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County warns stormwater program is underfunded; classified-dam assessments and costly retrofits looming

Prince George's County Council - Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment (TIEE) Committee · January 22, 2026
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Summary

The Department of the Environment told the TIEE committee the stormwater fund is in structural deficit, the county may need large additional revenues to meet permit obligations, and rising numbers of classified dams and aging infrastructure could trigger expensive rehabilitation.

Department of the Environment (DOE) officials told the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment committee that Prince George's County faces rising stormwater maintenance costs, regulatory obligations and aging infrastructure that together create a funding gap the county must address.

Jeff (DOE) summarized capital and program obligations tied to the county's stormwater portfolio and said project alignment in the stormwater CIP approaches $164,000,000. He noted permit requirements for impervious area restoration and reported the county was on track to meet permit‑cycle targets for the current cycle as presented.

Joanna Smith, who oversees stormwater inspections, said the county manages…

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