Agreement Number
07-140
Awardee Name
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Grant Type
Classic
Project Title
Program Delivery and BMP Alternatives Targeted to Maryland Equine Industry
Awardee State/Territory
Maryland
Involved States/territories
Maryland
Award Year
2007
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$604,794.00
Resource Concern (Broad)
Water
Project Background
The purpose of this award is for the grantee to demonstrate an effective strategy for overcoming barriers for the adoption of Best Management Practices on Equine operations to reduce excess nutrient loads.This project will target accelerated agricultural BMP implementation to horse operations addressing the Maryland Tributary Strategy plans and TMDL watersheds of the Piedmont, Appalachian Highlands, and Coastal Plain areas of the western shore of Maryland. The project will demonstrate an effective strategy for overcoming the barrier to adoption of the best management practices on equine operations to reduce excess nutrient loads.
Awardee Technical Contact Name
John Rhoderick