Gov. Hogan announces $13.5 million in Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund Awards

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants for Fiscal Year 2022 to enhance and improve public boating access, facilities, and navigation throughout the state.

We’re told the funding will go toward 60 projects in 19 counties, including grants for statewide projects and emergency water rescue needs. Projects include new public boating access, amenities, and facilities, dredging of navigable waterways, emergency vessels, and equipment for local first responders, as well as other important infrastructure and initiatives.

Projects to be funded on the Eastern Shore include the following:

Caroline County

• Choptank Marina, Preston
  Auxiliary Parking Lot Expansion and Permanent Surfacing
  $150,000
• Choptank Marina, Preston
  Engineering for Redesign of Fuel Tank and Seawall
  $55,000
• Tuckahoe State Park
  Boat Ramp Replacement
  $150,000

Dorchester County

• City of Cambridge Municipal Marina
  Marina Improvements
  $250,000
• Crocheron Wharf
  Repairs and Improvements
  $250,000
• Smithville Boat Ramp
  Ramp Repairs and Improvements
  $250,000

Somerset County

• City of Crisfield
  Crisfield Depot Piers and Walkways
  $90,000
• Dames Quarter
  Boat Ramp Bulkhead and Pier Improvements
  $150,000
• Janes Island State Park
  Boat Ramp and Transient Slip Repairs
  $100,000
• Smith Island
  Tylerton County Dock and Harbor Improvements
  $75,000
• Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield
  Bulkhead Replacement and Marina Site Improvements
  $2 million
• Somers Cove Marina
  General Maintenance
  $100,000
• St. Peters Creek Marina
  Bulkhead and Finger Pier Replacement
  $50,000

Wicomico County

• Cedar Hill Marina
  Bulkhead Restoration
  $250,000

Worcester County

• Town of Ocean City Fire Department
  Fire and Rescue Vessel Engine Replacement
  $50,000
• Town of Ocean City
  Channel #10 Maintenance Dredging
  $248,500
• Natural Resources Police Area 1 Marine Facility, Ocean City
  Maintenance Dredging
  $50,000
• Pocomoke River State Park
  Milburn Landing Boat Ramp Repairs
  $100,000
• South Point Public Boat Ramp, West Ocean City
  Bulkhead Replacement and Improvements
  $250,000