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Collaborative Federalism and the Emerging Role of Local Nonprofits in Water Quality Implementation

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  • John C. Morris
  • William A. Gibson
  • William M. Leavitt
  • Shana C. Jones

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While much has been written about collaborative federalism, the focus of this research has been on collaboration between governmental agencies at the national, state, and local levels. However, a growing body of evidence suggests there is a greater role available for nongovernmental actors in collaborative federalism. This article presents a case in which a local grassroots environmental nonprofit organization plays a critical role in the implementation of Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. We conclude that such collaboration provides local governments with a "force multiplier" that can enhance both collaborative federalism and policy outcomes.

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  • John C. Morris & William A. Gibson & William M. Leavitt & Shana C. Jones, 2014. "Collaborative Federalism and the Emerging Role of Local Nonprofits in Water Quality Implementation," Publius: The Journal of Federalism, CSF Associates Inc., vol. 44(3), pages 499-518.
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