This $368,000 Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Water Quality Management Planning program (CFDA 66.454) will fund the State of Louisiana's Department of Environmental Quality to conduct comprehensive water quality management planning activities. The key deliverables include:
- Reviewing the state's water quality inventory and selecting priority water bodies for further assessment
- Collecting water quality sampling data to support Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) evaluations
- Providing public education and outreach on water quality issues in collaboration with the state's Nonpoint Source program
- Developing new TMDLs, TMDL revisions, and alternative plans to address impaired waters
- Conducting watershed assessments, long-term water quality monitoring, and implementation activities to restore and protect water quality
The intended outcome is to attain and/or maintain designated uses and water quality standards across Louisiana's water bodies. This 2-year grant award period runs from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026.
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