Environmental Protection Agency

Description

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 is soliciting proposals under this announcement for projects that restore and protect the water quality, habitat and environment of the San Francisco Bay and its watersheds through comprehensive approaches to water quality management. EPA is soliciting proposals for demonstration projects and studies of approaches that will focus on the effectiveness of an integrated approach for the following water quality priorities: Invasive species management Reduction of trash in our waterways Innovative wetlands restoration Stormwater management including impacts to urban streams Reductions of pollutants identified in draft or completed Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Climate change impacts on water quality

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Individuals
• Others

Contact

Luisa Valiela, (415) 972-3400. <br/>
valiela.luisa@epa.gov