This project provides design and construction of water quality improvements, best management practices and environmental enhancements throughout the park system. This work may include stormwater retrofits, outfall restorations, riparian enhancements, stream restorations, native plantings, non-native invasive plant removals, impervious removals, etc. Improvements may include, but are not limited to, drainage improvements, grading, site work, plantings, signage, infrastructure improvements, etc. and are often combined with other projects. M-NCPPC owns over 60 farm ponds, lakes, constructed wetlands, irrigation ponds, recreational ponds, nature ponds, and dams that do not qualify for funding through the County's Water Quality Protection Charge. Also included is structural maintenance of those aforementioned assets as well as work to breach/removal undesirable assets. Best management practices for pollution prevention at M-NCPPC's 12 maintenance yards is included in this work and does not qualify for funding through the County's Water Quality Protection Charge.

The NPDES General Discharge Permit for Stormwater Associated with Industrial Facilities, Permit No. 02 SW issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), requires implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) at each maintenance yard. The MDE Dam Safety Program requires regular aesthetic maintenance, tri-annual inspection, and periodic rehabilitation of all pond facilities to maintain their function and structural integrity. NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit.

Prior year partial capitalization of expenditures through FY16 totaled $6,029,000. In FY16 received an additional $600k from SHA for ICC Mitigation. State Bond Bill of $50k received in 2015 for West Fairland Local Park. FY14 transferred in FY14, $40k GO bonds from Ballfield Improvements, #008720. In FY13, transferred in $200k GO Bonds from Lake Needwood Modifications #098708. In FY18, County Council approved a FY18 Special Appropriation totaling $100,000 in Current Revenue. Water Quality Current Revenue replaces G.O. Bonds in FY19. Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Water Quality Revolving Loan Funds (Long Term Financing) backed by WQPC replace G.O. Bonds in FY20 and beyond. FY18 reduction of $55,000 in Current Revenue reflecting the FY18 Savings Plan. Reduction, $50k in FY22 and FY21 Current Revenue: General for fiscal capacity.

Expenditures will continue indefinitely. M-NCPPC asserts that this project conforms to the requirement of relevant local plans, as required by the Maryland Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Act.

Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (MCDPS), Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (MCDEP), Maryland Department of the Environment, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), Montgomery County Department of Transportation, State Highway Administration (SHA)