Catalog of Environmental Programs 2012
| Federal agencies that contribute to EPA's environmental goals, and how they make a difference. |
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Programs by EPA Strategic Goal 1. Climate Change and Improving Air Quality 2. Protecting America's Waters 3. Cleaning Up and Sustainable Development 4. Safety of Chemicals and Preventing Pollution |
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Department of Agriculture |
EPA Goal 2: Protecting America’s Waters |
Agriculture Water Enhancement Program
Purpose
The Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP) under USDA’s National Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) is a voluntary conservation initiative that
provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers
to implement agricultural water enhancement activities on agricultural
land to conserve surface and ground water and improve water quality.
As part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP),
AWEP operates through program contracts with producers to plan and
implement conservation practices in project areas established
through partnership agreements.
Source(s) of Information
1. USDA: Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP)
Related EPA Program(s)
Categorical Grant: Nonpoint Source (Sec. 319):
Grants provided to assist states and Indian Tribes in implementing approved elements of NPS management programs.
Grants under CWA Section 319 are provided to assist States and Indian Tribes in implementing approved elements
of NPS management programs, including conducting ground water quality protection activities that will advance
implementation of NPS pollution control programs.
Authorizing Legislation
• Clean Water Act Sections 314 and 319
Other Programs under Goal 2
Other Programs from USDA
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