steps in watershed planning and implementation process
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Tracking WWP Implementation
Steps in Watershed Planning and Implementation Process Build partnerships Characterize the watershed to identify
problems Set goals and identify solutions Design an implementation program Implement the watershed plan Measure progress and make adjustments
Handbook p. 2-5
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Implement & Measure Creating an organizational structure Implementing activities Preparing work plans Sharing results Evaluating your program Making adjustments
Key implementation activities Ensure technical assistance in design &
installation of management measures Provide training & support to landowners &
others in operating & maintaining measures Manage funding & track expenditures for each
action & the project as a whole Conduct land treatment & water quality
monitoring, interpretation & reporting Measure progress against schedules &
milestones Communicate status & results to stakeholders Coordinate implementation activities among
stakeholders & within the implementation team
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Arroyo ColoradoWPP Implementation Project Meeting Facilitation
Quarterly and Biannual SC and WG meetings Identifying potential projects to meet ACWPP goals
Writing grants and tracking applications Encourage implementation of BMPs Implement O&E Campaign Track Implementation Provide Monthly Updates Update Membership Lists Administering Website
Watershed Coordinator RoleGoal
Increase adoption of behavior & practices that improve water quality
Roles Provide grant writing assistance Host educational meetings for public Meet with individuals & small groups to
encourage involvement Track implementation & share results
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Provide grant writing assistance for both funding & technical assistance to: Local municipalities for improving
infrastructure and treatment processes Local counties for additional assistance
for activities (e.g. septic inspection) Local Ag groups (e.g. SWCDs) for cost-
share assistance
Watershed plan serves as foundation for preparing proposals
Arroyo Colorado WPP Implementation Proposal Questions How does project address issues identified by
stakeholders? How will project involve local stakeholders? How will project achieve milestones in WPP? How will project benefit overall efforts of WPP? How does project meet emerging issues not
outlined in WPP? How will successes of projects be publicized?
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Arroyo Colorado WPPPromotion of BMP Adoption
Get the word out to: Stakeholders-all of them Public Officials, COG, Region M-WPG Environmental Groups Civic Organizations Educators, children 3rd-12th grade General Public
Share Results Continuous communication is essential
Builds credibility, trust & confidence Builds support for implementation Strengthens accountability among partners Stimulates stakeholder involvement
Process outlined in Element E
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Share Results Provide information on
interim results Publicize team
accomplishments thru: Watershed report card Fact sheet Brochure Annual report
Report how plan is working
Report how deficiencies are being addressed Encourage stakeholders
to contribute ideas on how to improve
Share progress reports & results thru various media: Press releases Ads in local
newspapers Television or radio
public service announcements
Presentations at community meetings (HMOs, civic groups, PTA)
Local cable station Press conference
Arroyo Colorado WPPConstant Communication
Monthly Updates Annual Newsletters Public Service
Announcements
Local News Appearance
Website Facebook
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Host educational meetings for public as appropriate related to:
Ag related education programs Urban related education programs Updates on current water quality levels
and progress to date (2 annually at most)
Meet with individuals & small groups to encourage involvement by: Working with influential individuals Working with elected officials Identifying and engaging others that
should be involved
Rogers, E. (1995). Diffusion of innovations. (5th ed.). New York, NY: Free Press.
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6.) Measuring Progress Know the plan and supporting
documents Set up your files and store
everything ASAP-stay organized!
Create spreadsheets to track milestones
Follow up w/person you ask for the info
Highlight milestones when accomplished
Conduct monitoring projects to assess water quality
Evaluate Your Program Monitor water quality & land treatment Integrate results back into your program Create decision points for reviewing info &
deciding need for changes in program
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Evaluate Your ProgramTrack Progress Track Progress
Regularly review implementation activities Compare results with interim milestones Provide feedback to stakeholders Determine whether corrections warranted
Schedule regular reviews to evaluate Process used to implement program Progress on plan Implementation results Feedback from landowners & stakeholders
Key Milestone Categories & Strategies in Arroyo Colorado WPP
Habitat Restoration Small and regional wetland systems
Agricultural BMPs Acres of agricultural land under WQMPs
Wastewater Infrastructure New wastewater connections for colonia residents New wastewater treatment facilities Wastewater facility upgrades Enhanced wastewater treatment systems
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Tracking ProgressMilestones Table
AnticipatedCompletion Date
Milestone Status Actual/ Anticipated Completion Date
Tracking Outreach/Education
Date # of Attendees
Survey Conducted Y/N
Event Description
Tracking AgricultureYear # of Soil Samples # of WQMPs Acres County
Tracking HabitatDate Type of Habitat
DevelopedLocation Size Status
Timeline of Plum Creek WPP Implementation Grants
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Plum Creek Tracking of Urban Stormwater Management
Evaluate Your ProgramAnalyze Monitoring DataPerform routine (i.e. quarterly) summary analysis of water quality & land treatment to: Track progress Assess quality of data Provide early feedback on trends, change
& problems in watershed
Tips Accomplish thru progress reports & regular
team meetings Designate someone to review data
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Arroyo Colorado WPP Workgroup & Steering Committee Meetings Update on progress of ACWPP Identify current key issues Update on ongoing projects Grants Update
Available opportunity and priority areas Solicit suggestions for proposals and
partners
Evaluate Your ProgramAnalyze Monitoring Data
Land treatment data Inventory practices
implemented Status of practices
implemented Index of effects of
implementation
Water quality data Evaluate data
collection efficiency & quality
Screen data Conduct
exploratory data analysis
Look at supporting data
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Evaluate Your ProgramAnalyze Monitoring Data
Perform periodic intensive analysis to assess: Status Changes Trends Watershed response to implementation
Arroyo Colorado Analysis of Status, Changes & Trends
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Make AdjustmentsNot Meeting Implementation Milestones
Did weather-related causes postpone implementation?
Was there a shortfall in anticipated funding for implementing management measures?
Was there a shortage of technical assistance? Did we misjudge the amount of time needed
to install some of the practices? Did we fail to account for cultural barriers to
adoption?
Make AdjustmentsNot Making Progress Toward Reducing Pollutant Loads
Are we implementing and using the management measures correctly?
Has the weather been unusual? Have there been unusual events or surprises in
the watershed? Are we doing the right things? Are our targets reasonable? Are we monitoring the right parameters? Do we need to wait longer before we can
reasonably expect to see results?
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Adaptive ManagementAddressing Emerging Issues in the Arroyo
Sustainability of the Partnership Creation of Financial Development Workgroup
Bacteria impairment added to 303(d) list Improving Loading Reductions
Quantifying Urban BMP effectiveness (established Urban Stormwater Workgroup)
Quantifying Ag BMP effectiveness (SWAT modeling results)
Constructed Wetlands Identifying most effective location vs. large regional system
Increased Public Awareness Public Meetings
Revisit the watershed plan
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Remember The End Goal