The BWSR provides policy, training, administrative and technical consultation to the JPBs and their staff. Base grants for the engineer and technician teams are allocated and reconciled annually. Challenge grants to employ an additional engineer or technician in high workload areas are provided subject to availability of funding. NPEA program teams utilize current electronic surveying, design and drafting technology to provide efficient and effective technical assistance. Challenge grant application deadline varies depending on availability of funds.
Statutes governing the BWSR and SWCDs apply.