Earmark - Baltimore Urban Watershed

Agency:		Department of Agriculture
Bureau:		Forest Service
Account:		Forest and rangeland research (12-1104)
Certifying Official:		Supervisory Budget Analyst
Contact Information:		http://WWW.USDA.GOV 202-720-4623

Baltimore Urban Watershed

1 recipient will receive $197,000. This is a continuing earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: NA

Description: This project addresses a 'Big Science' Theme ('Urban Natural Resources Stewardship') and one of the Chief's Four Threats ' 'Loss of Open Space'. These funds help improve the livability in urban areas in conjunction with the Baltimore Ecosystem Study, with a focus on modeling the impacts and linkages of environmental and human health. FY 2007 is the 4th year of the initial five-year study. The funds provide support for one scientist and approximately $70,000 for grants to compile and analyze urban watershed information ' water quality, urban canopy cover, heat island impacts, and a wide-range of social needs.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Citizens of Baltimore	$197		Other (Multiple Communities)	Baltimore, MD

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: H. Rept. 108-792

Location: Pp. 1066-1067

Method: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

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Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007