Laws and Programs 



Using the assessment results, DEM will identify priority waterbcxiies for program 

 implementation efforts, focusing efforts on sources which are either ineffectively regtilated 

 or unregulated Criteria to be use in setting priorities among watersheds and'source 

 categories include availability of information, the value of the resource as water supply or 

 fish and wildlife habitat, willingness of town officials and local interest groups to 

 participate in non-point source control efforts, cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, 

 availability of funds, and other factors. 



DEM anticipates that the state will use a dual approach in identifying and implementing 

 best management practices. Projected activities at the state level include coordination and 

 strengthening of ongoing programs, regulatory revisions, and preparation of educational 

 materials. Intensive site-specific implementation of BMPs will proceed on a watershed or 

 sub-watershed basis in targeted project areas, as developed priorities dictate. DEM hopes 

 to develop a program design which will provide flexibility in its application, so as to aUow 

 for revision of priorities and program strategy as experience is gained and new data 

 becomes available. 



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