Are funds available to help watershed groups restore water quality?
DEQ administers Section 319 grants. This program was created by the Federal Clean Water Act to help states address nonpoint source pollution. The money can be used for watershed planning, monitoring, restoration and information/education activities. For more information see: http://deq.mt.gov/wqinfo/nonpoint/Grants/319Grants.asp Other agencies also have programs to assist in watershed restoration. For example, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Future Fisheries program and USDAs Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).