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 |
Programs by Agency AID, ARC, CNCS, CPSC, CSB, DHS, DOC, DOD, DOE, DOI, DOJ, DOL, DOS, DOT, ED, FHFA, GSA, HHS, HUD, NASA, NRC, NSF, OSTP, SBA, TVA, USDA, USPS, USTR, VA |
Department of Agriculture |
EPA Goal 2: Protecting America’s Waters |
Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative
Purpose
Through the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative the Natural Resources Conservation Service
and their partners work with producers and landowners to implement voluntary conservation practices that improve
water quality, restore wetlands, enhance wildlife habitat and sustain agricultural profitability in the
Mississippi River Basin.
Source(s) of Information
1. USDA: Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative
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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