Wetlands Program Development Grants

Federal Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) fund projects that promote the coordination and acceleration of studies relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution. Priority will be given to funding projects that address the three priority areas identified by EPA: developing a comprehensive monitoring and assessment program; improving the effectiveness of compensatory mitigation; and refining the protection of vulnerable wetlands and aquatic resources. Proposals must be postmarked by April 20, 2005. http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/grantguidelines/