WaterNews for December 16, 2005       
Benjamin H. Grumbles,  Assistant Administrator
Office of Water

EPA released the “National Management Measures to Control Nonpoint Source Pollution from Urban Areas”  This comprehensive document will help local governments and others protect water resources from polluted runoff that can result from everyday activities and urban development.  The guidance will also help municipalities and other regulated entities implement  stormwater programs.  This publication includes voluntary guidance on 12 management measures designed to prevent and control runoff from urban and suburban lands.  The management measures cover topics including watershed assessment and protection runoff from new and existing development. The new guidance is available at: http://www.epa.gov/nps/urbanmm