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County administrator: $2.6 million award will fund Little Wicomico dredging as county seeks additional federal support
Summary
The County Administrator told supervisors the Little Wicomico dredging project received $2,600,000 in emergency grant funding; staff said they are also seeking additional federal study and budget support and are negotiating easement language with property owners.
County Administrator: The Little Wicomico dredging project has won a $2,600,000 emergency grant award, the County Administrator told the board during the March meeting. He said the grant was approved through BMRC and that the county is pursuing additional funding channels to make the dredging work sustainable.
Why it matters: The dredging is intended to keep navigation channels open and to reduce future maintenance costs. County staff described broad…
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