The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced more than $78M in grant funding for water quality improvement and protection projects across the state. The funding includes at least $75M through the Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) program and up to $3M through the Non-Agriculture Nonpoint Source and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Planning Grant program. The grants are intended to support a wide range of projects, including wastewater and stormwater infrastructure upgrades, drinking water protection, harmful algal bloom prevention, flood resilience measures, and efforts to address contamination from landfills and other sources.
“This program continues to be a gamechanger in helping deliver the resources needed by local governments to make crucial infrastructure upgrades, protect water sources and habitat, and build stronger, healthier communities,” said DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton. The funding is being made available through New York’s Consolidated Funding Application process and primarily targets municipalities and local governments undertaking water quality and infrastructure improvement projects. Visit DEC’s website for more information.
