Watershed Planning using the U.S. EPA Handbook

Benefits

This live audio conference - conducted by one of the key contributors to the U.S. EPA's Handbook for Developing Watershed Plans to Restore and Protect Our Waters - will provide a broad overview of the watershed planning approach being used by federal and state agencies nationwide. Watershed plans address all aspects of protecting and restoring rivers, lakes, streams, wetlands, and coastal waters. They are used by drinking water utilities, storm water program managers, agricultural agencies, natural resource professionals, industrial permittees, and others involved in managing or using surface waters. If you're looking for an understandable summary of how water resources are assessed and managed, this program is for you!

Learning Objectives:

• You will be able to review U.S. EPA's nine key elements for watershed plans.
• You will be able to discuss assessing the watershed's land use, land cover, and hydrology.
• You will be able to identify appropriate pollutant reduction strategies.
• You will be able to explain prioritizing and targeting management practices for implementation.