDEN RIVER. - FOCUS ON THE SPICKET AND SHAWSHEEN RIVERS/WATERSHEDS TO ENGAGE KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND PARTNER AGENCIES; SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS ON THE SPICKET AND SHAWSHEEN RIVERS TO INFORM AMENDED MERRIMACK RIVER WQ MONITORING QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN (QAPP); SITE-SPECIFIC WATERSHED-BASED PLANS CONSISTENT WITH EPA 319 GUIDANCE; CONCEPTUA | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | UNIVERSITY OF MASS AT BOSTON | $1.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE MASSACHUSETTS CLEAN WATER TRUSTS PROJECT TO PROVIDE SUBAWARDS TO LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES IN MASSACHUSETTS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION PROJECTS. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF OVERFLOW AND/OR STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. SUBRECIPIENT:THE TRUST AND MASSDEP WILL SELECT ELIGIBLE ENTITIES WITH ELIGIBLE PLANNING AND/OR DESIGN PROJECTS TO AWARD UP TO $250,000 SUBGRANTS FROM ITS 2025 OSG PROJECT SOLICITATION. IF SUFFICIENT PROPOSALS ARE NOT RECEIVED DURING THE SOLICITATION PERIOD, MASSDEP WILL MAINTAIN A ROLLING APPLICATION PROCESS DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025 FUNDING CYCLE UNTIL ALL FUNDS ARE USED. PROJECTS SELECTED WILL MEET: - 'PRIORITIZATION FOR PROJECT SECTIONS' NOTED HEREIN. - REDUCED POLLUTION FROM SEWER OVERFLOWS.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: PLANS, DESIGNS, AND/OR CONSTRUCTED OVERFLOW OR STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE. ADDITIONAL DELIVERABLES MAY INCLUDE: INTEGRATED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN; TECHNICAL DESIGN DOCUMENTS; SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW CONTROL SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW PROJECT TO CORRECT AND REDUCE INFLOW AND INFILTRATION. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE: THE OUTCOMES PROVIDED FROM THIS GRANT ARE EXPECTED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY BY REDUCING SEWER OVERFLOWS THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT OF STORMWATER. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE: MUNICIPAL ENTITIES, OF WHICH, MAY BE RURAL AND/OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | MASSACHUSETTS CLEAN WATER TRUST | $1.3M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT IS FUNDED UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT AND PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE NASHUA RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION FOR THE FITCHBURG GREEN SOLUTIONS PROJECT: NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE IMPACTS PROJECT TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS IN FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND TRAINING TO LOCAL RESIDENTS AND IMPLEMENT GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS IN FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS TO ADDRESS OPEN SPACE ACCESS, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, AND HEAT ISLAND ISSUES. THE GOALS OF THIS PROJECT ARE TO REDUCE STORMWATER RUNOFF, REDUCE COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW (CSO) FREQUENCY, IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, AND PROVIDE CO-BENEFITS SUCH AS INCREASED ACCESS TO GREEN SPACE AND IMPROVED AIR QUALITY.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WORKING WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS TO IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE AREAS FOR GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IMPLEMENTATION AND CONDUCTING ASSESSMENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY NEEDS DURING SITE SELECTION; DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS SUCH AS RAIN GARDENS, BIOSWALES, AND PERMEABLE PAVEMENT; ACQUIRING NECESSARY PERMITS AND APPROVALS; OVERSEEING PROJECT CONSTRUCTION; MONITORING AND MAINTAINING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE; AND EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROJECT AND REPORTING RESULTS TO STAKEHOLDERS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES.SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARD RECIPIENTS FOR THIS PROJECT INCLUDE THE CITY OF FITCHBURG, FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY, AND NEWVUE COMMUNITIES.THE CITY OF FITCHBURG WILL HELP IDENTIFY POTENTIAL PROJECT SITES, SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE ON CITY PROPERTY, CONTRIBUTE TO THE MAINTENANCE OF PROJECTS ON CITY OWNED PROPERTIES, AND LEVERAGE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM STATE FUNDING FOR COMPLIMENTARY PROJECTS TO IMPROVE CLIMATE RESILIENCY. FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY WILL PROVIDE INPUT ON SITE SELECTION, ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AID IN SITE ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS, SUPPORT THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION STAGE OF THE PROJECT, AND HELP OBTAIN QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE FEEDBACK FORM THE COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE IMPACT OF THE PROJECT. FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY WILL ALSO DEDICATE FACULTY TIME TO SUPPORT STUDENTS DOING ACADEMIC AND PAID INTERNSHIP POSITIONS TO WORK WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS TO PLAN, IMPLEMENT, AND MONITOR NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN AREAS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CONCERNS. NEWVUE COMMUNITIES WILL CONVENE LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO SEEK INPUT ABOUT PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND POTENTIAL GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS, HELP ORGANIZE TRAINED AND INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT, AND HELP ORGANIZE REGULAR SITE MAINTENANCE.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE COORDINATING 3-5 COMMUNITY MEETINGS IN TARGET NEIGHBORHOODS IN FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS TO IDENTIFY ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS FACED IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS, IDENTIFYING HIGH RISK SITES THAT COULD BENEFIT FROM GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE, AND CUSTOMIZING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE TO PRIORITY SITES. THE PROJECT PLAN OUTLINES A GOAL OF 3-5 GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS WITHIN THE CITY OF FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SELECTING PROJECT SITES AND POSSIBLE PROJECT DESIGNS BASED ON LOCAL TOPOGRAPHY, SOIL TYPE, ISSUES OF CONTAMINATION, AND MORE; RECEIVING APPROVAL FROM THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION AND CONSERVATION COMMISSION, MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ON ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATIONS, THE FITCHBURG PLANNING BOARD, THE PARKS COMMISSION AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT, AND THE MASSACHUSETTS NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM; A MULTI-PHASE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WITH ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS; COMPLETING ONGOING MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE SITES; AND THE DISSEMINATION OF PROJECT OUTCOMES TO INVOLVED PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED AMOUNT OF PERMEABLE SURFACE AREA, INCREASED CAPACITY FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT, INCREASED NUMBER OF TREES AND VEGETA | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | NASHUA RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION INC | $500K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE HITCHCOCK CENTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT, WHICH WILL DESIGN, DEMONSTRATE, AND DISSEMINATE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PRACTICES, METHODS, AND TECHNIQUES THAT WILL SERVE TO INCREASE ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AND ENCOURAGE BEHAVIOR THAT WILL BENEFIT THE ENVIRONMENT IN COMMUNITIES IN THE CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS. THE GRANTEE WILL PARTNER WITH FOUR TITLE I SCHOOLS TO OFFER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO APPROXIMATELY 20 CLASSROOMS AND 400 FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS. THE RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE PARTICIPATING CLASSROOMS WITH FOUR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGES TO 20 CLASSROOMS ON A RANGE OF TOPICS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO WATER FILTRATION, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, RAINWATER CAPTURE, AND AIR QUALITY, A FIELD TRIP TO THE HITCHCOCK CENTER'S LIVING BUILDING, AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT STUDENT-CREATED CLIMATE ACTION PLANS. ACTIVITIES:THIS PROJECT WILL INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN THE CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND PROVIDE STUDENTS AT TITLE I SCHOOLS WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS AND TO TAKE RESPONSIBLE ACTIONS TO SUPPORT STUDENT-CREATED CLIMATE ACTION PLANS. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED DURING THIS PROJECT PERIOD INCLUDE: PLANNING WITH SCHOOLS AND PARTNERS, DEVELOPING MATERIALS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING CHALLENGES, BUILDING A FRAMEWORK FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FOUR DESIGN CHALLENGES, A FIELD TRIP TO THE HITCHCOCK CENTER'S LIVING BUILDING, STUDENT-DEVELOPED CLIMATE ACTION PLANS, PROGRAM EVALUATION, AND SHARING OF PROGRAM EVALUATION FINDINGS. SUBRECIPIENT:THE RECIPIENT PROPOSES FOUR FIXED AMOUNT SUBAWARDS AT $5,000 EACH TOTALING $20,000, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 25% REQUIREMENT DESCRIBED IN THE APPLICATION GUIDANCE. THE SUBAWARD FUNDS WILL BE AWARDED TO SUPPORT SCHOOL PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROJECT AND OFFSET THE COSTS OF PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION. SUBRECIPIENTS WILL WORK WITH THE HITCHCOCK CENTER TO FACILITATE FIELD TRIPS TO THE HITCHCOCK CENTER'S LIVING BUILDING. ADDITIONALLY, SUBRECIPIENT SCHOOLS WILL USE SUBAWARD FUNDS TO PURCHASE MATERIALS FOR THEIR 5TH GRADE STUDENTS TO CONDUCT THE PROJECT'S FOUR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING CHALLENGES AND TO CONDUCT A CLIMATE ACTION PROJECT. ALL SUBAWARD FUNDS WILL BE PARTIALLY AWARDED UPON COMPLETION OF THE FOLLOWING MILESTONES: COMPLETION OF FIELD TRIPS BY ALL PARTICIPATING 5TH GRADE CLASSES TO THE HITCHCOCK CENTER'S LIVING BUILDING ($1,000), ACQUISITION OF ALL MATERIALS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN CHALLENGES ($2,000), AND COMPLETION OF THE STUDENT ACTION PROJECTS BY ALL PARTICIPATING 5TH GRADE CLASSES ($2,000). OUTCOMES:IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THIS PROJECT WILL RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING DELIVERABLES: 4 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING CHALLENGES, 4 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT VIDEOS FOR EACH OF THE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING CHALLENGES, A FIELDTRIP TO THE HITCHCOCK CENTER FOR 20 CLASSROOMS, DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT CLIMATE ACTION PLANS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING MODEL THAT ALIGNS WITH CURRICULUM STANDARDS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THE PROJECT INCLUDE: EVALUATION SURVEYS DEMONSTRATING INCREASE IN TEACHER EXPERIENTIAL TEACHING SKILLS, INCREASED SCHOOL CAPACITY TO IMPLEMENT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING RELATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE, INCREASE IN STUDENT AND TEACHER UNDERSTANDING OF NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS, INCREASE IN LOCAL UNDERSTANDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS, INCREASED INTEGRATION OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING INTO TITLE I SCHOOL CURRICULUM, INCREASED AWARENESS AND ADOPTION OF NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS, AND INCREASED CAPACITY OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO BUILD RESILIENCY AND ENGAGE IN CLIMATE-CHANGE SOLUTIONS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE 20 CLASSROOMS AND 400 FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS FROM TITLE I SCHOOL DISTRICTS REPRESENTING LOW-INCOME RURAL COMMUNITIES IN THE CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | HITCHCOCK CENTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, INC. | $80K | — |
| UNH STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE | $72K | — |
| NEW TASK ORDER AWARD TITLED STORMWATER PERMITTING SUPPORT | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $2.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE NANTUCKET ISLANDS LAND BANK WILL CONSTRUCT PHASE 1 OF A WETLAND RESTORATION AND STORMWATER SYSTEM AT LILY POND PARK, IN THE NANTUCKET HARBOR WATERSHED. IN ADDITION WILL EXPAND THE MASTER PLANNING PROCESS THAT WAS COMPLETED TO OTHER AREAS WITHIN THE WATERSHED AS A WAY TO SCALE UP RESTORATION ACTIVITIES.ACTIVITIES:THE NANTUCKET ISLANDS LAND BANK WILL IMPROVE NORTH LIBERTY STREET PARK ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE THE PARKING LOT, AMERICAN'S WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCESSIBLE PATHWAYS, BOARDWALK, SEATING, SIGNAGE, DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE, CONSTRUCTED WETLAND, LANDSCAPING, AND WETLAND RESTORATION. ADDITIONALLY THE MASTER PLAN WILL BE EXPANDED TO OTHER AREAS OF THE WATERSHEDSUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:IMPROVED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY RESULTING IN IMPROVED WATER QUALITY IN LOCAL WATERBODIES AND AN EXPANDED MASTERPLAN FOR THE WATERSHED. THIS WILL BENEFIT USERS OF THE PARK AS IT WILL BECOME MORE ACCESSIBLE AND IMPROVED WATER QUALITY WILL BENEFIT PEOPLE WHO LIVE NEARBY AND INDIVIDUALS WHO USE THE PARK OR DOWNSTREAM WATERBODIES. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | NANTUCKET ISLANDS LAND BANK | $600K | — |
| THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WILL CREATE A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF TISBURY, THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD COMMISSION, THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, USEPA, AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS TO DETERMINE COST-EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT WAYS TO ADDRESS STORMWATER POLLUTION THROUGHOUT THE TOWN OF TISBURY. THIS COLLABORATIVE HAS IDENTIFIED WHICH APPROACHES AND WHAT TECHNICAL SUPPORT WOULD ADVANCE WATER QUALITY RESTORATION, REDUCE NUTRIENT POLLUTION, AND MAXIMIZE CO-BENEFITS, SUCH AS DROUGHT AND FLOOD RESILIENCE, GROUNDWATER RECHARGE, AND AESTHETIC IMPROVEMENTS. THIS PROJECT WILL IMPLEMENT THESE IDENTIFIED STORMWATER CONTROL STRATEGIES IN THE TISBURY'S LAGOON POND WATERSHED, WILL HELP TO CAP INCREASES TO NUTRIENT POLLUTION BY FURTHERING REGULATIONS AND ORDINANCES THAT MANDATE STORMWATER FILTRATION AND INFILTRATION STRATEGIES, AND WILL BALANCE EXISTING IMPERVIOUS COVER THREATS WITH STRATEGIC EFFORTS TO RESTORE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND HYDROLOGY. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF SNEP PILOT | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE | $749K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE MASSACHUSETTS CLEAN WATER TRUST IN COORDINATION WITH MASS DEP ON PROJECT TO PROVIDE SUBAWARDS TO LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES IN MASSACHUSETTS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WILL PRIORITIZING THE PROJECTS FOR OSG SUBGRANTS BY SELECTING PROJECTS FROM APPLICANTS THAT ARE IMPLEMENTING A LONG-TERM CONTROL PLAN FOR CSOS, SSOS, OR STORMWATER.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF OVERFLOW AND/OR STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. THE TRUST AND MASSDEP WILL SELECT ELIGIBLE ENTITIES WITH ELIGIBLE PLANNING AND/OR DESIGN PROJECTS TO AWARD UP TO $250,000 SUBGRANTS FROM ITS 2025 OSG PROJECT SOLICITATION. IF SUFFICIENT PROPOSALS ARE NOT RECEIVED DURING THE SOLICITATION PERIOD, MASSDEP WILL MAINTAIN A ROLLING APPLICATION PROCESS DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025 FUNDING CYCLE UNTIL ALL FUNDS ARE USED.SUBRECIPIENT:THE TRUST AND MASSDEP WILL SELECT ELIGIBLE ENTITIES WITH ELIGIBLE PLANNING AND/OR DESIGN PROJECTS TO AWARD UP TO $250,000 SUBGRANTS FROM ITS 2025 OSG PROJECT SOLICITATION.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE PLANNING AND DESIGNS FOR OVERFLOW OR STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. ADDITIONAL DELIVERABLES MAY INCLUDE. THE OUTCOMES PROVIDED FROM THIS GRANT ARE EXPECTED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY BY REDUCING SEWER OVERFLOWS THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT OF STORMWATER. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES OF MASSACHUSETTS AND RURAL MUNICIPAL ENTITIES, OF WHICH, MAY BE DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | MASSACHUSETTS CLEAN WATER TRUST | $587K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE NEW ENGLAND ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE CENTER (NEEFC) SEEKS FUNDS FROM SNEP TO CONTINUE THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NETWORK (NETWORK) IN THE SNEP REGION. NEEFC IS THE AWARDEE IN THE CURRENT VERSION OF THE NETWORK GRANT (SE-00A00655) THAT STARTED IN 2019. NEEFC SEEKS TO CONTINUE THE NETWORK AND EXPAND UPON ITS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CAPACITY TO COMMUNITIES IN THE SNEP REGION.ACTIVITIES:NEEFC WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER A PRE-APPROVED CONSULTANT POOL THAT WILL ENABLE TO NETWORK TO OFFER THEIR SERVICES WITHOUT HAVING TO GO THROUGH A PROCUREMENT PROCESS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE SLOW TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DOWN. NEEFC IS ALSO PLANNING TO ADD A NEW ON DEMAND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE WHERE COMMUNITIES CAN RECEIVE 1-1 DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM NEEFC OR PARTNERS ON DESIGNATED TOPICS FREE OF CHARGE FOR 1-HOUR PERIODS TO HELP THEM IN THOSE SPECIFIC TOPICS. NEEFC IS PLANNING ON CALLING THIS ITS 'OFFICE HOURS' AND IS DESIGNING IT TO HELP LOCAL OFFICIALS CONNECT WITH THE BEST FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS TO SUIT THEIR NEEDS AS WELL AS ANY OTHER GRANT OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED IN THE SNEP REGION.SUBRECIPIENT:WHILE NEEFC IS LOCATED IN MAINE, THE PRIMARY WORK WILL OCCUR THROUGH SUBAWARDS IN RHODE ISLAND, CAPE COD, AND SOUTHERN MA. NEEFC WILL GIVE SUBAWARDS TO LOCAL PARTNERS TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITIES IN THE SNEP REGION TO COMPLETE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTS. WORK COULD INCLUDE PLANNING, MONITORING, AND WORKSHOPS AMONG OTHER THINGS ALL RELATED TO WATER QUALITY ISSUE IN THE REGION. OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THIS PROJECT INCLUDE CUSTOMIZED ASSISTANCE THROUGH TRAINING, CONSULTATION, AND OTHER SERVICES TO HELP MUNICIPALITIES, TRIBES AND OTHER COMMUNITIES BETTER ASSESS AND ADDRESS CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT NEEDS, BUILD THEIR CAPACITY TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT SUCCESSFUL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS ON THEIR OWN., AND ACHIEVE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY OFFERING ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES, TRIBES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE FINANCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DECISION MAKING, PROJECT DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, AND WATERSHED RESTORATION PLANNING. THE BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROJECT INCLUDE MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND RESIDENTS, MUNICIPALITIES, AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM | $4.3M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE TOWN OF MEDWAY TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE (GSI) STORMWATER CONTROL MEASURES (SCM) AT THE MEDWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL AND MEDWAY SENIOR CENTER SITES FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING WATER QUALITY OF THE CHARLES RIVER BY REDUCING THE LEVELS OF POLLUTANTS, INCLUDING PHOSPHORUS, WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND DEGRADED AQUATIC HABITATS. USING GSI TECHNIQUES THAT MIMIC NATURAL FILTRATION AND STORAGE PROCESSES WILL TREAT STORMWATER AND BUILD CAPACITY TO ADDRESS LOCALIZED FLOODING, AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE STORMWATER CONTROL MEASURES TO ADDRESS THE ESCALATING STORMWATER RUNOFF ISSUES CAUSED BY URBANIZATION WITHIN THE CHARLES RIVER WATERSHED. THE INCREASING VOLUME OF RUNOFF CARRIES POLLUTANTS, INCLUDING PHOSPHORUS, WHICH DEGRADE WATER QUALITY AND HARM DOWNSTREAM ECOSYSTEMS. PHOSPHORUS CONTRIBUTES TO HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS THAT DEPLETE OXYGEN LEVELS IN THE RIVER AND THREATEN AQUATIC LIFE. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF THE REMOVAL OF IMPERVIOUS SERVICES AND INCORPORATING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE, INCLUDING THE ADVANCEMENT OF UP TO TWO OF FIVE RECENTLY EVALUATED NEW AND RETROFIT GSI SCMS, INCLUDING BIORETENTION BASINS, BIOFILTRATION BASINS, AND SUBSURFACE INFILTRATION CHAMBERS ON TOWN-OWNED PROPERTIES TO ACHIEVE WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY BENEFITS AND BUILD CAPACITY TO ADDRESS INLAND FLOODING. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE CONSTRUCTION OF GREEN STORMWATER CONTROL MEASURES AT BOTH THE MEDWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL AND MEDWAY SENIOR CENTER SITES, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF WATER QUALITY IN THE RECEIVING WATERS THAT ULTIMATELY DISCHARGE TO THE CHARLES RIVER. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | MEDWAY TOWN OFFICES | $1.3M | — |