FUNDS FOR WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requests proposals and applications for projects to implement “on-the ground” water quality improvement projects in the Houston/Galveston area under a federal/state partnership grant. Applicants should propose projects that have a high probability of achieving quantifiable improvements in water quality conditions. Applications are due October 23. The TCEQ will hold a workshop for applicants at the Houston-Galveston Area Council offices on September 6 from 10 am. To 1 pm. The TCEQ expects to award between $4 to $5 million for two to ten grant contracts that will be funded in federal fiscal years 2008 and 2009. Projects must be implemented in one or more of the following counties: Harris, Galveston, Chambers, Brazoria, Liberty, Fort Bend, and Montgomery. For more details, go online. Search the bid/procurement opportunities by agency name (TCEQ) and/or Requisition Number 582-7-80172. The title of the requ est is “The Houston/Galveston Area Water Quality Improvement Partnership Grants.” Direct questions to Joe McGill at jmcgill@tceq.state.tx.us or (512) 239-1813.