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Watershed Planning <br />Watershed planning begins when citizens of a <br />watershed evaluate the condition of their land <br />and water resources. They then develop a plan <br />to restore or keep the resources in desired <br />condition while meeting key social, economic, <br />and ecological needs in the watershed. <br />Steps in Watershed Planning <br />• Form a watershed planning committee <br />that includes a variety of interests <br />and occupations in your basin. <br /> 40 <br /> <br /> 41. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ? .' A L <br />• Hold a public meeting to identify the North Fork of the Gunnison River <br />resource concerns in the basin. <br />• Form a technical advisory team composed of representatives of <br />agencies and organizations that can help you gather information and <br />find solutions. <br />• Conduct an inventory to determine the total stream miles and <br />condition of critical reaches in the watershed. <br />• Prepare a plan, reviewing the range of alterna- <br />tives, setting priorities, evaluating cost efficiency <br />and project effectiveness, and securing funds. <br />• Present the plan to the public for review and <br />adoption. <br />• Implement the plan using financial and technical <br />assistance available from a variety of sources. <br />• Monitor and evaluate progress annually. <br />T <br />F? <br />0 <br />0 <br />a <br />31 <br />Watershed Planning Meeting