Links and Resources
Funding Matrices
Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay Program
http://www.chesapeakebay.net/
Maryland Sea Grant
http://www.mdsg.umd.edu
State Revolving Fund
http://www.cifanet.org
Access the SRF Training Manual on-line
Wastershed Financing
Catalog of Federal Funding Sources for Watershed Protection
http://cfpub.epa.gov/fedfund
A searchable funding database provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Search by type of assistance, eligibility of organization, or keyword.
Guidebook of Financial Tools
http://www.epa.gov/efinpage/guidbkpdf.htm
A basic financial reference document intended for public and private officials with environmental responsibilities. Provided by EPA’s Environmental Financing Information Network (EFIN).
DNR Grants and Loans Center
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/grantsandloans/index.html
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers a list of grants and loans available through DNR, as well as through other organizations and agencies.
Foundations Providing Grants for Environmental Purposes
http://www.NCSEonline.org/NLE/Links/LinksDetail.cfm?custom21=NLE%20Yellow%20Pages&custom22=Foundations
An online directory provided by the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE).
Red Lodge Clearinghouse
http://www.redlodgeclearinghouse.org/resources/search.asp
A searchable database of funding sources. Search by type of funding, state (emphasis on western states), or interest.
Southeast Environmental Funding Database
http://152.2.182.204/index.asp
An interactive query system provided by the University of North Carolina, which allows users to search for funding sources that meet particular criteria. There is an emphasis on southeastern states.
Directory of Watershed Resources
http://efc.boisestate.edu/watershed/
A searchable database of funding sources provided by the Boise State University Environmental Finance Center. There is an emphasis on western states.
"Saving a National Treasure: Financing the Cleanup of the Chesapeake Bay"
A report to the Chesapeake Executive Council from the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Blue Ribbon Finance Panel.
Water Quality
Surf Your Watershed
http://cfpub.epa.gov/surf/locate/index.cfm
Featuring ability to locate your watershed and index of watershed indicators.
Technical Tools for Watershed Management
http://www.epa.gov/docs/owow/watershed/tools/index.html
Know Your Watershed
http://www2.ctic.purdue.edu/kyw/
The conservation technology information center is especially useful for agricultural areas.
North Carolina State University Water Quality Group
http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/bae/programs/extension/wqg
Maintains an annotated bibliography on nonpoint-source water quality publications.
Stream Corridor Restoration Guide
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/stream_restoration/
Community Systems
National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities
http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/netcsc/
Assists small communities by providing training and training-related information and referral services in the areas of wastewater, drinking water, and solid waste.
Land Use
Green Building and Sustainable Communities
Smart Communities Network
http://www.smartcommunities.ncat.org/
A project of the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Center for Appropriate Technology. Excellent source of links and publications related sustainable building and development.
Maryland Environmental Design Program
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/smartgrowth/greenbuilding/
A Maryland Department of Natural Resources program, the mission of which is to facilitate change in the way development occurs throughout the State by increasing the awareness and use of environmentally responsible building practices, materials, and site design that provide comfortable, affordable, and healthier buildings.
EPA Region 3 Green Communities
http://www.epa.gov/region03/greenkit/
A step-by-step guide for planning and implementing sustainable actions.
