Vermont Department of Economic Development #58668

Funding Opportunity for Clean Water Projects in Northern Lake Champlain Basin

This opportunity seeks applications for funding clean water projects in Vermont's Northern Lake Champlain Direct Drainages Basin (Basin 5): - Government Buyer: - Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC), acting as Clean Water Service Provider for Basin 5 - Eligible Projects and Services: - Restoration and protection of floodplains, river corridors, and wetlands - Implementation of forestland and forest road best management practices (BMPs) - Riparian and lakeshore corridor protection - Conservation easements - Stormwater treatment projects - Forestry projects that exceed state standards - Natural resource restoration on farms - Requirements: - Projects must comply with Act 76 and Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation policies - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or product quantities are specified - Open to a wide range of environmental and engineering services focused on water quality improvement - Notable Aspects: - Emphasis on environmental restoration and conservation - Flexible project types, including both land and water resource improvements - No product procurement; focus is on services and project implementation

Description

The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) is accepting applications for funding projects that improve water quality in the Northern Lake Champlain Direct Drainages Basin (Basin 5). Eligible projects include restoration and protection of floodplains, river corridors, wetlands, forestland BMPs, riparian and lakeshore corridor protection, conservation easements, stormwater treatment, forestry projects, and natural resource restoration on farms. Projects must align with Act 76 and Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation policies. Application materials will be posted by May 31, 2025.

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