The public is invited to comment on the 70 projects Ecology is proposing to fund in cities, counties and one Indian reservation in Washington. Every year we focus financial assistance toward improving water quality, which does help aquatic habitat. Ecology is asking for public comment on the projects that are proposed to receive funding. People may give formal testimony at a public hearing.
Ecology provides local governments and Indian tribes with technical assistance.
For the past several years, local financial needs have far out-weighed the money available. That's nearly one-third more money than is available. We evaluated each project based on the severity of the community's water quality problem and the expected environmental benefit. Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint-Source Fund. Through June 30, Ecology will accept comments on the projects proposed for funding.