2oo9- Tftbal Tuning
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Introduction to the Clean Water Act (CWA)
July 16, 2009, 1:00pm-3:00pm Eastern
Objective: Provide an introduction to key sections of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and focus on how
Tribes can use those programs to protect human health and water resources on Reservation lands.
Information presented will help Tribes build an effective tribal water quality program.
Introduction to Section 106 of the Clean Water Act (CWA):
Grants for Pollution Control Programs
Summer, 2009*
Objective: Provide introductory information on the Section 106 program, with particular emphasis on
what is needed to establish a water quality program. This session is intended for those with less than
18 months of experience with the Section 106 program and those who wish to refresh their basic
knowledge of the program.
Introduction to Section 319 of the Clean Water Act (CWA):
Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Programs
• Session 1: July 22, 2009, 1:00-2:30 Eastern
Objective: Discuss NPS pollution, common best management practices, and using section 106 or
other funding (other than 319) to help implement an NPS Program.
• Session 2: August 12, 2009, 1:00-2:30 Eastern
Objective: Discuss 319 eligibility requirements and developing or revising NPS assessment and
management plans.
• Session 3: September 9, 2009, 1:00-2:30 Eastern
Objective: Discuss base and competitive funding processes and developing a good work plan.
• Session 4: Early spring 2010, 1:00-2:30 Eastern*
Objective: Discuss outreach and education tools to gain support for watershed assessments,
watershed plans, and implementing management practices to address polluted runoff.
* Note: final date to be determined. Checkwww.epa.gov/water/tribaltraining/CWAwebcasts.html for updates.
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