Waterway Improvement Fund

Waterway Improvement Fund

Program Name: Waterway Improvement Fund

Resource Type: State

State: Maryland, Mid-Atlantic

Agency: Program Source: Grant

Description: The Waterway Improvement Fund was created in 1966 by Natural Resources Article 8-701 to support the development, use, and enjoyment of all waters of the State of Maryland for the benefit of the general boating public. Revenues for this Fund are obtained primarily from the one-time 5% excise tax that is paid to the State of Maryland when a boat is purchased and titled in the State.

Website: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/boating/grants.asp