West VirginiaWest VirginiaConservation Conservation AgencyAgency

Section 319 Section 319 Non Point Source ProgramNon Point Source Program

WVCA is the primary entityresponsible for theimplementation of the:

Agriculture Components Construction Components

of the Section 319 Non PointSource Program and forcoordinating andimplementing water qualityimprovement projects.

Conservation Specialists - Conservation Specialists - Lead for Project TeamsLead for Project Teams

WVCA Conservation Specialists (CS)provide support to:

Volunteer Watershed Associations Education of Citizens on Non Point

Source Pollution Issues Identify Local Stakeholders

Partners and Funding Sources Take the Lead for Project Teams

Consisting of CommunityStakeholders to Place Projects on the Ground.

Conservation Specialists – Conservation Specialists – Direct Service ProvidersDirect Service Providers

The CSs serve as direct service providers and helpcoordinate assistance from other sources to watershedorganizations and landowners. WVCA supports statewideefforts to address nonpoint pollution through thecoordination and implementation of projects addressing:

Runoff Erosion and Sediment Control Stormwater Management Nutrient and Pest Management Stream Cleanup Riparian Demonstrations Streambank Stabilization Pre and Post Monitoring Watershed Assessments BMP Selection and Installation Availability and Types of Conservation Programs Financial Assistance Water Quality Improvements

WVCA / Conservation DistrictsWVCA / Conservation Districts

The Conservation Districtshave various programs thatthe CS play a critical role indelivering such as:

Lime Program Multi-flora Rose Autumn Olive Calibration & Utilization

of Rental Equipment

Outreach & EducationOutreach & EducationEducation is provided on many NPS topics through:

Distribution of Publications Conference Presentations Watershed Models Hands-on Field Days Articles Demonstration Sites Presentations to Schools Community Groups Watershed Associations Landowners Land/Resource Users Professionals Local Farmers Developers Contractors Engineers Government Representatives General Public Staff

Technical Assistance withTechnical Assistance withBest Management Practice (BMP)Best Management Practice (BMP)SelectionSelectionThe WVCA ConservationSpecialists providetechnical assistance withBMP selection, as well asassist with the writing andreview of erosion andsediment control plans foradequacy on constructionsites under 1 acre.

Watershed Resource CenterWatershed Resource Center

Provides training,information transfer, andassistance to all aspectsof water quality effortsstatewide. For upcomingevents, availablepublications, availablefunding, etc. visit:http://www.wvca.us/wvwrc/