Core Principle 1: Watersheds are natural systems that we can work with

Washington Statewide Framework

The State of Washington has implemented a statewide watershed approach. The State's framework is designed to improve the basis for decision-making, for both regulatory and non-regulatory programs. Watershed teams with representatives from different participating programs meet with stakeholders in the basin to identify information needs and develop a strategic data collection plan. The result is a common database that enables stakeholders to target their efforts to the most effective actions.

Case Study Links:

   Cooper River Corridor Project, SC

   Occoquan Watershed, VA

   North Carolina Statewide Framework

   Boulder Creek Watershed, CO

   Merrimack River Initiative, New England

   Washington Statewide Framework