Local Watershed Management Planning in Virginia
Abstract: This
guidebook provides a comprehensive outline for the watershed
management planning process. It provides a framework for setting
local watershed goals and identifies sources for local assistance.
It is focused on Virginia, but much of the information is
applicable to the overall effort to protect and restore the
Chesapeake Bay.
Publisher: Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Web site: http://www.dcr.state.va.us/sw/docs/wshedguideb2b.pdf
A User’s Guide to Watershed Planning in Maryland
Abstract: The guide presents a common watershed planning framework for Maryland communities, assembles planning resources into one place, integrates regulatory drivers, and presents the methods necessary for completing a local watershed plan. Local government staff and other groups writing watershed plans in Maryland such as watershed organizations are encouraged to utilize this framework. The guide incorporates a review of more than 47 local watershed planning surveys; a review of existing watershed management planning guides; and research on Maryland GIS mapping, monitoring, modeling, and financial resources available to watershed planners. The guide starts by introducing a basic eight-step framework for developing watershed plans followed by 27 principles of an effective watershed plan. The remainder of the guide is dedicated to describing the methods used to complete the steps and meet the principles. The methods are organized into four broad categories: desktop analysis, field assessment, stakeholder involvement, and management methods. User’s Guide downloadable tools are provided in lieu of appendices and are referenced throughout the document.
Publisher: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Web site: http://dnr.maryland.gov/watersheds/pubs/userguide.html
Starting Up: A Handbook for New River and Watershed Organizations
Abstract: Based on the experience of dozens of veteran
leaders in the river and conservation movements, its articles
lay out the critical moves every newly forming organization
needs to thrive and grow, including: choosing a name, developing
your mission statement, recruiting your board of directors,
fundraising, working with volunteers, working with the media
and producing a newsletter. Pages of river-related examples
and much more.
Publisher: The River Network
Web site: http://www.rivernetwork.org/marketplace/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=121
The Do-It Yourself Watershed Planning Kit
Abstract: This kit focuses on watershed planning,
pulling together everything you need to begin crafting your
own local watershed protection plan. Included are the "Eight
Tools of Watershed
Protection" and "Impacts of Urbanization" slideshows
on CD-ROM, a watershed mapping exercise, resource protection
templates, case studies, guidance on what local resources
to use for information about your watershed, and a wealth
of research on the detrimental effects of impervious cover
on watershed health and strategies for mitigating these impacts.
Publisher: Center for Watershed Protection
Web site: http://www.cwp.org
Rapid Watershed Planning Handbook
Abstract: This comprehensive manual presents a rapid,
eight point program for developing effective watershed plans.
The handbook is divided into 4 parts: 1) nuts and bolts of
urban watershed protection with an emphasis on practical techniques
for crafting a plan a
Publisher: Center for Watershed Protection
Web site: http://www.cwp.org
Putting Together a Watershed Management Plan:A Guide for
Watershed Partnerships
Abstract: This guide is one of a series of publications
developed by the Conservation Technology Information Center
pertaining to water quality, agricultural, and natural resource
management and watershed management. The 15-page guide provides
a concise overview of watershed management planning in three
phases: 1)identifying challenges and objectives, 2)developing
the plan, and 3)implementing and evaluating the plan.
Publisher: Know Your Watershed (Conservation Technology
Information Center)
Web site: http://www.ctic.purdue.edu/CTIC/Catalog/WatershedManagement.html
Top Ten Watershed Lessons Learned
Abstract: This 57-page publication is full of practical
tips on watershed management. Ten key principles are outlined,
each with its own set of associated resources and local watershed
examples. An excellent resource. Available on-line and hard
copy format.
Publisher: Environmental Protection Agency
Web site: http://www.epa.gov/owow/lessons
The Practice of Watershed Protection: Techniques for Protecting
and Restoring Urban Watersheds
Abstract: This hardcover reference book contains 150
articles on all aspects of watershed protection and represents
a broad interdisciplinary approach to restoring and maintaining
watershed health.
Publisher: Center for Watershed Protection
Web site: http://www.cwp.org
Tracking TMDLs: A Field Guide for Evaluating Proposed Watershed
Restoration Plans
Abstract: A straightforward guide designed to give
the information needed to review and comment on TMDL watershed
cleanup plans. Step by step, learn about the TMDL program
and follow TMDL development on the imaginary Sique River.
Opportunities for public input and participation come alive
through questions you can ask your state water quality agency.
Learn tips on how to build community support and tap into
local resources.
Publisher: The River Network
Website: http://www.rivernetwork.org/marketplace/index.cfm
Protecting Your Watershed Through a Source Water Assessment
and Protection Plan: A How-To Workbook for Communities and
Watershed Groups
Abstract: This is a how-to workbook for communities
and watershed groups to develop and
implement an assessment and protection plan for existing and
new drinking watersheds.
Publisher: Environmental Protection Agency, Drinking
Water Branch
Website: http://www.epa.gov/reg3wapd/drinkingwater/pdf/videos_pdf/protecting_watershed.pdf
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