Posted on July 6, 2020
Projects Funded Statewide for Improved Boating Access, Navigation, and Safety
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is providing $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants in Fiscal Year 2021 to enhance and improve public boating access facilities, water safety, and navigation throughout the state.
This funding will go toward 43 projects in 17 counties, along with grants for statewide projects and emergency needs. Funded projects include renovations to public boating access infrastructure such as boat ramps, piers, pilings, bulkheads; dredging of navigable waterways; icebreaking and emergency water rescue vessels and equipment for emergency and first responders.
“We remain committed to expanding recreational boating opportunities for our citizens and visitors,” Maryland Natural Resources Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio said. “These important projects provide improved access and safe navigation of Maryland’s world-class waterways.”
The Waterway Improvement Fund was created in 1966 to support the development, enjoyment, and use of Maryland’s waters for the benefit of the general boating and cruising public. It is primarily derived from a five-percent vessel excise tax on boat purchases and titling.
Projects to be funded in Fiscal Year 2021:
Anne Arundel County
Cape St. Claire Community, AnnapolisBeach nourishment project$250,000
Annapolis Fire DepartmentFire rescue vessel line deployment equipment$3,200
Citywide Street End Access, AnnapolisFloating dock installation$191,000
Ellen O. Moyer Park, Back Creek, AnnapolisNew dock $89,460
Riviera Beach Volunteer Fire Department, PasadenaFire rescue vessel pump replacement$13,037
Baltimore City
Living Classrooms FoundationMarina improvements$250,000
Baltimore County
Community Volunteer Fire Department of Bowleys Quarters, Middle RiverNew fire/rescue boat $50,000
Calvert County
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons Replacement of boat basin pier and bulkhead $200,000
Solomon’s Island Boating Facility, Solomons Repaving and striping of boating facility parking lot$250,000
Solomons Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue SquadInflatable rescue vessel and equipment$3,500
Caroline County
Choptank Marina, PrestonMaintenance dredge$400,000
Martinak State Park, DentonBulkhead and dock replacement at boat ramp$2 million
Cecil County
Dredge Material Placement Site, CharlestownUpgrades and repairs to dredge material placement site$200,000
Water Witch Volunteer Fire Company, Port DepositReplacement of fire boat motor and equipment$26,000
Charles County
Sweden Point Marina, Smallwood State ParkRepair and replace utility pedestals at marina$100,000
Dorchester County
Cambridge Municipal MarinaMarina repairs and improvements$250,000
Countywide Boat RampsEngineering for improvements at countywide landings and boat ramps$250,000
Hoopersville boat ramp, Fishing CreekBoat ramp replacement$250,000
Town of Secretary Boat RampFloating dock and pier redecking at boat ramp$80,000
Frederick County
Riverside Center Park, FrederickBoat ramp upgrade$250,000
Harford County
Mariner Point Park, JoppaRemediation and construction of the Mariner Point dredge material placement site$1.2 million
Kent County
Cliff City Boat Ramp, ChestertownBulkhead and rip rap$178,000
Turners Creek Boat Ramp, KennedyvilleReplace boat ramp$246,200
Queen Anne’s County
Town of Centreville WharfSlip improvements at wharf$87,000
Kent Narrows Landing, ChesterParking lot improvements $100,000
Town of Queenstown DockBulkhead and decking at Town Dock boating facility$250,000
Somerset
Crisfield County DockReplace mooring piles and deck boards $75,000
Rumbley County Dock, Rumbley-FrenchtownReplace dock and retaining walls along boat ramp$150,000
Somers Cove Marina, CrisfieldReplacement of priority marina structures$2 million
St. Peters Creek Marina, Princess AnneReplace bulkhead and finger piers$100,000
St. Mary’s County
Point Lookout State ParkRedecking of piers at Nature Center and camp loop$100,000
St. Inigoes LandingBoat ramp finger piers and wing wall improvements$250,000
Town of Leonardtown WharfPhase II of transient boat dock and slips at wharf$175,000
Talbot County
Bellevue LandingReplace decking and handrails$40,000
Fairbanks Landing, TilghmanReplace decking$60,000
Oxford Volunteer Fire DepartmentFire rescue boat$50,000
Washington County
Four Locks Boat Ramp, Clear SpringImprovements to boat ramp$250,000
Town of Hancock Boat RampImprovements to boat ramp$250,000
Wicomico County
Cedar Hill Marina, BivalveReplace portion of bulkhead and utilities$200,000
Worcester County
Public Landing, Snow HillInstall finger piers for boat slips$250,000
Statewide
Funds toward replacement of J. Millard Tawes motor vessel$2 million
Emergency dredging and navigation needs$182,603
State match for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service boating programs$200,000
Source: maryland.gov
