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Grant Money to Improve Waters

Wed, 06/12/2024 - 17:03

The deadline is Aug. 9 at 4 p.m. for community members, organizations, businesses, and other entities in East Hampton Town to apply for water-quality grant money.

The town has a total of $1.5 million available, sourced from the Community Preservation Fund transfer tax, for projects that treat wastewater, abate pollutants, and restore aquatic habitats in local ponds, lakes, harbors, and wetlands.

"Improving water quality is crucial for the health of our residents and the sustainability of our environment," Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez said in announcing the grants on Friday. "This grant funding allows us to support vital projects that will protect and restore our natural resources, ensuring they remain clean and vibrant for future generations."

The full "request for applications" can be found on the town's website under the Natural Resources Department page. Once the proposals come in, the Water Quality Technical Advisory Committee will evaluate them and make recommendations to the town board for approval.

Questions can be directed to the Natural Resources Department by email to [email protected] or by phone at 631-324-0496. C.S.

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