What is EPA looking for in a Watershed Protection Plan?
- Designed to restore water quality from nonpoint source impairments
- Utilizes stakeholder process to engage all that are affected by the impairments
- Clearly articulates the problems and describes what needs to be done to achieve water quality standards
EPA’s 9 key elements…
- Element A – Causes/Sources of Pollution Identified
- Element B – Expected Load Reductions for Solutions Identified
- Element C – Nonpoint Source Management Measures Identified
- Element D – Technical and Financial Assistance
- Element E – Education and Outreach
- Element F – Implementation Schedule
- Element G – Milestones Identified
- Element H – Load Reduction Evaluation Criteria
- Element I – Monitoring
U.S. EPA Region 6 Review Guide For Watershed-Based Plans
