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

This EPA Region 5 Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant (CFDA 66.460) provides $4,827,450.00 in funding to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to implement its nonpoint source management program, focusing on watersheds with water quality impairments caused by polluted runoff. The grant supports a variety of structural and non-structural best management practices (BMPs), watershed planning, monitoring, technology demonstrations, and education/outreach programs to reduce nutrients, total suspended solids, and E. coli bacteria in Minnesota's waters and downstream watersheds.

Through sub-awards, the grant funds 5 projects implemented by local watershed districts, soil and water conservation districts, and county governments. These sub-projects aim to install agricultural and stormwater runoff control BMPs such as grassed waterways, saturated buffers, water and sediment control basins, and cover crops to improve water quality and meet restoration goals outlined in the state's nine key element watershed plans. The grant period is from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029.

This agreement provides support to the state of minnesota 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 project that will address minnesota's priorities for restoration, including reductions in nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen), total suspended solids (TSS), and e. Coli bacteria. Nutrient runoff not only negatively impacts minnesota's waters, but continues to impact downstream waters, culminating in contributing to the hypoxic zone in the gulf of mexico. TSS is a significant problem in many of minnesota's rivers leading to the degradation of aquatic habitat and decreased water quality. E. Coli has health and safety implications for human consumption and recreation. Subrecipient:the proposed work to be implemented through subawards: 5 projects that will address minnesota's priorities for restoration, including reductions in nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen), total suspended solids (TSS), and e. Coli bacteria. Nutrient runoff not only negatively impacts minnesota's waters, but continues to impact downstream waters, culminating in contributing to the hypoxic zone in the gulf of mexico. TSS is a significant problem in many of minnesota's rivers leading to the degradation of aquatic habitat and decreased water quality. E. Coli has health and safety implications for human consumption and recreation.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables and expected outcomes include: pollutant reductions. Direct beneficiaries of this program include all state residents and occupants, both permanent and temporary.