With most grants there is so much in-kind as well as dollars. Daryle asked who would be the sponsor for the grant money. Sonny said you have to identify the stretch of stream or the water body, then depending on the type of project, Soil Conservation Commission, DEQ, or other agencies and private landowners would provide funding. Maureen said that RC and Ds could also administer funds. The Funding Committee could work with different entities, seek a sponsor or an entity that is in need of implementation of TMDL projects and then try to procure funds.
Projects can have several different agencies involved in the process.
Each would work with their particular need. Multiple units are usually involved. Arnie said part of the problem is writing grants. Sonny suggested that the WAG might need to approach the Legislature about funding someone to write plans and grants. Patti asked Sonny if we need to know allocation loads in order to start prioritizing projects.