The Watershed Project Management GuideA key question for individuals involved in managing watersheds is, "What is an effective process that will integrate science, policy, and public participation in order to help manage water resources effectively?" The Watershed Project Management Guide presents a four-phase approach to watershed management that is based on a collaborative process th |
Contents
1 Why Watersheds? | 1 |
2 Watershed Management Process | 9 |
3 Watershed Processes | 21 |
4 Partnership Development and Operation | 37 |
5 Assessment and Problem Identification Phase | 61 |
6 Plan Development | 91 |
7 The Watershed Management Plan | 123 |
8 Implementation | 129 |
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