Utah Nonpoint Source Management Program

Utah’s Nonpoint Source Management program is focused on improving the water quality through a voluntary and incentive-based approach. The Utah Division of Water Quality (UDWQ) provides state and federal funding to reduce Nonpoint Source pollution in priority watersheds throughout the state. These projects use Best Management Practices (BMPs) and follow the watershed-based planning strategy detailed in the Statewide NPS Management Plan and appendices.

2019 NPS Management Plan

The complete Utah Non-point Source Management Plan minus the Appendices.

Appendices

• Appendix A.—Common Best Management Practices Implemented in Utah
• Appendix B.—Utah Water Quality Task Force Charter
• Appendix C.—Utah Nonpoint Source Pollution Information and Education Strategy
• Appendix D.—Utah Anti Degradation Policy
• Appendix E.—Urban and Suburban Utah Storm Water Management Plan
• Appendix F.—Utah Nonpoint Source Management Plan for Abandoned Mines in Utah
• Appendix G.—Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Plan for Hydrologic Modifications
• Appendix H.—Utah’s Forest Water Quality Guidelines
• Appendix I.—Analysis of the EPA Eight Key Elements for the Utah NPS Program and 2018 Revisions
• Appendix J.—Utah Nonpoint Source Pollution
• Appendix K.—Letters of Approval

Water Quality Task Force

The Water Quality Task Force is made up of representatives from State, Federal, and private agencies and organizations. The Task Force meets quarterly to discuss water quality issues and determine how they should be addressed. A charter describing the responsibilities and expectations of the Task Force has been established and is found in the appendices of the Statewide NPS Management Plan.

• Water Quality Task Force Charter
• Water Quality Task Force: Agendas and Minutes

Other Relevant NPS Topics

• Ag Waste Management Producer’s Website
• EPA NPS Success Stories Website
• Utah Citizen Monitoring Program
• Utah Nonpoint Source MOU

Utah Watershed Coordinating Council

• UWCC Website
• Utah Watershed Coordinating Handbook

Contacts

If you have questions, contact Paul Burnett (pcburnett@utah.gov) (385) 262-1915.