[Watersheds] EPA New England Stormwater Updates – November 2021

Panciera, Ernie (DEM) ernie.panciera at dem.ri.gov
Fri Nov 19 11:50:55 EST 2021 

[cid:image002.jpg at 01D7DD3B.B47A93A0]EPA New England Stormwater Updates – November 2021

This e-update provides information about green infrastructure, MS4 permits, and other stormwater-related topics from EPA New England. For more about Soak up the Rain, please visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T4Erb5Fx$ [epa[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T4eOJXoT$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.epa.gov/soakuptherain__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD-xDCfdeQ$>. For more stormwater tools and assistance, please visit Stormwater Tools [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T4eOJXoT$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/npdes-permits/stormwater-tools-new-england__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD9AE1Hy0g$>.

Soak up the Rain Updates

  1.  Webinar: Design with Maintenance in Mind: Green Infrastructure Trainings and Techniques in Providence, RI (11/22/2021)

MA & NH MS4 Corner

  1.  Update on Year 3 MS4 Annual Reports in Massachusetts & New Hampshire

Other Events and Opportunities

  1.  SNEP Webinar: Introducing the SNEP Pilot Watersheds Initiative (11/30/2021)
  2.  Webinar Series: Showcasing Leading Practices in Climate Adaptation: Experiences from the Water Sector to Empower Other Sectors and Communities (November 2021 – February 2022)
  3.  Webinar: Using the EPA Environmental Resilience Tools Wizard (12/1/2021)
  4.  Webinar: Smart Sewer Systems and Smart EPA Data Infrastructure, Part 2 (12/7/2021)
  5.  Webinar Recordings Available:

     *   NOAA & WRF: Our Changing Precipitation Webinar Series
     *   EPA Water Finance Center: Stormwater Funding and Financing Webinar Series

Press Releases and News Articles

  1.  BioCycle: Using Compost in Storm Water Infrastructure Retrofits (9/20/2021)
  2.  EPA Publishes its 2021 Climate Adaptation Action Plan (10/7/2021)
  3.  Bangor Daily News: Intensifying storms put critical Maine infrastructure at rising risk of major floods (10/11/2021)
  4.  EPA Region 1 Press Release: Nearly $600,000 in EPA Funding for Four Pilot Watershed Projects will Demonstrate Holistic Solutions to Common Coastal Challenges (10/14/2021)
  5.  EPA Press Release: EPA Announces Selections for $3.8 Million in Grant Funding to Help Build Water Workforce (10/15/2021)
  6.  Report: Green infrastructure projects can mitigate flooding, increase resiliency in underserved communities (10/20/2021)
  7.  NEIWPCC: Dam Removal Improves Water Quality, Flood Resilience, and Fish Habitat (11/1/2021)

Funding Opportunities

  1.  EPA Seeks Applicants for 2021 Environmental Education Grants (Applications due 12/6/2021)
  2.  MassDEP 319 Nonpoint Source Competitive Grants (Applications due 12/15/2021)
  3.  Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program Planning Grants (Applications due 1/7/2022)
  4.  USDA Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (Applications due 1/10/2022)
  5.  DHS FEMA Fiscal Year 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)  (Applications Due 1/28/2022)
  6.  Economic Development Administration (EDA) American Rescue Plan Programs (Deadlines Vary)
  7.  Other Available Funding

Tools and Resources

  1.  Comprehensive Set of Climate Adaptation Actions for Urban Forests
  2.  MassBays Launches AquaQAPP for water quality monitoring programs
Soak Up the Rain Updates
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Soak Up the Rain New England Webinar Series:
Design with Maintenance in Mind: Green Infrastructure Trainings and Techniques in Providence, RI
Monday, November 22nd, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
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Green infrastructure can improve water quality, provide wildlife habitat, and build community health and resiliency to urban heat and flood risks – but only when properly designed, installed, and maintained. The Providence Stormwater Innovation Center (PSIC) is a green infrastructure training center that demonstrates the benefits of green stormwater practices to communities across Southeast New England. In Providence, Rhode Island’s Roger Williams Park, PSIC provides hands-on training and best practices for municipalities, engineers, construction companies and scientists to design and implement green infrastructure and stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP’s) with maintenance in mind.



This webinar will showcase green infrastructure projects, trainings and tools developed by PSIC to help communities develop effective green infrastructure installations and programs. Speakers will highlight design, installation and maintenance recommendations and lessons learned through the $1.5M project to construct 42 stormwater BMP’s in Roger Williams Park. Special topics will include planting considerations for green infrastructure installations including pollinators, current and future controls for invasive plant species, and new botanical initiatives with the University of Rhode Island.



Presenters:

  *   Ryan Kopp, Stormwater Coordinator, Providence Stormwater Innovation Center (PSIC)
  *   Brian Byrnes, Deputy Superintendent, City of Providence Parks Department, and member PSIC
  *   Lee Ann Freitas, Roger Williams Park Botanical Center Director, City of Providence Parks Department, and member PSIC



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MA & NH MS4 Corner

Update on Year 3 MS4 Annual Reports in Massachusetts & New Hampshire

Region 1 congratulates all permittees that submitted Year 3 MS4 Annual Reports by the deadline. Our preliminary analysis indicates that permittees maintained strong on-time Annual Report submittal rates of 92% in MA and 89% in NH. Annual Reports are required by the MS4 permit and provide key information to EPA, state agencies, and the public regarding the effectiveness of local stormwater management programs. Region 1 is in currently reviewing the contents of all submitted reports for compliance monitoring and will share updates on progress in future issues.



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Other Events and Opportunities

SNEP Webinar: Introducing the SNEP Pilot Watersheds Initiative (11/30/2021 1:00pm – 2:30pm ET)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is pleased to announce the funding of $599,993 through EPA’s Southeast New England Program (SNEP) to support projects by four organizations as a part of the new SNEP Pilot Watershed Initiative. This funding is the first installment of an expected $3 Million across the four projects over the next five years. Project partners are also expected to leverage an additional $1.1 Million in matching funds. These projects are intended to demonstrate how concentrated, collaborative efforts and holistic planning can more effectively address common environmental challenges in coastal southeast New England. Demonstrating watershed scale solutions is a key piece of SNEP’s Five-Year Strategic Plan and ultimately an important part of promoting safe and clean water, healthy habitats, and thriving communities. This webinar will welcome representatives from each of the four SNEP Pilot Watersheds to present their project proposals and engage with the SNEP community during an audience Q&A. Register here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ceiengineers.com/snep__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T4ItIIUf$ [ceiengineers[.]com] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T3HX1Hq4$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fceiengineers.com*2Fsnep&data=04*7C01*7CRea.Kristi*40epa.gov*7C42d5ef734a5a495cb37308d9a85bf0e7*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637725935116056110*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=jOHtXohrNwWEClAcaLtcXoOwSqtNH9kkexwuFa4pB2Y*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSU!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD8z8zXqHA$>.

Webinar Series: Showcasing Leading Practices in Climate Adaptation: Experiences from the Water Sector to Empower Other Sectors and Communities (November 2021 – February 2022)
Climate change is one of the most significant challenges of the 21st century. This webinar series, sponsored jointly by NOAA’s Adaptation Sciences Program, WUCA, WRF, and EPA, will explore practical lessons and leading practices focused on steps to mainstreaming climate science and adaptation considerations into building for climate resilience. Having worked on climate adaptation for over a decade, water utilities have learned many lessons and developed approaches to share with peer sectors seeking to learn and taking steps to adapt now. Expanding the exchange of knowledge across communities will also foster more effective adaptation and improve community resilience.

The goal of these webinars is to help us, adaptation practitioners, advance our thinking about effective approaches by learning from others what has worked (or not worked). Beyond sharing examples from the water sector, these webinars will foster a multi-sectoral dialogue, sharing practical resources and tools for planning.
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Webinar: Using the EPA Environmental Resilience Tools Wizard (12/1/2021 3:00 – 4:00pm EST)
The Environmental Resilience Tools Wizard [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T4eOJXoT$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/emergency-response-research/environmental-resilience-tools-wizard__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD-YZM_UNA$> is a curated, online repository of EPA tools and resources designed to build community resilience to disasters. The wizard is designed to be used by state, tribal, and local environmental and emergency management agencies. It contains publicly available resources produced by EPA that address how to reduce disaster risks to the environment and human health. This webinar will provide an overview of the environmental dimensions of disasters and of building resilience and walk-through examples of how to conduct searches and evaluate the results. Register here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_BPGj1IePTiSNutSAsYbhkg__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3TwAZ4JOb$ [usepa[.]zoomgov[.]com] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://usepa.zoomgov.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T17ToGLE$ [usepa[.]zoomgov[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_BPGj1IePTiSNutSAsYbhkg__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD98uMMzVQ$>

Webinar: Smart Sewer Systems and Smart EPA Data Infrastructure, Part 2 (12/7/2021 1:00 – 2:00pm EST)
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Recordings Available: NOAA & WRF: Our Changing Precipitation Webinar Series
NOAA's Climate Program Office and National Centers for Environmental Information, in partnership with The Water Research Foundation, hosted a five-part webinar series on Our Changing Precipitation. Attendees heard in lay terms, and helped advance the conversation about, our current ability to project precipitation at temporal and spatial scales relevant for local water infrastructure decision making. The webinar series also covered some practical ways to take action to build resilience to climate change. To view the recordings, please visit: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cpo.noaa.gov/Meet-the-Divisions/Climate-and-Societal-Interactions/Water-Resources/Water-Utility-Study/Water-Utility-Study-Webinar-Our-Changing-Precipitation-A-Conversation-on-the-Science-of-Precipitation-and-Planning-for-the-Future__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3Tyiui05w$ [cpo[.]noaa[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T3HX1Hq4$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fcpo.noaa.gov*2FMeet-the-Divisions*2FClimate-and-Societal-Interactions*2FWater-Resources*2FWater-Utility-Study*2FWater-Utility-Study-Webinar-Our-Changing-Precipitation-A-Conversation-on-the-Science-of-Precipitation-and-Planning-for-the-Future&data=04*7C01*7CRea.Kristi*40epa.gov*7C42d5ef734a5a495cb37308d9a85bf0e7*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637725935116076025*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=2A7f9ZiPMWCFfKzYrPTEHpLHxIoBg59ew9ObRAYmOFw*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD-XbTi_mw$>

Recordings Available: EPA Water Finance Center: Stormwater Funding and Financing Webinar Series
Webinar 1: EPA Programs for Stormwater Funding and Financing (6/8/2021)
Webinar 2: Stormwater Infrastructure Funding and Equity (7/21/2021)
Webinar 3: Funding for Stormwater Operations and Maintenance (9/21/2021)
Access the recordings at: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.epa.gov/waterfinancecenter/water-finance-webinars-and-forums__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T5dUY-GM$ [epa[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T4eOJXoT$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/waterfinancecenter/water-finance-webinars-and-forums__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD9C68H9cA$>

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Press Releases and News Articles



BioCycle: Using Compost in Storm Water Infrastructure Retrofits (9/20/2021)

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.biocycle.net/using-compost-in-storm-water-infrastructure-retrofits/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3TyEcJw98$ [biocycle[.]net] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T3HX1Hq4$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.biocycle.net*2Fusing-compost-in-storm-water-infrastructure-retrofits*2F&data=04*7C01*7CRea.Kristi*40epa.gov*7C42d5ef734a5a495cb37308d9a85bf0e7*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637725935116085975*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=4CJN6YhVmRjPpDPeYdu8ZSZOPBa7O6RGycu*2F0PvIZb4*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD_7ceUHCQ$>



EPA Publishes its 2021 Climate Adaptation Action Plan (10/7/2021)

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-publishes-its-2021-climate-adaptation-action-plan__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T_uMzECx$ [epa[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T4eOJXoT$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-publishes-its-2021-climate-adaptation-action-plan__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD8nq0uLEQ$>



Bangor Daily News: Intensifying storms put critical Maine infrastructure at rising risk of major floods (10/11/2021)

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://bangordailynews.com/2021/10/11/news/intensifying-storms-put-critical-maine-infrastructure-at-rising-risk-of-major-floods/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3TzW3FZja$ [bangordailynews[.]com] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T3HX1Hq4$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fbangordailynews.com*2F2021*2F10*2F11*2Fnews*2Fintensifying-storms-put-critical-maine-infrastructure-at-rising-risk-of-major-floods*2F&data=04*7C01*7CRea.Kristi*40epa.gov*7C42d5ef734a5a495cb37308d9a85bf0e7*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637725935116085975*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=nMsj*2FOrPZUF6THIe*2FJ43q2IWuI0g5UhsiZ6dKKDQ*2FB8*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD9rq8tHMQ$>



EPA Region 1 Press Release: Nearly $600,000 in EPA Funding for Four Pilot Watershed Projects will Demonstrate Holistic Solutions to Common Coastal Challenges (10/14/2021)

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/nearly-600000-epa-funding-four-pilot-watershed-projects-will-demonstrate-holistic__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T_wg-KID$ [epa[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T4eOJXoT$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/newsreleases/nearly-600000-epa-funding-four-pilot-watershed-projects-will-demonstrate-holistic__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD_onYEa8Q$>



Report: Green infrastructure projects can mitigate flooding, increase resiliency in underserved communities (10/20/2021)

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.americancityandcounty.com/2021/10/20/report-green-infrastructure-projects-can-mitigate-flooding-increase-resiliency-in-underserved-communities/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T6zIfWVy$ [americancityandcounty[.]com] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T3HX1Hq4$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.americancityandcounty.com*2F2021*2F10*2F20*2Freport-green-infrastructure-projects-can-mitigate-flooding-increase-resiliency-in-underserved-communities*2F&data=04*7C01*7CRea.Kristi*40epa.gov*7C42d5ef734a5a495cb37308d9a85bf0e7*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637725935116095929*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=fnmGPE9a9umXMXlVG6gpIP6O*2FQ5w*2F7Cq7kjifY4BfCQ*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSU!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD-w1rs4gQ$>



Dam Removal Improves Water Quality, Flood Resilience, and Fish Habitat (11/1/2021)

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://neiwpcc.org/2021/11/01/johnsons-mill-dam-removal/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T7Mrityi$ [neiwpcc[.]org] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T3HX1Hq4$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fneiwpcc.org*2F2021*2F11*2F01*2Fjohnsons-mill-dam-removal*2F&data=04*7C01*7CRea.Kristi*40epa.gov*7C42d5ef734a5a495cb37308d9a85bf0e7*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637725935116095929*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=HMbJ0P*2BeMimk8nzwAMoCHeRsZAl0DOhJ3c8xMnKH6xM*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD-x_ajWTw$>.



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Funding Opportunities



EPA Seeks Applicants for 2021 Environmental Education Grants (Applications due 12/6/2021)

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that up to $3 million in funding for locally-focused environmental education grants is now available under the 2021 Environmental Education (EE) Local Grant Program. Through this grant program, EPA intends to provide financial support for projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques, that will serve to increase environmental literacy and encourage behavior that will benefit the environment in local communities, especially in underserved communities. EPA recognizes underserved communities as people or communities of color, Tribal and Indigenous populations that may be disproportionately impacted by environmental harms and risks, high-poverty areas, persistent poverty counties, and Title 1 schools for this grant program. EPA will award grants in each of EPA’s 10 Regions, for no less than $50,000 and no more than $100,000 each, for a total of 30-40 grants nationwide. Applications are due Dec. 6, 2021, and the Request for Application (RFA) notice is now posted on https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.grants.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T20FxEZr$ [grants[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T3HX1Hq4$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http*3A*2F*2Fwww.grants.gov*2F&data=04*7C01*7CRea.Kristi*40epa.gov*7C42d5ef734a5a495cb37308d9a85bf0e7*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637725935116105894*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=e*2FvfqxtTG5MnnTSxPWdECJ9nKuN4I35vVbBLq1X9sP4*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD9XPTxdBQ$> and at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.epa.gov/education/environmental-education-ee-grant-solicitation-notice__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T4wl58yy$ [epa[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T4eOJXoT$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/education/environmental-education-ee-grant-solicitation-notice__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD9Aeo5sAQ$>.



Find out background information on the EE Grants Program and resources for applicants at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.epa.gov/education/environmental-education-ee-grants__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T8lAVJJs$ [epa[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T4eOJXoT$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/education/environmental-education-ee-grants__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD-EMNWkRA$>.



MassDEP 319 Nonpoint Source Competitive Grants (Applications due 12/15/2021)

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is seeking proposals for the §319 Nonpoint Source Competitive Grants to fund comprehensive projects that address nonpoint sources of pollution affecting water quality. For more information, including a link to the RFR, see the MassDEP website: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mass.gov/info-details/grants-financial-assistance-watersheds-water-quality*section-319-nonpoint-source-competitive-grants-program-__;Iw!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T-dNJD1x$ [mass[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T3HX1Hq4$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.mass.gov*2Finfo-details*2Fgrants-financial-assistance-watersheds-water-quality*23section-319-nonpoint-source-competitive-grants-program-&data=04*7C01*7CRea.Kristi*40epa.gov*7C42d5ef734a5a495cb37308d9a85bf0e7*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637725935116115836*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=7ttkvHGSYAkoLTmDeVGACBnvwDvqYxHg46tViEUqPCI*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD_tylwCPw$>.



Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program Planning Grants (Applications due 1/7/2022)

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is seeking proposals for MVP Planning Grants, which provide support for Massachusetts cities and towns to complete vulnerability assessments and develop action-oriented climate resiliency plans. The program helps communities define extreme weather and natural and climate-related hazards; understand how their community may be impacted by climate change; identify existing and future vulnerabilities and strengths; and develop, prioritize, and implement key actions. State-trained MVP providers offer technical assistance to communities in completing the assessment and resiliency plans. Communities that complete the MVP planning grant program become certified as an MVP community and are eligible for MVP Action Grant funding. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through 4:00 p.m. on January 7, 2022.

To view the RFR and download required forms, visit: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mass.gov/service-details/mvp-planning-grant__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3TyTEqvMX$ [mass[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T3HX1Hq4$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.mass.gov*2Fservice-details*2Fmvp-planning-grant&data=04*7C01*7CRea.Kristi*40epa.gov*7C42d5ef734a5a495cb37308d9a85bf0e7*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637725935116115836*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=OhcwLPjTBewvtgAELUs4DOCLWp*2BHNpzSXUqjIvQek*2FM*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSU!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD92awZwwg$>



USDA Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (Applications due 1/10/2022)

The U.S. Forest Service is requesting applications for a competitive grant program designed to establish community forests by protecting forest land from conversion to non-forest uses. The grants are also intended to provide community benefits such as environmental benefits including clean air, water, and wildlife habitat; forest-based educational programs; and recreational benefits. Access the Request for Applications at: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/08/13/2021-17317/request-for-applications-the-community-forest-and-open-space-conservation-program__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T7Id6-A_$ [federalregister[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T3HX1Hq4$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.federalregister.gov*2Fdocuments*2F2021*2F08*2F13*2F2021-17317*2Frequest-for-applications-the-community-forest-and-open-space-conservation-program&data=04*7C01*7CRea.Kristi*40epa.gov*7C42d5ef734a5a495cb37308d9a85bf0e7*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637725935116125800*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=9XhLPal*2Bg3ofTMAQT37kRKpYcGxrjviGDcXUXQdU27A*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSU!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD_l0xu8ag$>.



DHS FEMA Fiscal Year 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) (Applications Due 1/28/2022)

The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program makes federal funds available to states, U.S territories, federally recognized tribal governments, and local communities for hazard mitigation activities. It does so with a recognition of the growing hazards associated with climate change, and of the need for natural hazard risk mitigation activities that promote climate adaptation and resilience with respect to those hazards. These include both acute extreme weather events and chronic stressors which have been observed and are expected to increase in the future.

For more information, visit the funding opportunity description: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=335226__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T9fLSd54$ [grants[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T3HX1Hq4$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.grants.gov*2Fweb*2Fgrants*2Fview-opportunity.html*3FoppId*3D335226&data=04*7C01*7CRea.Kristi*40epa.gov*7C42d5ef734a5a495cb37308d9a85bf0e7*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637725935116125800*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=FNFhNyqaYxtCjsizVYBb43*2BDmhP2dWgLUaWLXyJCncw*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD9ddpPf8A$>.



Economic Development Administration (EDA) American Rescue Plan Programs (Deadlines Vary)

Under the American Rescue Plan, EDA was allocated $3 billion in supplemental funding to assist communities nationwide in the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and to build local economies that will be resilient to future economic shock. EDA investments will have a focus on underserved communities impacted by COVID-19 and there are six funding opportunities. To learn more about the funding opportunities, click here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.eda.gov/arpa/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T8O5SQtT$ [eda[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T3HX1Hq4$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.eda.gov*2Farpa*2F&data=04*7C01*7CRea.Kristi*40epa.gov*7C42d5ef734a5a495cb37308d9a85bf0e7*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637725935116135755*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=vQS1qm9FixYAJtcs109s*2BIEzRpdPhwT5wGasoCqY02I*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD-LrrcW9w$>.



Other Available Funding: EPA provides grant announcements and other funding resources on the Green Infrastructure Funding [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T4eOJXoT$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/green-infrastructure-funding-opportunities__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD-bt48Vvw$> page, including the ongoing Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants Program [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T4eOJXoT$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/cwsrf/sewer-overflow-and-stormwater-reuse-municipal-grants-program__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD9mwDQQjQ$>. The Available Funding for Stormwater Projects in Massachusetts page [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T3HX1Hq4$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.mass.gov*2Fservice-details*2Favailable-funding-for-stormwater-projects-in-massachusetts&data=04*7C01*7Cwong.martine*40epa.gov*7Ce758a72e49654af3148008d976d81fd8*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671492880575070*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=J8FedfyjGK7H4a0PHylGGaB97rLoUPEaosnTN2qLuiU*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD-4KZcTGQ$> provides a table with descriptions and links to information on federal and state grant and loan programs that fund stormwater and water quality projects in the state.



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Tools & Resources



 Comprehensive Set of Climate Adaptation Actions for Urban Forests

A new Urban Forest Climate and Health Adaptation Menu developed by the U.S. Forest Service is designed to help natural resource managers and community leaders identify urban forestry actions suitable for certain landscapes and projects. It suggests a range of adaptation tactics across nine separate strategies for optimizing climate and human health outcomes of urban forestry projects.

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MassBays Launches AquaQAPP for water quality monitoring programs

In September, the Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Partnership (MassBays) launched AquaQAPP, a web-based application to assist monitoring program managers in developing project-specific Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) for fresh, marine, and estuarine water quality and benthic monitoring that align with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) requirements. The AquaQAPP website also provides supporting materials to the application, which are generally useful for planning and implementing monitoring programs, including a User Guide with details on developing data quality objectives and selecting an analytical laboratory, Field Standard Operating Procedures recommended by MassDEP and EPA for collecting samples, and forms and templates suitable for any field monitoring. Learn more at: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mass.gov/how-to/use-aquaqapp-to-plan-your-monitoring-project__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3TxxgSTV6$ [mass[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!eeDNjLiGxK_gaiTIhWoJHTIiuT3qsoXPRfV1-7E9cboqPZgY_u2DR_zww9VHYop3T3HX1Hq4$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.mass.gov*2Fhow-to*2Fuse-aquaqapp-to-plan-your-monitoring-project&data=04*7C01*7CRea.Kristi*40epa.gov*7C42d5ef734a5a495cb37308d9a85bf0e7*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637725935116145704*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000&sdata=F7JX6aoNzubJOv3l9aDj61aEfv2Qq5IHa*2Bg8zfjJMpA*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!bGvnJI4jdKWbG7Ol1J2DspsUgoNRWdFs5rfLrINkPB4HoS5ArQtigYna9GLHZD_JHe4sMA$>.



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