Delaware Nonpoint Source Program

DNREC Division of Soil & Water Conservation

89 Kings Highway

Dover, Delaware 19901

(302) 739-8014

(302) 739-8017 (fax)

Delaware Nonpoint Source Program

The Delaware Nonpoint Source Program administers a competitive grant made possible through Section 319 of the Clean Water Act. The grant provides funding for projects designed to reduce nonpoint source (NPS) pollution in Delaware. NPS pollution may be defined as any pollution that originates from a diffuse source (such as an open field or a road) and is transported to surface or ground waters through leaching or runoff. Reduction of NPS pollution may often be achieved through incorporation of specific best management practices (BMPs) into project workplans. Projects may target any source of NPS pollution, but most frequently involve agriculture, silviculture, construction, marinas, septic systems, and hydromodification activities. Proposals are reviewed and evaluated, and those which are determined to meet specific requirements are eligible for funding. All projects must include matching funding from a non-Federal source totaling at least 40 percent of the overall project cost. In addition to funding projects that achieve reductions in NPS pollution, the Delaware NPS Program is committed to addressing the issue through educational programs, publications, and partnerships with other organizations working to reduce NPS pollution in Delaware.

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Keywords: BMPs , Delaware , Water Quality


State Information Contributor Log in Name Password Forgot your password? New user?	Delaware Nonpoint Source Program DNREC Division of Soil & Water Conservation 89 Kings Highway Dover, Delaware 19901 (302) 739-8014 (302) 739-8017 (fax) Delaware Nonpoint Source Program The Delaware Nonpoint Source Program administers a competitive grant made possible through Section 319 of the Clean Water Act. The grant provides funding for projects designed to reduce nonpoint source (NPS) pollution in Delaware. NPS pollution may be defined as any pollution that originates from a diffuse source (such as an open field or a road) and is transported to surface or ground waters through leaching or runoff. Reduction of NPS pollution may often be achieved through incorporation of specific best management practices (BMPs) into project workplans. Projects may target any source of NPS pollution, but most frequently involve agriculture, silviculture, construction, marinas, septic systems, and hydromodification activities. Proposals are reviewed and evaluated, and those which are determined to meet specific requirements are eligible for funding. All projects must include matching funding from a non-Federal source totaling at least 40 percent of the overall project cost. In addition to funding projects that achieve reductions in NPS pollution, the Delaware NPS Program is committed to addressing the issue through educational programs, publications, and partnerships with other organizations working to reduce NPS pollution in Delaware. Provides Funding Keywords: BMPs , Delaware , Water Quality