The Recipient must have one (1) or more acres in size in an area identified as having a water quality impairment or high potential for impairment from NPS pollution from agricultural activities. The recipient must have a demonstrated need for the BMP's and resources adequate to meet minimum participation levels.
Priority for grant applications is assigned primarily on the basis of:
Other factors considered include watershed priority, available funds, development of water quality parameters and documentation of BMP effectiveness. Repeat grants are available but contingent on prior satisfactory progress.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 600-5-5-.07
O.C.G.A. Secs. 2-6-27; 12-2-4; 12-2-6; 12-2-7.