National Estuary Program Fact Sheets
The following fact sheets about the National Estuary Program are available:
National Estuary Programs (NEPs) in Action
The following success stories demonstrate the significant work being done, and the broad range of issues being addressed by the NEPs. Each highlights how the NEPs implement the Clean Water Act in ways that are effective, efficient, collaborative and adaptive. To find out more about the NEPs featured, please visit their websites listed in each fact sheet, or go to National Estuary Home Pages.
- Addressing Climate Change
- Improving Water Quality
- Seeking Sustainable Funding
- Engaging in Smart Growth
- Protecting and Restoring Habitat, Living Resources
- Determining Value of Estuaries
- Identifying Invasive Species
- Fostering Stewardship
Smart Growth through the NEPs
Because growth and development can have a profound effect on water quality, many NEPs have shown leadership in local Smart Growth efforts to protect and improve their estuaries:
- Coastal and Heartland National Estuary Partnership
- Lower Columbia River
- Maryland Coastal Bays
- Tampa Bay
General NEP Information
See: General Fact Sheets from EPA's National Estuary Program