MakingWaves - Special Water Week Edition

Water Week 2019: Restoring and Protecting NY’s Waters with State Funding

Although Water Week 2019 is coming to a close, celebrate water every day, and be a steward of New York’s waters all year long!

Today’s Topic: Stewardship of NY’s Waters

Did you know?

• New York State has more than 87,000 miles of rivers and streams, nearly 7,900 lakes and ponds, nearly 600 miles of Great Lakes coastline, over 1,530 square miles of estuaries, 120 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline, as well as underground aquifers to protect and conserve.
• Billions of dollars have been spent over the past 30 years on water quality improvement projects. This has led to significant water quality achievements, but more work remains to be done. We encourage communities to review the grants available through the 2019 Consolidated Funding Application to help restore or protect local waters.
• There are many ways individuals can make a difference, no funding needed. Visit the links below for ideas to keep New York’s waters clean.

Test Your Water Knowledge

What are the three grant programs that the Division of Water offers through the 2019 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA)?

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• Become a water steward
• Keep water clean
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Answer: Through the CFA, the Division of Water offers Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) grants, the Non-agricultural Nonpoint Source Planning Grant, and in conjunction with the Environmental Facilities Corporation, the Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant.