The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will provide $21.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund allocations to counties and projects throughout Maryland in Fiscal Year 2025, which began July 1. 

The funds will support new and improved public boating access facilities, dredging of navigable public waterways; emergency vessels and equipment for local first responders; and other important infrastructure and initiatives.

“Our waterways are a major component of Maryland’s economic success and cultural identity, and keeping them accessible, safe, and navigable are key priorities,” said Maryland Secretary of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz. “The Waterway Improvement Fund, funded by Maryland’s boating public and distributed in close partnership with our waterfront communities, has been a critical component in supporting these activities for decades.”

Applications are reviewed, and projects are selected based on local government and state priorities, which are evaluated to determine the benefit to the general boating public. 16 counties received awards. To find out more information and see the county projects funded in FY25 see the full article