Water
Geographic Programs - Northwest Forest
Agency NameEnvironmental Protection Agency
Funding Amount$4,000,000.00
Bureau Name
Environmental Programs and Management
Funding Mechanism
Grants and Interagency Agreements
New?
No
Funding Mechanism
Grants and Interagency Agreements
Funding Amount Notes
Period of Availability
Available until expended
Recipients
Limited Eligibilities: Federal
Program Description
The Northwest Forest Geographic Program addresses water quality impairments from non-point sources related to pacific northwest forest practices and works to improve the quality and quantity of surface water so that beneficial uses and drinking water/source water protection goals are met. Climate change is increasing the demands on the program due to the increase of catastrophic wildfire and resulting impacts to water quality and municipal drinking water.
Eligible Uses
Monitoring of aquatic and riparian management in the Northwest Forest Plan; groundwater restoration to improve sources of drinking water; post-wildfire water quality monitoring; education and capacity-building for States and drinking water providers.
Statutory Location
Division J, Title VI
Federal Cost Share Requirement
Yes