Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund Provides $20 Million in Capital Grants for Public Boating Access, Navigable Waterways and Safety

By Joe Ciccanti | July 23, 2025

  The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will distribute $20 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants for Fiscal Year 2026, starting July 1st. The funding will support public boating access, waterway dredging, emergency response equipment, and other infrastructure projects. Funded by boat excise taxes and a portion of the state gas tax, the program has…

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