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SOURCES OF TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Texas Coastal Management Program Often referred to as Section 6217 grants, the Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP) is administered by GLO. The program provides a framework for coordinating state, local, and federal programs for the management of Texas coastal resources. The CMP was created in 1973 to establish a more coordinated and comprehensive approach to coastal resource management. The program promotes management measures listed in the Coastal NPS Program Document. The management measures are divided into fi ve categories, one of which is Agriculture/Forestry. Cameron and Willacy counties are within the Coastal Zone Management Area (CZMA) as defi ned by NOAA and are eligible for this funding. The federally-approved coastal management program brings approximately $2.2 million in federal CZMA funds to state and local entities in Texas to implement projects and program activities in the coastal zone (Cameron and Willacy counties). Categories for use of these funds include critical areas enhancement, information and data availability, public E&O and water quality improvement . Arroyo dock Water Quality Management Plan Program Created by Senate Bill (SB) 503 of the 73rd Legislature in 1993 and administered by the TSSWCB, the Water Quality Management Plan program (also known as the SB 503 program) provides agricultural producers the opportunity to comply with state water quality laws through traditional, voluntary, incentivebased programs. Through this program, site-specifi c Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs) are developed through local SWCDs at the request of the landowner. Plans include appropriate land treatment practices, production practices and management and technology measures to achieve a level of pollution prevention or abatement consistent with state water quality standards. Incentives are then provided by the TSSWCB to landowners or operators with WQMPs for the installation of soil and water conservation and land improvement measures consistent with the purpose of controlling erosion, conserving water and/or protecting water quality . Economically Distressed Area Program In 1989 the Texas Legislature established The Economically Distressed Area Program (EDAP) and TWDB was given the responsibility of administering it. The purpose of the EDAP program was to provide basic water and wastewater services to low-income, unincorporated communities, including colonias, and to stop the continued development of substandard subdivisions through the implementation of the Model Subdivision Rules, state rules that establish minimum standards and criteria for construction of residential developments . Agricultural Water Conservation Program The Agricultural Water Conservation Program provides grants and low-interest loans to political subdivisions of the state, state agencies and private individuals for agricultural water conservation and/or improvement projects. The funds can be used to fi nance demonstration projects, technology transfers and educational programs. The program also provides a linked deposit loan program for individuals to access TWDB funds through participating local and state depository banks and farm credit institutions . Arroyo Colorado Watershed Protection Plan 144 January 2007
SOURCES OF TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Texas Farm & Ranch Lands Conservation Program Created by Senate Bill (SB) 1273, the Texas Farm & Ranch Lands Conservation Program (TFRLCP) helps stem the fragmentation and loss of agricultural lands and natural resources in Texas. By awarding grants for the sale of agricultural conservation easements, TFRLCP provides landowners with a voluntary, free-market alternative to sub-dividing or selling for development . Non-Governmental Organizations Several non-governmental organizations also offer grant funding for projects associated with environmental restoration and protection. Other programs are available to assist agricultural producers. Ducks Unlimited (DU) Ducks Unlimited (DU) is a nonprofi t organization that conserves, restores and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl. DU is the world’s largest private, non-profi t waterfowl and wetland conservation organization. By any measure, DU is one of the largest conservation/environmental groups in the world, with more than one million supporters in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. DU partners with other organizations to implement habitat conservation and restoration projects throughout North America, often using its own funds to leverage private sector fi nancing for the projects . The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy works to preserve and protect thousands of acres of ecologically sensitive land on both sides of the U.S. border. The Nature Conservancy as an organization is very experienced at acquiring land for environmental conservation, restoration and protection and has been an active member of the ACW Partnership for many years. The Nature Conservancy has expressed signifi cant willingness to partner with other ACW Partnership members to implement many of the measures included in the Habitat Restoration Component of the ACW Protection Plan . The Valley Land Fund The Valley Land Fund works to preserve, enhance and expand the native wildlife habitat of the Rio Grande Valley through education, land ownership and the creation of economic incentives. The Valley Land Fund is one of several conservation organizations in the Rio Grande Valley with a keen interest in acquiring land in the Arroyo Colorado watershed for restoration and/or conservation. As an organization, the Valley Land Fund has expressed signifi cant willingness to work with the ACW Partnership to implement many of the measures included in the Habitat Restoration Component of the ACW Protection Plan . American Farmland Trust The American Farmland Trust works with landowners and communities to protect agricultural lands from development and keep farms and ranches in production. AFT has worked with land trusts and other organizations around the country to protect thousands of acres of farm and ranch land. . Edinburg World Birding Center January 2007 145 Arroyo Colorado Watershed Protection Plan
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CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .........
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CONTENTS - FIGURES Habitat Restorat
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TABLES LIST OF TABLES Table 1. Tabl
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Arroyo Colora
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Habitat Approxima
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY management practi
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Elements of the W
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INTRODUCTION In its most pristine c
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INTRODUCTION Colorado, where physic
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THE ARROYO COLORADO WATERSHED PARTN
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THE ARROYO COLORADO WATERSHED The A
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THE ARROYO COLORADO WATERSHED the D
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THE ARROYO COLORADO WATERSHED Figur
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THE ARROYO COLORADO WATERSHED Table
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THE ARROYO COLORADO WATERSHED Resac
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STATE OF THE WATERSHED From a natur
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STATE OF THE WATERSHED resacas loca
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STATE OF THE WATERSHED Water Qualit
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STATE OF THE WATERSHED Table 8. Des
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POLLUTION IN THE ARROYO COLORADO
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POLLUTION IN THE ARROYO COLORADO 1)
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INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK Successful
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INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK the water r
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ELEMENTS OF THE ARROYO COLORADO WAT
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EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Fostering lo
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EDUCATION AND OUTREACH • Distribu
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Page 165 and 166: MEASURING PROGRESS The ultimate mea
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Page 204 and 205: REFERENCES Arnold, J.G., P.M. Allen
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REFERENCES IBWC, 2003. Hydraulic Mo
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REFERENCES TAES (Texas Agricultural
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REFERENCES USEPA, 1999. Draft Guida
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