This report describes the
framework for prioritizing program activities utilizing a Targeted Watershed Approach
(TWA). The Illinois EPA is committed to
directing available resources within Bureau of Water programs to watersheds where the
greatest environmental benefit can be realized. To the extent that flexibility is
available in our mandated and delegated responsibilities under the federal Clean Water Act
(CWA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), and state statutes, the Illinois EPA targets
those programs and watersheds that have the greatest impact on human health issues and
ecosystem protection. Therefore, watersheds are targeted for specific action while using
the balance of available programmatic resources to maintain a statewide baseline program. |
