Anacostia, Patapsco restoration projects receive funding
Four organizations will receive more than $230,000 to restore portions of the urban waterways.
Four organizations will receive more than $230,000 to restore portions of the urban waterways.
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Hi Joe,
Here is a blurb about the Patapsco project, found on the EPA's Urban Waters Small Grants webpage:
The University of Baltimore will use DNA-based microbial source tracking to estimate the relative contribution of human and dog fecal bacteria to outfalls from the Mill Corridor, which is a stretch of the lower Jones Falls stream that runs through two historically blue collar neighborhoods. The data from the effort will be provided to the City of Baltimore and the community for prioritizing infrastructure repairs to reduce pet waste. The project team will train community volunteers to monitor water pollution, and educate middle and high school students about their local stream ecosystems. A long-term outcome of the project is expected to be lower bacteria loads in the lower Jones Falls stream and the Inner Harbor.
Award Amount: $59,827
Which neighborhoods in Baltimore are involved and who is the contact/coordinator for the Patapsco portion of this project?
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