Watershed Planning Guide
Guide to watershed planning for farm groups, covering goals, partners, data and actions at the watershed scale. Work through the steps in order and keep notes on what you find along the way.
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The steps on this page
- Define the watershed and goals
- List partners and agencies
- Gather water quality data
- Map land uses and concerns
- Identify priority areas
- Choose practices and programs
- Set a timeline and roles
- Monitor and share results
- Update the plan regularly
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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