Catalog of Environmental Programs 2012
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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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EPA Goal 2: Protecting America’s Waters |
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Water Quality Protection Program
Purpose
NOAA manages the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, which encompasses more
than 5000 square miles, stretches along 300 miles of coast, and is vulnerable to
runoff from the 11 watersheds that drain into the sanctuary. Federal, state,
and local agencies recognized that water quality was the key to protecting
Sanctuary resources, and signed an agreement to work together to develop a
Water Quality Protection Program. In partnership with the Coastal Commission,
the program developed the Model Urban Runoff Program, which essentially a
"how to" guide for local governments to develop programs to control urban
runoff.
Source(s) of Information
1. NOAA: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
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 DOC
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