Georgia

The Nonpoint Source Management Program

The Watershed Protection Branch of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GAEPD) manages water quality in Georgia and works to control nonpoint sources of pollution, including erosion and sedimentation, and storm water discharges. The Georgia Nonpoint Source Management Program awards Section 319(h) Grant funds to implement projects designed to prevent, control and/or abate nonpoint source pollution.

Under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act, Georgia has been awarded more than $54,000,000 to protect and restore water quality. The grant awards are supplemented by a 40% nonfederal match from the State.

Section 319 Nonpoint Source Success Stories

Conasauga River Watershed Nonpoint Source Conservation and Education Initiative (PDF) (2 pp, 399K, About PDF)
North Griffin Stormwater Detention Pond Project (PDF) ( 2 pp, 158K, About PDF)

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For More Information Contact:

The Georgia Nonpoint Source Program
Mr. Larry Hedges
Nonpoint Source Program
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Protection Division
4220 International Parkway, Suite 101
Atlanta, GA 30354

E-mail: larry.hedges@dnr.state.ga.us
Phone: 404-675-6240

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