Watershed Planning
In 1999, the Popo Agie Conservation District initiated a community based watershed planning effort.
In 1999, the Popo Agie Conservation District initiated a community based watershed planning effort.
The purpose of the planning effort was to provide an opportunity for local people to identify and assess natural resource concerns and opportunities within the Popo Agie Watershed, determine what condition were desired, and formulate alternatives to achieve those desired results based upon voluntary, incentive-driven opportunities. Together, local citizens have worked to develop a plan to improve water quality while preserving the economic sustainability of agriculture, recreation, wildlife, and municipalities.
The purpose of the planning effort was to provide an opportunity for local people to identify and assess natural resource concerns and opportunities within the Popo Agie Watershed, determine what condition were desired, and formulate alternatives to achieve those desired results based upon voluntary, incentive-driven opportunities. Together, local citizens have worked to develop a plan to improve water quality while preserving the economic sustainability of agriculture, recreation, wildlife, and municipalities.
Four overriding themes were identified.
Four overriding themes were identified.
Water Quality
Water Quality
Water Quantity
Water Quantity
Upland
Upland
Riparian/Wetland
Riparian/Wetland
Popo Agie Watershed Plan complete document.pdfPopo Agie Watershed Plan
Popo Agie Watershed Plan
2005
2005
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Popo Agie Watershed Planning Mission Statement
Popo Agie Watershed Planning Mission Statement
The Popo Agie Conservation District will engage our community in a collaborative effort to create a watershed plan that reflects the values, interests, and goals as defined by the District’s constituents. By acknowledging the diversity of the resources within the Popo Agie Watershed, our intent is to provide the leadership and assistance for maintaining and improving: 1) Natural Resources, 2) Economic Sustainability, 3) Water Quality, 4) Water Quantity, and 5) Customs and Cultures.
The Popo Agie Conservation District will provide the tools to implement a successful watershed plan through education, voluntary participation, and incentive driven opportunities.