[Watersheds] EPA New England Stormwater Updates – September 2021

Panciera, Ernie (DEM) ernie.panciera at dem.ri.gov
Mon Sep 13 13:21:54 EDT 2021 

[cid:image002.jpg at 01D7A8A2.50B66CE0]EPA New England Stormwater Updates – September 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!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy5BkNFXw$ [epa[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhywdpCQsQ$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.epa.gov/soakuptherain__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJtCbngoiw$>. For more stormwater tools and assistance, please visit Stormwater Tools [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhywdpCQsQ$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/npdes-permits/stormwater-tools-new-england__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJtaNYNfsw$>.

Soak up the Rain Updates

  1.  Webinar: Building Greener Boston: Creating and Connecting the Green Infrastructure Workforce (9/22/2021)

MA & NH MS4 Corner

  1.  EPA Webinar: Preparing and Submitting Your MS4 Annual Report Using the Year 3 Template (9/14/2021)
  2.  EPA Webinar: MS4 Phosphorus and Nitrogen Source Identification Reports (10/8/2021)
  3.  Massachusetts FY22 MS4 Municipal Assistance Grants Application Period Open (Applications due 9/30/2021)
  4.  Stay tuned for Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook updates

Other Events and Opportunities

  1.  SNEP Webinar: Blooming but not Beautiful: Addressing Harmful Algal Blooms in Southeast New England (9/14/2021)
  2.  Nonpoint Source Pollution Technical Exchange Webinar Series: Community Engagement in Nonpoint Source Work (9/14/2021)
  3.  NOAA & WRF: Our Changing Precipitation Webinar Series (September – October 2021)
  4.  SNEP Webinar: Funding Basics for New England Communities: A Beginner’s Guide to Developing Successful Proposals for Resiliency (9/22/2021)
  5.  Maine Virtual Stormwater Conference (October 2021)
  6.  Rhode Island Green Infrastructure Coalition Third Annual Stormwater Innovation Expo (10/27/2021)
  7.  Investing in a Resilient East Coast: A Virtual Series on Climate Finance for Coastal Watersheds (10/14/2021 – 10/26/2021)
  8.  Announcing EPA's 10th Annual Campus RainWorks Challenge (Entries due 12/10/2021)

Press Releases and News Articles

  1.  New York Times: The Do-It-Yourself Rain Garden (6/2/2021)
  2.  What’s Up Newp: Survey assesses the impact of flooding in the city’s North End neighborhood (7/8/2021)
  3.  EPA Press Release: Boston River Report Cards Show Widespread Improvements in Bacteria Concentrations and Remaining Localized Challenges (7/14/2021)
  4.  EcoRI: R.I. Beach Health Responds to Better Stormwater Management (7/19/2021)
  5.  Press Release: Baker-Polito Administration Awards Over $17 Million in Funding for Dams and Coastal Infrastructure (7/28/2021)
  6.  Deerfield Valley News: Rain can make rivers unclean (8/6/2021)
  7.  Press Release: Baker-Polito Administration Invests $4 Million in Coastal Resilience Projects (8/16/2021)
  8.  Seacoast Online: Strawbery Banke Museum debuts Water Has A Memory exhibit (8/17/2021)
  9.  Seven Days Opinion: Increasing Downpours Impede Efforts to Improve Lake Champlain’s Water Quality (8/18/2021)
  10. EPA Press Release: New England Companies to Pay Penalty for Violations of Clean Water Act (8/20/2021)
  11. Press Release: Baker-Polito Administration Awards $21 Million in Climate Change Funding to Cities and Towns (8/31/2021)
  12. SNEP Network announces technical assistance awards to Southeast New England communities (9/1/2021)

Funding Opportunities

  1.  Buzzards Bay Watershed Municipal Mini-grant Program (Proposals due 9/21/2021)
  2.  Vermont AOT: FY2022 Municipal Highway and Stormwater Mitigation Program (Applications due 10/1/2021 at 1pm)
  3.  FY2022 EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant (Applications due 10/5/2021)
  4.  Other Available Funding

Tools and Resources

  1.  EPA EnviroAtlas Tool - Community Resilience: An Assessment of Assets, Vulnerabilities, and Natural Hazards
  2.  The Nature Conservancy Presents: A Guidebook on FEMA Grants to Promote Nature-Based Hazard Mitigation
  3.  Enhanced Aquifer Recharge of Stormwater in the United States: State of the Science Review
  4.  A Design Guide for Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Best Management Practices (BMPs)
  5.  MAPC Climate Resilient Land Use Strategies website
Soak Up the Rain Updates
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Soak Up the Rain New England Webinar Series:
Building Greener Boston: Creating and Connecting the Green Infrastructure Workforce
Wednesday, September 22nd, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

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Building a greener future requires a specialized workforce that can design, build, and maintain green infrastructure. Training programs such as the National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) offer opportunities to develop the skills and experience needed to meet the growing demand for installation and maintenance of green infrastructure projects. In Boston, innovative training programs are teaching proper green infrastructure installation and maintenance techniques to promote a healthier city with equitable access to green space and its associated benefits. The growing demand for street trees, rain gardens, parks, greenways, and other nature-based solutions in community environmental and public health projects requires a larger green workforce in both the public and private sectors.



This webinar will cover several green infrastructure training programs in the City of Boston, Massachusetts. Speakers will discuss strategies to connect businesses with graduates of green infrastructure training programs as demand for these skills increases in the Boston area. Case studies will demonstrate how investment in green jobs training can lead to more sustainable green infrastructure programs that improve the health of local communities and secure jobs for local residents.



Presenters:

  *   Michael Chavez, YouthBuild Boston and Built Environment Plus
  *   David Queeley, Codman Square Neighborhood Development Coalition
  *   Trevor Smith, Land Escapes, Inc. and Ecological Landscape Alliance



Register on Zoom: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_VARRE-4HTVuzv4AdofUv_w__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyxNmCAKy$ [usepa[.]zoomgov[.]com] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://usepa.zoomgov.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy1pBCH2C$ [usepa[.]zoomgov[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_VARRE-4HTVuzv4AdofUv_w__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJtr8u6YxQ$>



Recordings of previous Soak up the Rain webinars are available at: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-new-england-webinar-archive__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy0GVxzSX$ [epa[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhywdpCQsQ$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-new-england-webinar-archive__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJsbIL21Zg$>



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MA & NH MS4 Corner

EPA Webinar: Preparing and Submitting Your MS4 Annual Report Using the Year 3 Template (9/14/2021)

To help MA & NH permittees meet the September 28th deadline, EPA is providing webinar training to walk you through the Year 3 reporting templates and to answer your questions about Annual Reports and the reporting process. We encourage webinar attendees to review the template and the Frequently Asked Questions document [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhywdpCQsQ$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/npdes-permits/stormwater-tools-new-england*arr__;Iw!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJsqYsdORA$> before the webinar. We invite you to come with any questions that have arisen while working on your Annual Reports. Participants are also invited to submit questions in advance to wong.martine at epa.gov<mailto:wong.martine at epa.gov>.



Session 1: Tuesday, August 3, 2021 and the recording may be viewed at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP7kIuJFZC4__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy6DjNACZ$ [youtube[.]com] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://youtube.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyxhBu4rM$ [youtube[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP7kIuJFZC4__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJuPgj1JCw$>



Session 2: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 10:00-11:00am EST - Please register here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_HNiYFwDMRI-EVtjumHHE3A__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy5rDwrHk$ [usepa[.]zoomgov[.]com] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://usepa.zoomgov.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy1pBCH2C$ [usepa[.]zoomgov[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_HNiYFwDMRI-EVtjumHHE3A__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJtHRz-sBA$>


Reminder: Year 3 Annual Reports covering the reporting period of July 1st, 2020 to June 30th, 2021 are due Tuesday, September 28th, 2021.

EPA Webinar: MS4 Phosphorus and Nitrogen Source Identification Reports (10/8/2021 11:00am-12:30pm EDT)
With a grant from MassDEP's MS4 Municipal Assistance Grant Program, the Neponset River Watershed Association (NepRWA) and Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) developed phosphorus and nitrogen source identification reports for 10 communities in each of their respective regions. This work is meant to help comply with Year 4 requirements in the MA MS4 permit where communities are located in watersheds with Phosphorus and Nitrogen Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plans. In this webinar, staff from NepRWA and PVPC will share their methodology for producing pollution-loading maps and proposing approaches to reducing nutrient loading. There will be time at the end of this webinar for a question and answer session. Please contact wong.martine at epa.gov<mailto:wong.martine at epa.gov> with any questions. Click here to register: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_GXbyKSFIRFi0hbUVrB9tZA__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy2MBE1HV$ [usepa[.]zoomgov[.]com] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://usepa.zoomgov.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy1pBCH2C$ [usepa[.]zoomgov[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_GXbyKSFIRFi0hbUVrB9tZA__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJuiqEYloQ$>.



Massachusetts MS4 Municipal Assistance Grants Application Period Open (Applications due 9/30/2021)

This program, introduced in 2017, enables groups of Massachusetts municipalities to expand their efforts to meet requirements for the 2016 Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permits, and to reduce stormwater pollution through coordinated partnerships that emphasize resource sharing. The FY 2021 Notice of Grant Opportunity and detailed description of the grant program may be viewed here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mass.gov/info-details/grants-financial-assistance-watersheds-water-quality*stormwater-ms4-municipal-assistance-grant-program-__;Iw!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy-ALL5H7$ [mass[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [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*23stormwater-ms4-municipal-assistance-grant-program-&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259036275*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=lM58hYFVdkD*2Fr9I*2F0BhHbcoQ3s*2BbLAEfiJ8Kcj8cWUs*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJt5gZ24MQ$>



Stay tuned for Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook updates

MassDEP is proposing updates to the Stormwater Handbook and associated regulations. Please be on the lookout for the announcement on when the public comment period opens and where to find the proposed updates. MassDEP welcomes your feedback. Please contact laura.schifman at mass.gov<mailto:laura.schifman at mass.gov> with any questions.



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Other Events and Opportunities

SNEP Webinar: Blooming but not Beautiful: Addressing Harmful Algal Blooms in Southeast New England (9/14/2021 1:00 – 2:30pm EDT)
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are becoming an increasing cause for concern throughout the SNEP region; and while not a direct result of climate change, blooms can be exacerbated by warming water temperature. HABs are usually triggered by high levels of nutrients (primarily phosphorus and/or nitrogen) in lakes, ponds, and estuaries. Common nutrient sources include lawn fertilizers and septic systems, and because nutrients may come from a variety of sources, a combination of actions is typically needed to abate blooms.  In situations where nutrients are released into lakes and estuaries via ground water or surface water flow, intercepting sources of nutrient pollution often requires a collaborative effort between multiple municipalities that share the watershed. This webinar will address some of the primary causes and concerns related to nutrient pollution and harmful algal blooms throughout the SNEP region, how EPA is working to address the problem and the next steps required to better ensure safe and healthy waters for all. Register at: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-3exlMJIO0matBi9KF7eayYu5FBhAA5GijBijPuK_plUNzFJOEtaQlhDTzU1TFJRSUtDQTlZQ08yUiQlQCN0PWcu__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhywK40R6I$ [forms[.]office[.]com] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fforms.office.com*2Fpages*2Fresponsepage.aspx*3Fid*3D-3exlMJIO0matBi9KF7eayYu5FBhAA5GijBijPuK_plUNzFJOEtaQlhDTzU1TFJRSUtDQTlZQ08yUiQlQCN0PWcu&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259036275*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=6zeL7WGvW3vGGHJGL0V1WXRcs4s34QLyDhpTTmuoZYQ*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSU!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJuheYrzaA$>.

SNEP webinar recordings, many of which may be of interest to stormwater stakeholders, are posted at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://snepnetwork.org/past-webinars/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy-GtnppI$ [snepnetwork[.]org] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fsnepnetwork.org*2Fpast-webinars*2F&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259046228*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=U8fmoxbNw1*2FqvysyAk*2BWgHj*2F2DIUX8rJZxJHoTfN1n8*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJuQLASzZA$>.

Nonpoint Source Pollution Technical Exchange Webinar Series: Community Engagement in Nonpoint Source Work (9/14/2021 1:00-2:30pm EDT)
US EPA's NPS Program invites state/tribal/territory program staff and partners for a discussion on outreach and engagement in GSI projects. The speakers for the September webisode are Lubna Ahmed of Groundwork Denver and Chauncey Means of the Division of Environmental Protection, Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes.
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NOAA & WRF: Our Changing Precipitation Webinar Series (September – October 2021)
NOAA's Climate Program Office and National Centers for Environmental Information, in partnership with The Water Research Foundation, are hosting a five-part webinar series on Our Changing Precipitation. The webinars will take place on Tuesday afternoons (Eastern). Join us to learn more about some of the considerations and methods for working with available precipitation science and information to advance resilience planning. Attendees will hear in lay terms, and help advance the conversation about, our current ability to project precipitation at temporal and spatial scales relevant for local water infrastructure decision making. You will also learn about some practical ways to take action to build resilience to climate change. The first session takes place September 14th 2-3:30pm EDT. For more information, visit: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cpo.noaa.gov/Meet-the-Divisions/Climate-and-Societal-Interactions/Water-Resources/Precipitation-Webinar-Series__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy20Sfy2t$ [cpo[.]noaa[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [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*2FPrecipitation-Webinar-Series&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259046228*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=NktQ62qkt*2Bl4aP5UcXUmnnsJmyILj1yDHWT8QW4bZxw*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJtHckoRJw$>

SNEP Webinar: Funding Basics for New England Communities: A Beginner’s Guide to Developing Successful Proposals for Resiliency (9/22/2021 1:30 – 2:30pm EDT)
This webinar will cover how to craft more competitive grant applications, including how to identify priority projects, determine suitable funding sources, and avoid common pitfalls. Participants will also have the opportunity to apply what they have learned to a unique funding opportunity: the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF). NCRF invests in projects that will create, expand, and restore natural systems in areas that will (1) increase protection for communities from coastal storms, sea- and lake-level changes, inundation, and coastal erosion and (2) improve valuable habitats for fish and wildlife species. NCRF’s team of Field Liaisons, Throwe Environmental, will be available to cover how communities can take advantage of the NCRF, as well as other funding sources. Register at: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://maine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqcOCsrj0pGNZ1bDbhj4G72jddFlQ3hWq3__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhywrzhMo_$ [maine[.]zoom[.]us] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://maine.zoom.us__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy7j9hJL8$ [maine[.]zoom[.]us]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/maine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqcOCsrj0pGNZ1bDbhj4G72jddFlQ3hWq3__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJutXCN5dQ$>

Maine Virtual Stormwater Conference (October 2021)
The Maine Stormwater Conference, hosted by the Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District, is going virtual this year by hosting a series of webinars in October 2021. The webinar series, which will occur weekly throughout October, will focus on Low Impact Development, Green Infrastructure, and site preservation as options in managing stormwater in rural and urban settings. The in-person Stormwater Conference will return in 2022. Watch the website for webinar dates and other information: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.cumberlandswcd.org/stormwater-conference__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy5XQVNuN$ [cumberlandswcd[.]org] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.cumberlandswcd.org*2Fstormwater-conference&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259056183*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=rOfzsKcV*2FZb6ePYHtxSv9g*2ByzMUsPpVWPWIWh16xY9c*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJu20b4_Bw$>

Rhode Island Green Infrastructure Coalition Third Annual Stormwater Innovation Expo (10/27/2021)
This year’s Stormwater Innovation Expo, co-sponsored by the American Planning Association of Rhode Island, will consist of workshops in the Roger Williams Park Casino, an exhibit hall, networking opportunities, short talks, and tours of green infrastructure installations in the park. This is an opportunity for municipal staff and officials, water quality professionals, land use planners, civil and environmental engineers, landscape architects, construction contractors and interested citizens to learn about stormwater management and related topics from experts in the field, and from one another.
Find more details here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mailchi.mp/cleanwater/nature-at-work-news-6517876__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy0LGIaHJ$ [mailchi[.]mp] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fmailchi.mp*2Fcleanwater*2Fnature-at-work-news-6517876&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259056183*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=9LVs3MqHykqtGoxNqJIjFTLuqdnN1g2IzwIDLKfjs3E*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJuQRwklGA$>

Investing in a Resilient East Coast: A Virtual Series on Climate Finance for Coastal Watersheds (10/14/2021 – 10/26/2021)
The Southeast New England Program Network, in partnership with the Environmental Finance Center Network, presents “Investing in a Resilient East Coast,” an online conference experience on climate finance and coastal resiliency. The series will feature keynote speakers, peer-to-peer exchange, and beginner, intermediate, and advanced level funding and finance courses. Planned sessions include: Preparing your Resiliency Project for Funding Opportunities; Strategies for Integrating Hazard Mitigation and Water Resources Planning; Creating a Climate Resilient Community; Establishing a Comprehensive Community Resilience Financing and Investment Process; and many more! Registration and agenda details to follow. Learn more: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://snepnetwork.org/events/investing-in-a-resilient-east-coast-a-virtual-series-on-climate-finance-for-coastal-watersheds/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy35cCC5h$ [snepnetwork[.]org] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fsnepnetwork.org*2Fevents*2Finvesting-in-a-resilient-east-coast-a-virtual-series-on-climate-finance-for-coastal-watersheds*2F&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259056183*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=VwY8UeqJCfmR6SR8UNdXnzC8KDIBt7O7vdGoznuxhLQ*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJtON38F4w$>


Announcing EPA's 10th Annual Campus RainWorks Challenge (Entries due 12/10/2021)
EPA is pleased to launch its 10th annual Campus RainWorks Challenge [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhywdpCQsQ$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/campus-rainworks-challenge-0__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJvpPTJbgA$>, a green infrastructure design competition for American colleges and universities that seeks to engage with the next generation of environmental professionals and showcase the environmental, economic, and social benefits of green infrastructure practices. Stormwater pollution is a problem that impacts public health and water quality in communities across the country. The Campus RainWorks Challenge invites today’s students to become part of the solution. Registration is open September 1 – October 1, 2021. The deadline for entries is December 10, 2021, and winners will be announced in Spring 2022. To learn more about Campus RainWorks, please visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/campus-rainworks-challenge-0__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy8EQJpzO$ [epa[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhywdpCQsQ$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/campus-rainworks-challenge-0__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJvpPTJbgA$>

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Press Releases and News Articles



New York Times: The Do-It-Yourself Rain Garden (6/2/2021)

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What’s Up Newp: Survey assesses the impact of flooding in the city’s North End neighborhood (7/8/2021)

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://whatsupnewp.com/2021/07/survey-assesses-the-impact-of-flooding-in-the-citys-north-end-neighborhood/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyxsN4rpd$ [whatsupnewp[.]com] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwhatsupnewp.com*2F2021*2F07*2Fsurvey-assesses-the-impact-of-flooding-in-the-citys-north-end-neighborhood*2F&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259066135*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=pVn5DHlzai*2FTfUsoFqNQ5jexTR0lalz8efr6HZ1qYf0*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJuyhhb9-A$>



EPA Press Release: Boston River Report Cards Show Widespread Improvements in Bacteria Concentrations and Remaining Localized Challenges (7/14/2021)

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/boston-river-report-cards-show-widespread-improvements-bacteria-concentrations-and__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy9qmKmPJ$ [epa[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhywdpCQsQ$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/newsreleases/boston-river-report-cards-show-widespread-improvements-bacteria-concentrations-and__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJuAy5QEsw$>



EcoRI: R.I. Beach Health Responds to Better Stormwater Management (7/19/2021)

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.ecori.org/shifting-sands/2021/7/15/ocean-state-beach-health-responds-to-better-stormwater-management__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyzzSTZNU$ [ecori[.]org] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.ecori.org*2Fshifting-sands*2F2021*2F7*2F15*2Focean-state-beach-health-responds-to-better-stormwater-management&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259076091*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=365wl03oWt71UrI5GNnuhjECvNnX9vkZR7x1WHxNHuY*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJuAZyLILw$>



Press Release: Baker-Polito Administration Awards Over $17 Million in Funding for Dams and Coastal Infrastructure (7/28/2021)

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Deerfield Valley News: Rain can make rivers unclean (8/6/2021)

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Press Release: Baker-Polito Administration Invests $4 Million in Coastal Resilience Projects (8/16/2021)

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Seacoast Online: Strawbery Banke Museum debuts Water Has A Memory exhibit (8/17/2021)

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Seven Days Opinion: Increasing Downpours Impede Efforts to Improve Lake Champlain’s Water Quality (8/18/2021)

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/increasing-downpours-impede-efforts-to-improve-lake-champlains-water-quality/Content?oid=33631671__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy-ADkdLL$ [sevendaysvt[.]com] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.sevendaysvt.com*2Fvermont*2Fincreasing-downpours-impede-efforts-to-improve-lake-champlains-water-quality*2FContent*3Foid*3D33631671&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259096016*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=0yH*2FOUF7CqiblATe*2B*2BhXoxC2fHdhQa*2B9aLxuhUCCK5s*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJtHgYdKIw$>



EPA Press Release: New England Companies to Pay Penalty for Violations of Clean Water Act (8/20/2021)

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/new-england-companies-pay-penalty-violations-clean-water-act__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy2w6ZF8Y$ [epa[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhywdpCQsQ$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/newsreleases/new-england-companies-pay-penalty-violations-clean-water-act__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJtbocrKmQ$>



Press Release: Baker-Polito Administration Awards $21 Million in Climate Change Funding to Cities and Towns (8/31/2021)

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SNEP Network announces technical assistance awards to Southeast New England communities (9/1/2021)

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://snepnetwork.org/2021/09/01/snep-network-announces-technical-assistance-awards-to-southeast-new-england-communities/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy0Iq497s$ [snepnetwork[.]org] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fsnepnetwork.org*2F2021*2F09*2F01*2Fsnep-network-announces-technical-assistance-awards-to-southeast-new-england-communities*2F&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259105963*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=S7l1PsX6LrDLKrWq8hpOnNJKUMJ75UhxiMaFSSSAuFA*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJtXaMOikA$>



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Funding Opportunities



Buzzards Bay Watershed Municipal Mini-grant Program (Proposals due 9/21/2021)

The Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program is seeking proposals for the Buzzards Bay Watershed Municipal Mini-Grant Program, with $110,640 in funding available. Eligible projects must implement recommendations in the Buzzards Bay Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan and can include stormwater remediation project design and construction for discharges affecting marine waters, wetland/open space/habitat acquisition, migratory fish passage restoration, monitoring of innovative and alternative septic systems, and construction of boat pumpout facilities. A 33 percent match of requested funding is required and only municipalities within the Buzzards Bay watershed are eligible. For details and required forms, see the COMMBUYS website [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.commbuys.com*2Fbso*2Fexternal*2FbidDetail.sdo*3FdocId*3DBD-22-1042-CZM-ENV40-65449*26external*3Dtrue*26parentUrl*3Dclose&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259105963*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=uf5vW*2FNkpOTRxIHSsrwF5s0WmdTAZYS1bXtEuPfClII*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSU!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJtW77_1xg$>. Proposals are due by September 21 at 4:00 p.m. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://buzzardsbay.org/our-program/funding/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy6lc0f2d$ [buzzardsbay[.]org] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fbuzzardsbay.org*2Four-program*2Ffunding*2F&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259115909*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=4MCCvsf8z9GAgk9PcPOj0plZVV3unOhgqLR*2BgUMDpCg*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSU!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJu1nnuWzg$>



Vermont AOT: FY2022 Municipal Highway and Stormwater Mitigation Program (Applications due 10/1/2021 at 1pm)

In a commitment to improving the quality of state waters and providing funding to municipalities to assist in their efforts, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is pleased to announce this funding opportunity. Grants funded through this program must have a transportation link. More details: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://vtrans.vermont.gov/highway/Municipal-Highway-and-Stormwater-Mitigation-Program__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy8bHD6-1$ [vtrans[.]vermont[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fvtrans.vermont.gov*2Fhighway*2FMunicipal-Highway-and-Stormwater-Mitigation-Program&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259115909*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=lhPvjkftDL*2FU1S5fweIsAa1pq3np2vslghBvEcrPyjk*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJuKm__6Jw$>



FY2022 EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant (Applications due October 5, 2021)

The EPA Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grant Program allow nonprofits, local governments, and other organizations to recruit, train, and place unemployed and under-employed residents of areas affected by the presence of brownfield sites. Through the JT Program, graduates develop the skills needed to secure full-time, sustainable employment in various aspects of hazardous and solid waste management and within the larger environmental field, including sustainable cleanup and reuse, and chemical safety. These green jobs reduce environmental contamination and build more sustainable futures for communities.

Find out more at: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/fy-2022-brownfields-job-training-jt-grants__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy9mExCWo$ [epa[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhywdpCQsQ$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/brownfields/fy-2022-brownfields-job-training-jt-grants__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJuw33VOdA$>



Other Available Funding: EPA provides grant announcements and other funding resources on the Green Infrastructure Funding [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhywdpCQsQ$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/green-infrastructure-funding-opportunities__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJvt46ZoQw$> page, including the ongoing Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants Program [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhywdpCQsQ$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/cwsrf/sewer-overflow-and-stormwater-reuse-municipal-grants-program__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJsKDPgLSQ$>. The Available Funding for Stormwater Projects in Massachusetts page [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [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*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259125877*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=C*2FR1qRQWMuhIzN6fYL20cVbqZ6PZdMASiv2DJIXmlk4*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJuZlRVfgQ$> 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



New EPA EnviroAtlas Tool - Community Resilience: An Assessment of Assets, Vulnerabilities, and Natural Hazards

As communities make plans for resilience against natural disasters and other impacts of climate change, they can consider protective factors and vulnerabilities that affect how well they can successfully weather short-term challenges. A new mapping tool on Community Resilience is now available as part of EPA’s EnviroAtlas Featured Collections, allowing communities in the US to identify areas where residents may need extra help in times of crisis, where they have limited access to information, and the condition of the natural and built environments they live in:  https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://enviroatlas.epa.gov/enviroatlas/interactivemap/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhywOPSAlN$ [enviroatlas[.]epa[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://enviroatlas.epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyyNkDe7L$ [enviroatlas[.]epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/enviroatlas.epa.gov/enviroatlas/interactivemap/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJspuh9azQ$>.



To access the tool, open the EnviroAtlas Interactive Map and click on the Earth icon with a “+” sign on it on the left side. Scroll down to “Community Resilience” to open and view this collection of map layers which highlight assets, vulnerabilities, and natural hazards with of data available at community-scale geographies and national coverage. This tool can also be used to show where development of green infrastructure could be most beneficial to vulnerable populations in disaster-prone areas. Learn more about some of the factors identified as assets and vulnerabilities in EPA’s Regional Resilience Toolkit: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/regional-resilience-toolkit__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy-fjtNPR$ [epa[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhywdpCQsQ$ [epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/regional-resilience-toolkit__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJthkilPRA$>



The Nature Conservancy Presents: A Guidebook on FEMA Grants to Promote Nature-Based Hazard Mitigation

The Nature Conservancy, in coordination with the engineering firm AECOM, has released Promoting Nature-Based Hazard Mitigation through FEMA Mitigation Grants. This guidebook provides information to help communities access Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to reduce flooding and wildfire risk through more holistic approaches that are based on natural processes, rather than using traditional infrastructure. This guide also includes an overview of FEMA funding opportunities, tips for successful grant applications, and case studies. Read more at: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/tackle-climate-change/climate-change-stories/nature-based-fema-hazard-mitigation-guidebook/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy5Lej_Z3$ [nature[.]org] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.nature.org*2Fen-us*2Fwhat-we-do*2Four-priorities*2Ftackle-climate-change*2Fclimate-change-stories*2Fnature-based-fema-hazard-mitigation-guidebook*2F&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259125877*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=5Y4p27tIF7rnr6DpqlwO*2Fiqo*2BjRlPqN80rrlUaqyV4A*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJuByaVB-w$>



Enhanced Aquifer Recharge of Stormwater in the United States: State of the Science Review

EPA is announcing the availability of this final report prepared by the Safe and Sustainable Water Resources (SSWR) Research Program, located within the Office of Research and Development, with support from Eastern Research Group (ERG). This report is a summary and synthesis of scientific and technical literature on enhanced aquifer recharge (EAR) using stormwater. It is based on a search and screening of published literature conducted during summer and fall of 2020. The goal is to summarize the current state-of-the-science of information leading to best practices for EAR using stormwater. Topics addressed include factors affecting recharge volumes, risks (particularly of water quality degradation), what current science suggests about best practices, and knowledge gaps that, if filled, will help inform recommendations for safe, effective EAR using stormwater. The report is technical and does not address policy or regulatory issues. To view the report, please visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/risk/recordisplay.cfm?deid=352238__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy7tdosPq$ [cfpub[.]epa[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://cfpub.epa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy_CgcxLZ$ [cfpub[.]epa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/risk/recordisplay.cfm?deid=352238__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJv4Uwh3yg$>.



A Design Guide for Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Best Management Practices (BMPs)

The Delta Institute [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fdelta-institute.org*2F&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259135833*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=vDoTdZyy2pvNVOvLFJXnY*2B8ygfvLl*2Bgi6HWTqlt2Hik*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJtCO-P8cA$> and Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT) [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http*3A*2F*2Fwww.ectinc.com*2F&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259135833*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=dAKWLJa*2FtY6IlZHbSoPHM0owohfRIS7xCqAhZWuXVFI*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJsEZ9FlKg$> recently published a toolkit for public/private sector and non-profit managers, planners, and decision makers, that contains guidance for the following four classes of BMPs:

  *   Bio-retention practices such as bioswales, rain gardens, and stormwater planters
  *   Naturalized detention practices such as wet/dry bottom detention ponds etc
  *   Bio-filtration practices such as spreaders, filter strips, and vegetated swales
  *   Other urban practices such as box tree filters, green roofs, and permeable pavements

This work was carried out under the umbrella of Resilient Infrastructure Sustainable Communities (RISC) [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http*3A*2F*2Fwww.risc.solutions*2F&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259145786*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=S2nS8*2FwOhqkpgqOEazWvHdC*2BeFm5sz1PILGMdcsFfqA*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJt-UoVQtg$>, a Great Lakes Protection Fund funded cluster of regional and global nonprofit and for-profit professionals, focused on water related climate resiliency initiatives, including scaling up of GSI across the Great Lakes region. The toolkit can be downloaded from: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.risc.solutions/toolkits-and-reports/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhy67S2CWh$ [risc[.]solutions] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.risc.solutions*2Ftoolkits-and-reports*2F&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259145786*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=ojeqliZ1WX9VP4rJD7QHQmeTSnBcuC6G4JJFU9EbQfk*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJu0DvutRw$>.



MAPC Climate Resilient Land Use Strategies website
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) has launched the Climate Resilient Land Use Strategies website [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!e1sQ-8FZBnOLFpBiRFFHw-OVHcUKcY_R3JlUdYeiuIL2VtodwAX7UKIbN9q6pvKhyz7B3vG9$ [gcc02[.]safelinks[.]protection[.]outlook[.]com]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.mapc.org*2Fresource-library*2Fclimate-resilient-land-use-strategies*2F&data=04*7C01*7Csimons.elise*40epa.gov*7Cdc589670491a4611e3a908d976cd80b0*7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7*7C0*7C0*7C637671447259145786*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=D3j*2BlQUKEuH0kxkmpKjMWR*2BUpzHLWGTmmAsrtqyC8h8*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KKphUJtCzQ!aKyiyMObAeBbLqVr-jVSgMZo36OVug8lYFz9r4ZWld_Sgl9a9sP3n88kyXUCiJuWrX2pQA$>, which provides tools for communities to combat the growing impact of rain, sea level rise, heat, drought, and overall climate risk. The new website features regulatory language and policy examples from Boston area municipalities and beyond, including floodplain overlay districts, other zoning districts, wetlands regulations, tree protection and water conservation regulations, and design standards and guidelines. This website, which also includes resilience checklists and trainings/videos, will be updated with new information as needed.



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