Watershed Action Plans
What is a Watershed Action Plan?
A Watershed Action Plan is for planning, tracking and measuring implementation of watershed improvement projects.
Watershed action Plans are dynamic and focused on identifying project areas, prioritizing project areas, developing implementation plans, and tracking water resource improvements.
Watershed Action Plan Storymap
Community Involvement
These Watershed Action Plans are intended to bring together stakeholders and community partners to take action in their watersheds. Watershed groups, community partners, and other residents are encouraged to contribute to the Watershed Action Plan development in the following ways:
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Join NC Stream Watch
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Complete the Source Conveyance Identification Tool
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Identify problems within the focus area
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Create a story about your watershed to share (powerpoint, video, narrative with pictures, etc)
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Develop goals, strategies, objectives, and a timeline to address the identified problems
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Submit documents to the Watershed Action Plan Core Stakeholders
Have specific questions about engaging your community in a Watershed Action Plan?
Email Lauren.Daniel@ncdenr.gov
Community Engagement Tools
Contribute to your Watershed Action Plan with these tools:
Source Conveyance Identification Tracker (SCITS)
Educational Resources
Use these resources to help inform your community.
Video: Walnut Creek Watershed: Community Engagement
Presentation: How do you tell your story? Learn about Dana Drive Focus Area
Presentation: Stream Restoration Projects Using Bioengineered or Natural Channel Design Approach.
Presentation: Green Stormwater Infrastructure Primer for Elected Officials and Interested Residents
The Value of Green Infrastructure
Additional Information abut Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Learn About Your Watershed
Use the tools below to learn about your own watershed.
Map Your Drinking Water (UNC-TV)
NC Watershed Stewardship Network
Tool Support
Interested in how to use the Watershed Action Plan tools?
Related Funding Resources
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