Capital Improvement Program

(301) 883-5851

The Environmental Services Division (ESD) is involved in a number of programs associated with land development and revitalization. Working closely with the Department of Environmental Resources’ Permits and Review Division, ESD ensures that development projects will meet environmental concerns and the required codes, while at the same time making sure that the process is applied fairly and practically.

ESD is involved in many construction projects that include small corrective drainage projects and large community revitalization initiatives.

Bond Default Program – The Bond Default Fund will provide a source of funds on defaulted permit bonds held by the Department of Environmental Resources to complete private activity projects, such as stormwater management facilities and sediment/erosion control measures. This fund will be used in cases of permit bond default and where private activities must be completed to eliminate public health and safety hazards.

County Restoration Program – This project will involve the design of environmental enhancement and flood control facilities within the Anacostia River and Patuxent River Watersheds of Prince George’s County. Projects will include levee improvements, water quality measures, wetland creation, reforestation and fish blockage removal in the Anacostia, Western Branch, Patuxent, and Northwestern Branch Watersheds. Projects are performed in participation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Developer Participation Program – This project will provide the County’s contribution to developer participation projects that may be identified under the Stormwater Permit Review Process.

Emergency Response Program – This project will facilitate the design and construction of unanticipated projects which require immediate implementation due to emergency conditions affecting the public safety or welfare. It will also provide a funding source for unanticipated State/Federal grant funds which require a local match.

Endangered Structure Acquisition Program – The project provides for the acquisition of residential properties within the 100-year floodplain, and floodprone and/or at-risk properties due to unforeseen natural conditions/disaster (i.e., slope failure, stream erosion, etc.) Subsequent to acquisition, environmental restoration and economic revitalization measures can be implemented.

Environmental Protection Program – This project represents a comprehensive effort to plan, design and build new or retrofit existing stormwater management facilities and rehabilitate streams and wetlands to improve livable communities and correct serious water quality problems such as erosion, point and non-point source pollutant discharge and thermal pollution.

Environmental Revitalization Program – This project entails the use of new and creative technologies to monitor, model, restore and protect the environment in highly urbanized settings. Projects will include the implementation of Low Impact Development (LID) technology to retrofit urban hydrology to pre-development condition and promote livable communities in the County’s watersheds. Projects include bioretention facilities, stormwater retrofits, green roofs and stream restoration projects.

Flood Protection and Drainage Improvement Program – This project consists of the acquisition of floodprone homes within the 100-year floodplain, flood protection and drainage relief projects whose estimated cost is less than $500,000. Eligible projects will correct home flooding, alleviate road flooding, and correct residential yard drainage deficiencies. Also included are municipal participation projects, stormdrain acceptance projects and flood warning systems. All projects promote the Livable Communities Initiatives. When possible, water quality enhancements will be incorporated into the projects. Rights-of-way from property owners directly benefiting from project improvements must be obtained at no cost to the County.

Oxon Run Flood Control Structures – This program involves constructing floodwalls, channels and ditches, replacing and modifying road culverts, flood proofing of residential structures, and environmental restoration projects within the urbanized Oxon Run Watershed.

Municipal Storm Drain Participation Program (MPP) – This program is available to all municipalities within Prince George’s County except the City of Bowie.  It provides reimbursement for the planning, design, and construction related costs for a proposed improvement to an existing inadequate storm drain system.  The proposed improvement must be a component of a municipal road improvement project.  Once a municipality identifies an area that would qualify for inclusion as a MPP, an official request is sent to the Director of the Department of Environmental Resources for consideration.  Municipalities interested in getting more information on the Municipal Participation Program should call (301) 883-5906.