New Rochelle to Expand Stormwater System Mapping With $44K State Grant

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (October 15, 2023) — The City of New Rochelle will update and expand its GIS-based maps of the municipal stormwater system with a $44,000 grant. This project aims to identify illicit stormwater discharges and reduce stormwater pollution in Long Island Sound.

The funding is part of more than $30.4 million in state grants awarded by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 3 to support 31 projects aimed at improving water quality in the Hudson Valley. These projects aim to protect drinking water, update aging infrastructure, and enhance habitat.

“Governor Hochul’s $30.4 million investment will directly help communities across the Hudson Valley upgrade essential infrastructure, safeguard drinking water, and enhance resiliency against flooding,” DEC Region 3 Director Kelly Turturro said.

Overall, more than $29.1 million will support 15 projects through the DEC’s Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) grant program, while more than $1.3 million will support 16 projects through the Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Planning Grant (NPG) program.

This article was prepared with the assistance of AI tools under the direction and editing of Robert Cox.

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