Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Grant The Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management grant funds are provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and authorized through Section 319(h) of the federal Water Pollution Control Act. The program’s primary purpose is to implement Section 319 Program Watershed Implementation Plans. Ninety-six percent of water-quality-impaired watersheds in Pennsylvania are polluted because of nonpoint source pollution, such as abandoned mine drainage (AMD), urban and agricultural runoff, atmospheric deposition, on-lot sewage systems, earthmoving, stream hydromodification and timber harvesting. Pennsylvania’s Nonpoint Source Management Program established an overall strategy to implement watershed restoration and protection activities. Eligible Applicants: Incorporated watershed association, County or municipality, County conservation district, Council of government, Non-profit organization, Educational institution, Municipal authority

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