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28000101 - Watershed Management Program
Data Current as of:  10/17/2014





Account Description FY2014
Spending
FY2015
GAA
2800-0101 Watershed Management Program
For the watershed management program to operate and maintain reservoirs, watershed lands and related infrastructure of the department of conservation and recreation and the office of water resources in the department; provided, that the amount of the payment shall be charged to the General Fund and shall not be included in the amount of the annual determination of fiscal year charges to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority assessed to the authority under the General Laws; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for the construction of drop inlet structures to reduce flooding in the Assonet neighborhood in the town of Freetown; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for projects and upgrades made through the Blackstone River Watershed Association; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for a one-time grant to the city of Dedham; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for improvement projects and programs in the town of Milford; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Mendon Public Library energy efficiency upgrades; provided further, that the department shall continue to make payments pursuant to chapter 616 of the acts of 1957; and provided further, that the department shall continue to make payments pursuant to chapter 307 of the acts of 1987 for the use of certain land

1,010,223 1,310,149

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