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Protection Frequently Asked Questions

Working draft Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) developed by EPA’s Section 303(d) program staff to help clarify key concepts underlying the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 303(d) Vision’s protection goal for states, territories and tribes.

New Hampshire's 2016 303(d) List Report and Related Documents

View supporting documents for New Hampshire's 2016 section 303(d) list of impaired waters.

U.S. EPA Clean Water Programs and Partnerships for Land Protection

Webinar on U.S. EPA Clean Water Programs and Partnerships for Land Protection

Maine's 2016 303(d) List Report and Related Documents

View supporting documents for Maine's 2016 section 303(d) list of impaired waters.

Nonpoint Source Pollution with Nitrogen and Phosphorus

The module provides a link to an article that. This article discusses nutrient pollution and the necessity for developing effective policies and practices to protect aquatic resources.

TMDL Report and Approval Documents for Chilmark Pond Estuarine System, MA

View supporting documents for Chilmark Pond Estuarine System in Massachusetts.

TMDL Report and Approval Documents for Slocums and Little River Embayment System, MA

View supporting documents for Slocums and Little River Embayment System in Massachusetts.

TMDL Report and Approval Documents for Tisbury Great Pond and Black Point Pond Estuarine System, MA

View supporting documents for Tisbury Great Pond and Black Point Pond Estuarine System in Massachusetts.

Connecticut's 2018 303(d) List Report and Related Documents

View supporting documents for Connecticut's 2018 section 303(d) list of impaired waters.

Rhode Island's 2016 303(d) List Report and Related Documents

View supporting documents for Rhode Island's 2016 section 303(d) list of impaired waters.

New Hampshire's 2014 303(d) List Report and Related Documents

View supporting documents for New Hampshire's 2014 section 303(d) list of impaired waters.

Massachusetts' 2016 303(d) List Report and Related Documents

View supporting documents for Massachusetts' 2016 section 303(d) list of impaired waters.

The Role of Nearshore Ecosystems as Fish and Shellfish Nurseries

The module provides a link to an article that is part of a series of articles in Issues in Ecology. This article provides information on the necessity to protect nearshore habitats that serve as nurseries.

Sustaining Healthy Freshwater Ecosystems

The module provides a link to an article that is part of a series of articles in Issues in Ecology. This article discusses the need to sustain healthy aquatic ecosystems.

Adaptive Management Strategies for Ridge to Reef Conservation Webinar

Adaptive Management Strategies for Ridge to Reef Conservation
December 17th 2-4 pm EST

Massachusetts' 2018-2020 303(d) List Report and Related Documents

View supporting documents for Massachusetts' 2018-2020 Section 303(d) list of impaired waters.

Should I Be Concerned about Eating Fish and Shellfish?

This page provides fish and shellfish information for women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are nursing as well as for elderly or parents of small children.

What the EPA Does to Protect You From Contaminated Fish and Shellfish

The EPA works internally and with partners to conduct a variety of studies that measure concentrations of contaminants in fish and shellfish to help protect people from contaminated fish and shellfish.

Eat Fish and Shellfish in a Healthy Way

This page provides information about how to Eat Fish and Shellfish in a Healthy Way

FY 2021 RFA for GLRI Nonpoint Source Runoff & Nutrient Reduction Projects

This RFA solicits applications from eligible entities for grant projects to be awarded under Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Focus Area 3: Nonpoint Source Impacts to Nearshore Health for FY 2021.