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

This $3,333,357 Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the CFDA 66.460 Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants program supports the State of Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in implementing its Nonpoint Source Management Program. The grant will fund 10 projects across the state focused on reducing nonpoint source pollution through the implementation of agricultural best management practices (BMPs) and stream stabilization/restoration projects. Key activities include habitat and farming BMP implementation to improve water temperature, nutrients, and sediment, as well as water quality monitoring and a public workshop. The anticipated outcomes include reductions in sediment, nitrogen, and phosphorous loads, leading to cleaner water and improved aquatic habitat throughout Idaho. The grant performance period runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029.

The grant includes several sub-awards to local entities such as soil and water conservation districts, non-profit organizations, and a private engineering firm, to carry out on-the-ground projects like the Lawyer Creek BMP Implementation, Weiser River-Lower Payette Sprinkler Conversion, and Loving Creek Fish Passage and Stream Restoration initiatives. These sub-grants will further the program's goals of improving water quality and habitat through targeted conservation and restoration activities.

This agreement provides support to the state of idaho 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: ten projects that will support implementation of habitat and farming best management practices to improve water temperature, reduce nutrients and stream sediment as well as conserve water for in stream uses. They will also host a water quality workshop.subrecipient:the 10 subawards funded under this grant will fund on-the-ground projects that are designed to reduce nonpoint source pollution through implementation of agricultural bmps and steam stabilization and restoration projects.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables and expected outcomes include an annual report that describes the work that has occurred under the grant, data input to the national nonpoint source database and a water quality workshop. The expected environmental outcomes include reductions in sediment, nitrogen and phosphorous from ten subawards to local entities. The intended beneficiary is cleaner water and improved habitat for aquatic species across the state of idaho and all state residents and occupants who benefit from cleaner water and healthier streams, both permanent and temporary.