The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is providing $12.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants to enhance and improve public boating access, facilities, and navigation throughout the state.
This critical Fiscal Year 2019 funding will go toward 57 projects in 18 counties, from Garrett to Wicomico counties as well as Baltimore City.
“Boating is a cherished way of life our state, both as an industry and for recreation,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “We are committed to expanding opportunities for our citizens and visitors to appreciate all that our waterways, coastal bays, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean have to offer, and these grants will allow even more Marylanders to make memories out on the water.”
Funded projects include the dredging of local and federal navigation channels, maintaining public boating access facilities, improving and upgrading existing infrastructure such as bulkheads, parking, piers and ramps, and purchase of rescue equipment for emergency and first responders.
“Boating is a way of life in the Old Line State, with the boating and maritime industries supporting thousands of jobs in Maryland and contributing billions of dollars to our economy and environment,” Maryland Natural Resources Secretary Mark Belton said. “The Waterway Improvement Fund is a vital state resource that ensures that residents and visitors alike can access world-class recreational boating opportunities safely and enjoyably.”
Waterway Improvement Fund Projects Include:
Anne Arundel County
- Solley Cove Park, Curtis Bay
- Bodkin Creek, Pasdadena
- Cypress Creek, Severna Park
- Eli, Sloop, and Long Cove, Pasadena
- Lake Ogleton, Annapolis
- Cornfield Creek, Lake Shore
- Sandy Point State Park
- Cox Creek, Curtis Bay
- Snug Harbor, Shady Side
- Cattail Creek, Severna Park
- City Dock, Annapolis
Baltimore City
- Middle Branch Park
- Baltimore City Fire Department
Baltimore County
- Merritt Point Park, Dundalk
- Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department, Middle River
Calvert County
- Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons
- Hallowing Point State Park, Prince Frederick
- Calvert County Department of Public Safety Fire-Rescue-EMS
Caroline County
- Choptank Marina, Preston
- Crouse Park, Denton
Cecil County
- Elk River Park, Elkton
Charles County
- Smallwood State Park, Sweden Point Marina
Dorchester County
- Cambridge Marine Terminal, Cambridge
- Elliott Island Marina
- Town of Vienna Waterfront, Vienna
- Taylors Island Road
- Town of Secretary
Garrett County
- Deep Creek Lake, Arrowhead Cove
- Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swanton
Harford County
- Otter Point Creek and Bush River, Abingdon
- Otter Point Creek Boat Launch, Abingdon
- West Taylors Creek, Joppa
- Rumsey Island and Taylor Creek, Joppa
- Havre de Grace City Yacht Basin
Kent County
- Chestertown Marina
- Quaker Neck Landing Road, Chestertown
Montgomery County
- Seneca Landing Park, Poolesville
Prince George's County
- National Park Service, Fort Washington Marina
Queen Anne's County
- Princes Creek, Stevensville
- Kent Narrows, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Channel, Chester
- Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor Center, Chester
- Matapeake Marine Terminal, Stevensville
- Centreville Wharf
- Grasonville Volunteer Fire Department
Somerset County
- Rumbley Harbor
- Ewell County Dock, Smith Island
St. Mary's County
- Leonardtown Wharf
- Ridge Volunteer Fire Department
Talbot County
- Tongers Basin, Knapps Narrows, Tilghman Island
- Oxford Boating Facilities
- Back Creek Park, St. Michaels
Washington County
- National Park Service, Four Locks Boat Ramp, Clear Spring
- Greenbrier State Park, Boonsboro
Wicomico County
- Cedar Mill Marina, Bivalve
For specific project details and grant amounts, visit the Maryland DNR.