The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces $3.5 million dollars in competitive grants available to federally recognized Tribes for projects aimed at improving water quality.
The funding is part of the E-P-A's Clean Water Act Section 319 program, which targets non-point-source pollution, or polluted runoff carried into waterways from urban, suburban and rural areas.
Eligible projects could include planting streambanks, controlling erosion, installing livestock fencing, managing stormwater and developing watershed plans.
Each Tribe or intertribal organization can apply for up to $175,000, with the E-P-A expecting to fund about 20 projects.
Applications are due November 9th. An informational webinar is scheduled for September 17th.
