Introduction to Section 319 of the Clean Water Act (CWA): Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Program - Part 1

Take Note: Information presented below is specific to tribal participants and may not apply to all attendees.

Level of Training: 100    Explanation of training levels
Course Description: There will be four sessions of the Introduction to CWA section 319 webinar. Each session will focus on a unique set of concepts:

• Session 1: July 22, 2009: Discussion of NPS pollution, common best management practices, and using section 106 or other funding (other than 319) to help implement a NPS Program.
• Session 2: August 12, 2009: Discussion of 319 eligibility requirements and developing or revising NPS assessment and management plans.
• Session 3: TBD: Discussion of base and competitive funding processes and developing a good work plan.
• Session 4: TBD: Discussion of outreach and education tools to gain support for watershed assessments, watershed plans, and implementing management practices to address polluted runoff.

URL: http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/tribal/index.html

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