Nonpoint Sources (NPS) of Pollutants
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Regional Water Links
Nonpoint Source Grants Program: Managing Diffuse Pollution Sources
The Nonpoint Source Program (NPS) is congressionally authorized and funded by Section 319 of the Clean Water Act. States and Tribes are responsible for implementing programs to meet the goals and objectives set forth in their approved Non-point Source Management Programs. Regional staff in the Watersheds and Wetlands Branch are responsible for reviewing, evaluating, commenting and making approval/disapproval recommendations on State/Tribal Nonpoint Source Management Programs, Assessment Reports, 319 grant project work plans, and 319 grant products, including final project work plans and semi-annual/annual reports.
Region 5 Highlights
The Targeted Watersheds Grant (TWG) program is a national competitive
grant program that provides funding to community-driven, environmental
results oriented watershed projects. To date, more than $37 million
has been awarded to 62 watershed organizations. Region 5 plays
a prominent role having the most TWG awards (9 of the 62 watersheds)
across the nation.
Targeted Watershed Grants
2006 Nonpoint Source Program Success Stories and Highlights For:
- 2007 Region 5 Nonpoint Source Highlights (PDF) ( 9 pages, 245K, About PDF)
- 2006 Region 5 Nonpoint Source Highlights
Agriculture - Related Information for Region 5
Region 5 works with our agricultural partners to leverage support for impaired waters restoration
Nonpoint Source Program Websites for States in Region 5
The following links are to non-EPA web sites that offer additional information on activities, in the form of fact sheets, annual reports, and success highlights for each state in Region 5. You will leave the EPA.gov domain. Therefore, please be aware that the privacy protection provided on the EPA.gov domain (see Privacy and Security Notice) may not be available at the external link.