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The Chesapeake Nutrient Neutral Fund

Agreement Number
08-036-07
Awardee Name
Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc., via NFWF
Grant Type
Classic
Project Title
The Chesapeake Nutrient Neutral Fund
Awardee State/Territory
Maryland
Involved States/territories
Maryland
Award Year
2008
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$500,000.00
Resource Concern (Broad)
Water
Project Background
Establish a self-sustaining nutrient offset market that will leverage private dollars and catalyze support for regional water quality markets. Project will develop watershed-wide nutrient credit standards and create a web-based credit registry.