This award is the result of a novation from south carolina department of health and environmental control (scdhec) to south carolina department of environmental services (scdes) based on the…

This award is the result of a novation from south carolina department of health and environmental control (scdhec) to south carolina department of environmental services (scdes) based on the restructuring letter dated june 19, 2024. This action awards $2,517,574 of the originally obligated amount of federal funds and $1,658,105.94 in recipient cost share. Nonpoint source (NPS) management program, focusing on watersheds with water quality impairments caused by polluted runoff from nonpoint sources. Nonpoint source implementation (NPS) 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: projects that will support [restore waters impaired by NPS pollution and protect healthy waters from NPS impairment.] update NPS monitoring qapp to include new projects and other revisions and deliver plan to department quality assurance project officer for final approval. Conduct monthly sampling at identified sites within 319 project watersheds, including all impaired locations, once projects are awarded and continuing at least 2 years after each project is completed. Work closely with scdhec aquatic science programs staff involved with 319 monitoring strategy and methods; incorporate results into state monitoring strategy. Analyze all samples according to appropriate analytical protocol. Assess all 319 project sites within 1 year after completion of post-project monitoring and document any water quality improvements for inclusion in the annual report and success stories. Compile, review, and document all available monitoring data for historical and recently completed 319 projects. Monitor promising 319 success story sites regularly. Increase cumulative annual load reductions resulting from 319-funded bmps. Submit annual report to EPA by december 1ST each year. Include information on all open 319 implementation projects and report on status of plan milestones for the year. Present on the 319 program, grant opportunities, and projects at various events and conferences. Encourage stakeholder organizations to apply for funding for WBP development and 319 implementation grants through various means, including emails, flyers, handouts, conferences, presentations, events, etc. Coastal program and 319 staff will meet at least annually to coordinate efforts. Promote the champions program through teacher workshops, environmental educators' conferences, social media, mail outs, targeted emails, and organizational webpages and newsletters. Make 319 grantees aware of the program and the possibility of adding local screening data. Track all 319 implementation projects and locations of completed wbps to the atlas. Provide links to more information on 319 projects, completed wbps, and project success stories.subrecipient:sub-awardee are forestry and others unknown but will support project implementation.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables and expected outcomes include 1. Provide technical assistance, education, and outreach to effectively address NPS pollution, 2. Strengthen partnerships and collaborative efforts to address NPS pollution, 3. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements 4. Administer the NPS program efficiently and effectively 5. Utilize innovative and progressive strategies, ideas, and methods. Develop and implement monitoring studies in watersheds where 319 projects have been or will be implemented. Review 319 monitoring. Strategy and methods and revise as needed to most effectively assess 319 project water quality using available resources. Effectively assess and document the impacts of 319#8208; funded implementation projects on water quality through collection and analysis of samples. Identify and develop success stories for fully or partially restored waterbodies primarily impaired by NPS pollution. Administer 31