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Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Grants fund planning and on-the-ground practices that control, reduce or manage nonpoint source pollution as described in the .
Many healthy watershed practices that reduce flooding also reduce NPS pollution - green infrastructure, increased green space and floodplain restoration, etc.
The goal of the 319 grant is to provide citizens with knowledge and ability to improve their common land-use practices and to protect water quality. Applicants must have an accepted Nine Element Watershed Management Plan or approved alternative.
EPA intends to add suggestions in the new Guidance for 319 State Management Plans for how to integrate with local Hazard Mitigation Plans and Floodplain Management Plans to improve effectiveness and align shared goals. However, you don鈥檛 have to wait for the new guidance, start integrating the nonpoint source and flood risk reduction activities today!
All implementation projects require monitoring in order to show positive water quality impacts. Section 319 grants also must include a public outreach and education component (not to exceed 10% of total grant funds). Outreach and education activities may include brochures, website, social media, workshop, signage, citizen science, etc.
Project Examples
This project included the following activities in the James River Watershed: Riparian corridor establishment, woodland protection, information and education programs, project participant meetings, promotion of Smart Growth, and televised public service announcements.
This project included enhancement of a man-made wetland, construction of a new wetland. Funds from the EPA Wetland Development Program Grant increased this project鈥檚 impact through the purchase of 299 native grasses and plants.
Contact Info
Trish Rielly
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Soil and Water Conservation Program
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-751-4932
MoDNR.NPSprogram@dnr.mo.gov