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Watershed groups flow together for funding <br />A <br />r <br />Call us <br />Subscribe <br />Post Classified Ad <br />Buy a print ad <br />Buy an online ad <br />Staff directory <br />Reach web staff <br />Write to the editor <br />Set my homepage <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />"Watershed groups are handling huge issues out there and have tremendous <br />outreach networks to really get people to understand the issues and get involved," <br />Fox said. "Congress should understand we're doing that here in the West." <br />Theresa Steeley of the North Fork River Improvement Association in Hotchkiss <br />says her watershed group does a little bit of everything to make sure Colorado's <br />water resources are protected and treasured. <br />"We work with landowners, gravel companies and all those that could potentially <br />threaten the health of a river, and we work to find a solution to problems that are <br />out there. Plus, we do it in a way that isn't litigious," Steeley said. <br />The association has restored more than six miles of river and rebuilt four irrigation <br />diversions, in addition to running an extensive water quality program. <br />But on top of all the projects, the issue of funding is a constant battle for many <br />watershed groups such as Steeley's. <br />Local citizens, corporations and state and federal money help the groups in their <br />efforts in addition to the Colorado Watershed Protection Fund, a tax "checkoff' <br />donation on the Colorado tax refund form that provides about $100,000 in funding <br />to the groups each year. <br />Supporters of watershed groups, however, say Colorado watershed groups need a <br />higher profile and more federal money to be successful in the array of projects they <br />undertake. <br />"We still try to diversify where we get our money from, though," Steeley said. <br />"If one thing falls down the tubes, then at least we'll have a little money from <br />somewhere else to fall back on." <br />Ads by Google <br />Stanly County Online <br />Your online guide to Stanly County. Classifieds, News & Local Events <br />www.stanlycountyonline.com <br />Interview R.E. Agents <br />Submit info on what you want to sell or buy and find an Agent. <br />www.findanagent.us <br />Real Estate Agent <br />Free info & links to Real Estate Agents and mis listings. <br />www.globaidirectsvcs.com <br />ED Email-this .page to a friend <br />0 2005 Cox Newspapers, Inc. - The Daily Sentinel <br />By using this service, you accept the terms of our visitor agreement and privacy policy. <br />Registered site users, you may edit your profile. <br />@r <br />Dail <br />8 <br />Sped <br />re <br />http: / /www.gjsentinel.com/news/ content / news /stories /2005/01/24/1_24_1a Watershed Fu... 1/24/2005 <br />