The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's (NJDEP's) Statewide Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Program (NPS) is cooperatively implemented with many other department al programs as well as agencies throughout the state such as the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, local governments and the watershed management public advisory committees (PACs). The Division of Watershed Management, Bureau of Watershed Planning is a major participant in the Statewide NPS Program. In addition to the Bureau's role in developing watershed partnerships, the Bureau also administers the federal Section 319(h) and 604(b) grant programs and coordinates with the following programs as needed to control water pollution attributed to nonpoint sources: Section 6217 Coastal NPS Implementation, Totatl Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), stormwater management, stormwater permitting, land use regulation, water quality management planning, water supply administration and other state and local programs. The Bureau is also responsible for coordinating certain facets of the NPS Program with USEPA and other States on implementing national nonpoint source management policies and produces an annual report for USEPA documenting New Jersey's progress in implementing the Statewide NPS Strategy.

NEW! 2008 State of New Jersey Nonpoint Source Report

Please contact Barbara Hirst at (609) 633-1441 or by email at barbara.hirst@dep.state.nj.us for more information on the Bureau's roles and responsibilities.

SECTION 319(h) NPS GRANT PROGRAM

Funding through section 319(h) is extremely competitive in New Jersey. Over most recent years, funding requests have totaled over $10 million each funding cycle, far surpassing the available funding. Selection of projects to receive section 319(h) funds is conducted by NPS Program staff with input from the Division of Watershed Management's regional staff and an inter-departmental Technical Review Committee (TRC).

For more information, please contact David McPartland, 319(h) Program Coordinator at (609) 633-3812 or by email at david.mcpartland@dep.state.nj.us

	Guidelines and RfPs for Section 319(h) Projects
	Success Stories

SECTION 604(b) WATER QUALITY PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM

The State of New Jersey receives funds under Section 604(b) of the federal Clean Water Act (Act) to carry out planning under Sections 205(j) and 303(e) of the Act.

In addition, Section 604(b) of the Act, as amended, requires, with certain exceptions, that at least 40 percent of the State's funds awarded under Section 604(b) be allocated as pass-through grants to organizations for WQMP activities. It is the purpose of this WQP Pass-Through Grant Program to satisfy this requirement.

Each year, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (Department) issues a Request for Proposals to solicit applications from eligible entities for funding through the 604(b) pass-through grant program.

For more information please contact Theresa Bottini, 604(b) Program Coordinator, at (609) 633-1441 or by email at theresa.bottini@dep.state.nj.us

	Clean Water Act
	Funded 604(b) Projects - Coming Soon!

	USEPA Nonpoint Source Pollution The United States Environmental Protection Agency's Nonpoint Source Homepage. This site has a variety of useful information ranging from outreach materials to other nonpoint source funding available.
	New Jersey Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program NJ-CREP is designed to assist farmers in reducing nonpoint source pollution caused by agricultral water runoff sources in an effort to improve water quality in New Jersey.
	New Jersey Environmental Digital Library NJEDL is an online repository of environmental literature and other reference materials needed to New Jersey.
	New Jersey TMDL Program In general terms, a TMDL quantifies the amount of a pollutant, known as pollutant loading, a waterbody can assimilate without violating a state's water quality standards. This page has everything you need to know about TMDLs in New Jersey.
	New Jersey Water Assessment Team Water Assessment Team, in the Water Monitoring and Standards Element, is responsible for conducting and coordinating characterization and assessment of New Jersey's water quality and reporting these assessments. This site contains information on the New Jersey Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Reports as well as TMDL schedules.
	New Jersey Bureau of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) The Bureau of GIS within DEP facilitates the integration of information and providing spatial analysis through GIS technology. They play a key role in DEP efforts to integrate information resources, and in the development of an Environmental Master Plan while encouraging the establishment of a statewide network of public and private sector GIS partners to assist local planning, encourage data sharing, and broaden the base for data development. This site has data available for download, information on GIS and Global Positioning System (GPS), and courses posted that are available for training needs.
	Municipal Stormwater Regulation Program As a result of USEPA's Phase II Stormwater rules published in December 1999, the Department is developing the Municipal Stormwater Regulation Program and the new rules to facilitate the implementation of this program. This program will address pollutants entering our waters from many storm drainage systems owned or operated by local, State, interstate or Federal government agencies.
	Center for Watershed Protection The Center for Watershed Protection is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation that provides local governments, activists, and watershed organizations around the country with the technical tools for protecting some of the nation's most precious natural resources: our streams, lakes and rivers.
	The Watershed Institute The Watershed Institute's goal is to create a consolidated resource that provides tailored advice, workshops and lectures to New Jersey watershed organizations.
	Stream Corridor Restoration Handbook This handbook collaboratively developed by 15 Federal agencies of the United States government is a benchmark document that is being used by these agencies, as well as many others who are interested in restoring the functions and values of the nation's stream corridors.