As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009”(ARRA ) into law, funding was made available for numerous federal programs, including several environmental programs administered by United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Section 604(b) of the Clean Water Act provides annual funding for the states “to carry out planning” under Sections 205(j) and 303(e) of the CWA. The ARRA provided funding to MDEQ to enhance its water quality planning to help stimulate the economy and improve water quality in Mississippi.
Congress and EPA have placed a high priority on creating projects that address green infrastructure, water or energy efficiency improvements, or other environmentally innovative activities.
MDEQ, in conjunction with the North Central Resource Conservation and Development Council, The Natural Resources Initiative of MS and Pine Ridge Marketing, LLC will conduct the educational materials research, establish a curriculum, planning and facilitate the meetings beginning in early 2010.
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009”(ARRA ) into law, funding was made available for numerous federal programs, including several environmental programs administered by United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Section 604(b) of the Clean Water Act provides annual funding for the states “to carry out planning” under Sections 205(j) and 303(e) of the CWA. The ARRA provided funding to MDEQ to enhance its water quality planning to help stimulate the economy and improve water quality in Mississippi.