This $6.65 million formula grant award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 supports the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board in implementing the state's Nonpoint Source Management Program through September 2026. The funds will support projects focused on watersheds impaired by nonpoint source pollution from sources such as animal waste, sediment, pesticides, and fertilizer. Specific projects include best management practice installations and other structural and non-structural practices, as well as watershed planning, monitoring, technology demonstrations, and education/outreach programs.
The award will also provide $2.4 million in sub-awards to support additional services. Texas A&M Forest Service will receive $400k to minimize water quality impacts from forestry nonpoint source pollution through technical assistance, education, and training on best management practices. Lower Colorado River Authority will receive $300k to provide education/outreach and financial incentives for private land conservation. Texas A&M Agrilife Research will receive four sub-awards totaling $1.7 million to support watershed planning, stakeholder engagement, and implementation under the Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants program (CFDA #66.460).
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