This Cooperative Agreement award in the amount of $1,250,000 was provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to Brunswick County, North Carolina. The funding will support the implementation of programs and projects designed to reduce nonpoint source pollution and maintain beneficial uses of twelve wastewater pump stations/lift stations within the county. The key activities to be performed include the development of design drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates necessary to obtain permits and conduct the rehabilitation or upgrade of the twelve lift stations. The anticipated deliverables include the final design documents and a detailed project budget for the future construction work. The overall goal is to prevent sewage overflows that could pollute the environment and protect groundwater and surface waters in the region.