Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, Busby, MT, USA
DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES SUPPORT THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE TO IMPLEMENT ITS NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, FOCUSING ON WATERSHEDS WITH WATER QUALITY IMPAIRMENTS CAUSED BY POLLUTED RUN-OFF 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 A PROJECT THAT WILL SUPPORT IMPROVEMENT OF WATER QUALITY ON THE LAME DEER CREEK WATERSHED BY A DEVELOPMENT OF A 9-POINT WATERSHED AND RESTORATION PLANS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: - END-OF-YEAR REPORT COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED TO EPA PER REQUIRED DEADLINE - SELECTION OF CONSULTANTS FOLLOWING THE TRIBES PROCUREMENT PROCESS - REGULAR PROGRAM UPDATES AT THE MONTHLY STAFF MEETINGS. - JOINT REVIEW MEETING HELD WITH U.S. EPA AND TRIBAL STAFF. - REVIEW RFP, SHOULD GRANT REQUIREMENTS MEET THE 319 PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR WATERSHED RESTORATION ACTIVITIES, A GRANT PROPOSAL WILL BE DEVELOPED AND SUBMITTED TO US EPA BY PROPOSAL DEADLINE. - TRAINING AND MEETINGS WHICH WILL BE DOCUMENTED IN PROGRAM REPORT. LONG-TERM OUTCOME: THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE WILL IMPROVE WATER QUALITY ON THE LAME DEER CREEK WATERSHED BY A DEVELOPMENT OF A 9-POINT WATERSHED AND RESTORATION PLANS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL TRIBAL RESIDENTS AND OCCUPANTS OF THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE RESERVATION, BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY.