Financing Feasibility Study for Stormwater Management in Ocean City, Maryland

In November 2009, city engineers with the Town of Ocean City, Maryland met with representatives from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center (EFC) to discuss their concerns about managing stormwater runoff in their town. Concerns included: an aging stormwater conveyance system, flooding impacts, water pollution concerns and inadequate system maintenance. These problems were compounded by funding limitations. This feasibility study provides a series of recommendations to the Town of Ocean City for stormwater expenses and potential funding streams.