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Funding Options for Watershed Efforts

Funding Options for Watershed Efforts. Paul Clark URW Coordinator Division of Water Quality NCDENR. Watershed Process (General). Build Partnerships/ Characterize Watershed Set Goals – Identify Solutions Design Implementation Program Implement Plan Measure Progress –

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Funding Options for Watershed Efforts

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  1. Funding Options for Watershed Efforts Paul Clark URW Coordinator Division of Water Quality NCDENR

  2. Watershed Process (General) • Build Partnerships/ • Characterize Watershed • Set Goals – Identify Solutions • Design Implementation Program • Implement Plan • Measure Progress – • Make Adjustments • Improve Plan

  3. When/where to start securing funds??? • Build Partnerships/ • Characterize Watershed • Set Goals – Identify Solutions • Design Implementation Program • Implement Plan • Measure Progress – • Make Adjustments • Improve Plan

  4. Some Funding Sources • CWA Section 319 • USDA - NRCS • ACOE Section 206 • USFWS – Partners for Fish and Wildlife • USGS – Cooperative Water Program • NC CWMTF • NC EEP • NC Ag Cost Share • NC CREP • NC DWR • NC State Revolving Fund • NC Clean Water Revolving Loan and Grant Program

  5. NC’s Section 319 Nonpoint Source Grant Program NC Division of Water Quality

  6. Overall 319 Program Objectives • To restore waters impaired by nonpoint source (NPS) pollution and remove them from the state’s 303(d) list • To fund innovative NPS demonstration projects (e.g., bioretention, LID) • To support education and outreach activities related to NPS pollution

  7. What 319 Program Staff Do • Review, rank, and help select competitive nonpoint source projects for funding • Help set funding priorities, discuss possible projects with prospective applicants • Visit active project sites to check progress • Review quarterly reports and approve invoices • Manage ~$15 million in grant funds annually • Report to EPA on project accomplishments, program successes, financial status of open grants

  8. Overview of 319 funded projects • DWQ contracts with other agencies, local governments, universities, and nonprofits • Statewide distribution of projects • Project budgets range from $20,000 to $500,000 • All NPS categories covered: ag, urban stormwater, construction, forestry, solid waste, onsite wastewater

  9. 319 Funded Project • Retrofit of bioretention area in North Cross Shopping Center, Mecklenburg County, NC. McDowell Creek Watershed.

  10. 319 Funded Project • The Mud Meter informs passing motorists of turbidity levels in Scotts Creek, a designated trout stream in Jackson County, NC.

  11. 319 Funded Project • Large cistern located at Pacifica Co-Housing Development in Carrboro, NC. Water collected from rooftops feeds heating/cooling and laundry pipes for the community building pictured on right.

  12. How much funding is available? • Total FY 2009 319 funds from EPA to NC ~ $4.5M • ~ $2.6 million available for Competitive Base & Incremental • $450K for Base competitive projects • $2.2M for Incremental/restoration projects (impaired or 303(d) listed waters)

  13. Competitive Base Funding • Funding is for innovative NPS management strategies intended to be used as demonstrations to others (BMPs, Education, Modeling) • Examples: LID, Erosion & Sediment Control, Onsite Wastewater, Environmental Education • Approximately $450,000 available

  14. Examples of Competitive Base Projects • Innovative onsite wastewater systems • Public awareness/education (brochures, workshops, radio/TV spots, etc.) • Rain gardens for urban stormwater • LID demo and ordinance review • Water quality monitoring of on-the-ground projects • Stormwater wetlands • Green roofs

  15. 319 Funded Project • Owens Middle School Kids in the Creek Project. Swannanoa River, Buncombe County, NC.

  16. 319 Funded Project • Installation of underdrain (left) and completed rain garden (right) in Mint Hill Municipal Park, Mecklenburg County, NC.

  17. Incremental (Restoration) Funding • Approximately $2,200,000 available • Federal Funding requirements: • Restoring impaired (303d-listed) waters or waters meeting 303(d) list requirements but not formally listed • TMDL development or implementation • Developing or implementing a Watershed Restoration Plan, following EPA’s 9 Key Elements

  18. Watershed Restoration Plan Nine elements required (EPA) • ID causes and sources of pollution • Estimate load reductions from practices, below • Mgmt. practices needed to achieve load reductions • Estimate: tech. and financial resources needed • Info/ed component - public awareness/participation • Implementation schedule (“reasonably expeditious”) • Interim milestones • Criteria: determining load reductions/progress • Monitoring: evaluate effectiveness

  19. 319 Funded Project • Alternative watering source for small goat farm operation (left) and cattle feeding facility (right) in the Ivy River Watershed, Madison County, NC. Both designed to keep animals out of stream.

  20. 319 Funded Project • Newly constructed wetland detention area, with erosion control fencing, designed to capture and treat stormwater runoff before reaching stream, located in Asheville, NC.

  21. 319 Funded Project • Streambank stabilization and livestock exclusion fencing on large cattle farm in the Newfound Creek Watershed, Buncombe County, NC.

  22. General Project Requirements • MEASURABLE RESULTS!! • Load reductions • Behavior changes • Water quality or biological improvement • Project length < 3 years • 40% non-federal match required • Funds dispersed on reimbursement basis • Quarterly and final reports required

  23. Selection Criteria • Merit (Measurable water quality results and preparedness to begin work) • Institutional or Project Manager Capabilities • Relevance and value to the NPS Program • Budget/Timeline Proposals selected by DWQ staff and interagency committee called the State Nonpoint Source Workgroup

  24. General Application Tips • Contact 319 Program early to confirm project eligibility • Take advantage of early application review for feedback • Check budget numbers for consistency throughout application • Be thorough but succinct with project background and description sections • Consult 319 incremental application guidance – • http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/nps/documents/319ApplicationGuidance.pdf

  25. How do you apply for 319 funds? • Submit application electronically to DWQ by posted deadline • Application available online at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/nps/Section_319_Grant_Program.htm • Contact 319 Grant Program Coordinator, Kim Nimmer at (919)807-6438 or kimberly.nimmer@ncmail.net

  26. Other Financial Resources Website: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/FinancialResourcesforWatersheds.htm

  27. Contact Information Paul Clark URW Coordinator NPS Unit DWQ NCDENR (919) 807-6443 paul.clark@ncdenr.gov

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