How will the Nippersink Creek Watershed Plan be implemented?
The Nippersink Creek Watershed Plan (NCWP), funded and administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), identified over 150 potential water quality projects to help preserve and enhance Nippersink watershed water quality. Once a project has been identified in a USEPA/IEPA approved watershed plan, it is eligible for a cost-share grant, which if awarded, can pay for up to 60% of the project cost. These grants can be applied for every August 1st, with the funds (if awarded) available the next summer. These grants can include the cost of designing and implementing the project. The Nippersink Watershed Association was formed to move the NCWP from a planning phase to implementation, and is available to work with landowners interested in protecting and enhancing water quality. However, it should be emphasized that the watershed planning and implementation process relies on VOLUNTARY participation by landowners, and is not a
