This agreement provides support to the state of north dakota to implement its nonpoint source management program, focusing on watersheds with water quality impairments caused by polluted runoff from…

This $6,498,333.00 formula grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants program (CFDA 66.460) supports North Dakota's implementation of its nonpoint source pollution management program. Key activities include:

The grant funds eight projects focused on implementing agricultural best management practices (BMPs), watershed planning, water quality monitoring, and education/outreach programs in targeted watersheds with water quality impairments. Sub-awards were made to entities like Pheasants Forever, soil conservation districts, and North Dakota State University to deliver on-the-ground water quality improvements, boost awareness of nonpoint source issues, and provide technical assistance to farmers and landowners. Expected outcomes include reduced nutrient, sediment, and pathogen loads, along with enhanced understanding of nonpoint source pollution management among state residents.

This agreement provides support to the state of north dakota to implement its nonpoint source management program, focusing on watersheds with water quality impairments caused by polluted runoff from nonpoint sources. Nonpoint source implementation projects include a variety of structural and non-structural best management practices (bmps), watershed planning, monitoring, technology demonstrations, and a variety of education/outreach programs. Activities:the proposed work in this agreement includes: 8 projects that will support ND's nonpoint source goals including implementation of agricultural bmps, outreach and education, farmer mentor programs, other nutrient reduction efforts and coordination with other partner agencies in targeted watersheds. Subrecipient:NPS BMP implementation and education and outreach activities. Projects include: douglas creek watershed epping-springbrook watershed blacktail creekand little muddy watershed pheasants forever precision AG business planning stockmen's environmental services program - phase VIII NPS BMP team ND SCD area program coordinator program statewide ecoed programoutcomes:the anticipated deliverables and expected outcomes include project designs, monitoring reports, project construction completion reports, and water quality improvement from nutrient, sediment, and pathogen load reductions. Eight subawards will provide on the ground water quality benefits and increase awareness and understanding of NPS issues. Direct beneficiaries of this program include all state residents and occupants, both permanent and temporary.