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

The State of Utah Department of Environmental Quality received $1,448,762 in Section 319 Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants (CFDA 66.460) funding from EPA Region 8, awarded September 15, 2025, with a completion date of September 14, 2030. This formula grant supports Utah's implementation of its EPA-approved nonpoint source management program through six integrated projects targeting water quality impairments caused by polluted runoff. The grant funds a comprehensive range of activities including structural and non-structural best management practices (BMPs), watershed planning, effectiveness monitoring, technology demonstrations, and education and outreach initiatives designed to reduce pollutant loads and restore impaired waterbodies.

Deliverables under this award include the Farnsworth Storm Drain Improvement Project to reduce E. coli in Pack Creek through stormwater management; the Grand County Human Waste Initiative to reduce contaminants from outdoor recreation activities; development of an EPA-approved 9-element watershed plan for East Canyon Creek; the Lower Spanish Fork Stormwater Low Impact Development (LID) Project to buffer stormwater runoff before reaching the Spanish Fork River; water quality extension and outreach programming through Utah State University; and support for six full-time watershed coordinators at the Utah Department of Agriculture to coordinate and implement restoration projects in priority basins statewide. Sub-awardees include Utah State University (water quality extension), Utah Department of Agriculture (local watershed coordinators), Trout Unlimited, Inc. (East Canyon Creek watershed plan and Spanish Fork LID projects), and Southeastern Utah District Health Department (Grand County Human Waste Initiative).

This agreement provides support to the state of utah 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: 6 projects that will support a variety of NPS projects aimed at restoring water quality including effectiveness monitoring, targeting agriculture BMPS in priority areas, and to improving stream channels to maintain and reduce nonpoint source pollution. The farnsworth storm drain improvement project is intended to reduce E. Coli in pack creek by reducing stormwater drainage through and from the corral of a local producer. Grand county's human waste initiative goal is to reduce contaminant levels in local creeks by reducing the amount of human waste left by outdoor recreationalists and campers. The east canyon creek project will develop an EPA approved 9-element watershed plan for the upper east canyon creek watershed. The lower spanish fork stormwater lid project will improve water quality in the spanish fork river through the implementation of low impact development (lid) practices in spanish fork city to buffer stormwater runoff before IT reaches the river. The utah state university water quality's extension will conduct outreach and education to supplement watershed management and restoration efforts across utah. Lastly, the local watershed coordinators will support 6 full time staff with the utah department of agriculture and food to coordinate and implement restoration projects in priority basins across the state of utah. Subrecipient:subawards: utah state university water quality, local watershed coordinators, grand county human waste initiative, farnsworth storm drain project, east canyon creek 9-element watershed plan, lower spanish fork stormwater lid projectoutcomes:the anticipated deliverables and expected outcomes include deliverables include project designs, monitoring reports, project construction completion reports, and water quality improvement from nutrient, sediment and E.coli load reductions. Direct beneficiaries of this program include all state residents and occupants, both permanent and temporary.