EPA Funds Louisiana Efforts to Improve, Protect Waters
By Water World
DALLAS -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality $176,000 to improve impaired waters and protect unimpaired waters across the state. The program is designed for watershed management planning agencies and departments to develop and implement water quality management plans.
“Protecting our nation’s water bodies and providing access to clean and safe drinking water is a top priority for the Trump Administration and EPA,” said EPA Regional Administrator Ken McQueen. “Together the EPA and the state of Louisiana are successfully working to improve water quality in the state. This grant will assist Louisiana in its important efforts to protect and restore the lakes, rivers, and streams that provide natural habitats for wildlife and act as a source for community drinking water systems.”