URBANWATERS FEDERAL PARTNERSHIP Restoring Urban Wafers, Revitalizing Communities THE GREEN-DUWAMISH URBAN WATERS FEDERAL PARTNERSHIP 2020 EPA OVERVIEW The Urban Waters Federal Partnership (UWFP) is an EPA program with 20 sites designated across the country. The Green-Duwamish is the only designation in EPA Region 10. The GD- UWFP is focused on delivering needed on-the ground projects working to aid communities in the watershed. We hope to fill gaps and not duplicate efforts. Specifically, efforts are non- regulatoiy, community focused and works achieving water quality goals. Our program serves as a partnership resource ior many different EPA efforts — connect with us! epa.gov/urbanwaterspartners Project Successes include: • Pollution indicators with youth and community organizations • Ecosystem services analysis with non-profits, university, and other federal partners • Community engagement and information dissemination • Green infrastructure and environmental restoration Strategy: • Impact with small amounts of money • Spend reflecting community identified needs • Partnering communities and organizations with federal and non-lederal governments • Substantial match and leveraged in-kind contributions (3:1 over the past 3 years) • Volunteerism and adoptability focus Priorities: • Watershed and community benefits, environmental justice focus • Building on Clean Water Act core programs, TMDLs, and permits • Work in partnership with the NEP • Transferable lessons/tools beyond G-D to sites throughout the I)N W • Holistic project scope: engage end users, land managers, and community stakeholders Funding: Project funds are directed to community and non-profit organizations. Typically, $40-45K goes towards 4-5 community entities annually, focused towards immediate impact, equitable needs, and project competition. Administration of the GD-UWFP is provided by USDA Forest Service and EPA Region 10 with staff support time. Contact: Weston Brinkley, GD-UWFP Ambassador weston@streetsoundsecology.com 206-412-3244 November 2020 www.epa.gov/urbanwaterspartners/urban-waters-and-green-cluwaniLsli-watershed-Washington ------- |