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Utah Nonpoint Source Management Program

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The State of Utah’s Nonpoint Source (NPS) program was established in 1990 and is administered by the Division of Water Quality. Utah’s NPS program is focused on improving the water quality of impaired waterbodies through a voluntary and incentive based approach. The incentive offered to cooperators is financial assistance to off-set the cost of implementing projects that protect and improve water quality. These projects employ a suite of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and follow the watershed based planning strategy contained within the Statewide NPS Management Plan and appendices.

Funding for Nonpoint Source Related Projects

The Utah Division of Water Quality provides state and federal funding to reduce NPS pollution in priority watersheds throughout the state.

Watershed Projects and Success Stories

Annual Reports

Utah Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Program Annual Report:

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.

Other Relevant NPS Topics

Utah Watershed Coordinating Council

Contacts

If you have questions, contact Jim Bowcutt (801) 536-4336.

Last updated: June 16, 2020 at 3:29 pm
Categories: Water Quality