The Nine Elements that Must Be Included in a 319 Watershed Based Plan Identify causes & sources of pollution – TMDL feature Estimate load reductions expected – TMDL feature Describe mgmt measures & targeted critical areas – TMDL feature Estimate technical and financial assistance needed Develop education component Develop schedule – TMDL option Describe interim, measurable milestones – TMDL option Identify indicators to measure progress Develop a monitoring component – TMDL option

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