The USACE Baltimore District has received more than $8.9 million in funding for numerous projects benefiting the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed, including $6.5 million for the Baltimore Harbor and Assateague Island.
This funding is through the fiscal year 2023 Work Plan for the Army Civil Works Program, which is Congressionally authorized funding specifically for USACE.
“This funding is vital for us to execute important projects and services for the region, which support our local and national economies, public safety and environmental health throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed,” said Baltimore District Commander Col. Estee S. Pinchasin.
Work eligible for consideration generally includes projects, programs and activities funded in the three previous fiscal years with emphasis on ongoing work that can attain a significant milestone or produce significant outputs in the fiscal year.
Baltimore District funding highlights: