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Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grants

EPA's Nonpoint Source Grants Program provides grants to States to identify nonpoint source problems and develop effective, locally-supported solutions. Examples of nonpoint source projects include riparian area restoration, constructed wetlands, and filter strips.

Rating

What This Rating Means

PERFORMING
Adequate

This rating describes a program that needs to set more ambitious goals, achieve better results, improve accountability or strengthen its management practices.
  • EPA has developed appropriate long-term, annual, and efficiency measures for the program.
  • The program coordinates well with other Federal, State, and local agencies in developing and implementing nonpoint source plans and/or projects.

Improvement Plan

About Improvement Plans

We are taking the following actions to improve the performance of the program:

  • Ensuring that the program's funds are used for the most beneficial projects.
  • Conducting an independent review of the program to identify other actions that may improve performance, efficiency, and effectiveness.

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