| i | TITLE PAGE |
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Project name
State
County or counties where the project is located
Name of the water resource to be protected
Size of the project in acres
The primary and secondary water pollutants being
addressed in the project
Name and address of primary contact person |
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| ii | TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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| iii | ABSTRACT |
| Provide a brief (not to exceed 1 page) overview or executive
summary of the Watershed Management Plan document. |
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| 1.0 | INTRODUCTION |
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| 1.1 | Describe the purpose of the Watershed Management Plan
(i.e. reduce atrazine levels in a reservoir, increase
dissolved oxygen, reduce nutrient loadings, sediment). |
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| 1.2 | Explain who this plan is being prepared with (i.e.
Describe the targeted audience?) This may be the same
group as identified in 2.1 below. |
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| 1.3 | Explain intended use or objective of the plan. |
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| 1.4 | Briefly describe how The Planning Process in the
National Planning Procedures Handbook is being used
beginning with the initial planning session through an
evaluation of the implemented resource plan. |
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| 2.0 | WATERSHED AGREEMENT OR MEMOS OF UNDERSTANDING |
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| 2.1 | Identify participating landowners, agencies,
organizations and describe any agreements that may have
been reached by the stakeholders. |
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| 2.2 | Describe any formal approval or adoption process being
considered by local stakeholders. |
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| 3.0 | DESCRIBE THE WATERSHED |
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| Briefly describe the landscape to include a broad range of
watershed characteristics and attributes impacting the
planning process. To the extent possible, this information
can be displayed in graphic or tabular format. |
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| 3.1 | Physical and geographic landforms, hydrologic, climatic
and ecological features (i.e. annual precipitation,
soils, important geologic features); |
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| 3.2 | Land use (i.e. cropland,
hayland, pastureland,
rangeland, forest land, other farmland, barren land,
other rural land, urban and built-up areas, rural
transportation land and water areas; |
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Cropping history by field and/or subwatershed
Total acres of crops
Refer also to "Watershed Planning Checklist" |
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| 3.3 | Land cover types and data (i.e. cropland, grassland,
forest land, urban/transportation, percent residue
cover, erodibility factor, slope and length of slope
and common management practices and cropping rotations
(3 to 5 Years); |
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| 3.4 | Water body use, classifications, and standards
(streams, lakes, ground water, wetlands); |
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| 3.5 | Fish and Wildlife Resources; |
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| 3.6 | Economic base (i.e. primary income sources); |
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| 3.7 | Population demographics (i.e. density, distribution); |
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| 3.8 | Farm demographics to include a list or table-including:
 number of farms in project area
number of low income or minority farms
type of farms, such as dairy or small grains
number of farms, by type
average size of farm operation, by type |
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| 3.9 | Brief summary of involved local units of government; |
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| 3.10 | Cultural and other resources. |
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| 4.0 | INVENTORY THE RESOURCES IN THE WATERSHED |
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| Describe the accepted or stated condition of the natural
resources within the watershed. Provide or otherwise refer
to documentation when data is available. |
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| 4.1 | Surface Water; |
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| 4.2 | Ground Water; |
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| 4.3 | Fish and Wildlife; |
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| 4.4 | Habitat / Special Ecosystems (e.g. wetlands, forests); |
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| 4.5 | Cultural Resources; |
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| 4.6 | Other Resources (Air). |
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| 5.0 | IDENTIFY THE PROBLEMS |
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| Describe the specific water resource management problems by
analyzing the data and identifying the sources and causes of
impairment mentioned in the assessment focusing on a
discussion of documented ground water/surface water
problems. The use of Ad Hoc committees to analyze and
identify specific resource problems is recommended. This
effort equates to Steps 1 and 4 in Phase I - Collection and
Analysis of the NRCS Planning Process described in the
January 1996 National Planning Procedures Handbook. |
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| 5.1 | Point Sources (only if commonly known); |
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| 5.2 | NonPoint Sources; |
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| 5.3 | Identify Accepted Physical/Chemical Pollutants; |
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| | Include actual data or known estimates for key
parameters, including, where appropriate, conventional
pollutants (e.g., biochemical oxygen demand, nutrients,
and fecal coliform bacteria), agricultural pesticides,
and toxic substances (e.g., metals and organics), and
sediment. |
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| 5.4 | Related Known Problems or Impediments;
 Degraded Physical Habitat (i.e. sheet, rill, ephemeral
erosion, wetland & fisheries, etc.)
Hydrological Modifications (i.e. landuse changes,
increased impervious areas, channelization, etc.)
Endangered Species
History of Agricultural Pesticide Use
Local Concerns (i.e. known human health hazards,
wildlife concerns, community development, agricultural
economics, etc.). |
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| 6.0 | FORMULATE ALTERNATIVE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES |
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| Consider and evaluate alternatives to address the
environmental problems described above. Strategies need to
consider not only solutions to the problems, but also
economic impacts from implementing or failing to implement
identified alternatives. Identify available incentives
which may be useful in selecting alternatives. |
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| 6.1 | Use of appropriate Best Management Practices to protect
the watershed (include a listing of practices); |
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| 6.2 | Describe other management alternatives considered; |
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| 6.3 | Identify any proposed land use changes; |
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| 6.4 | Identify permanent or structural solutions considered; |
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| 6.5 | Describe financial incentives available. |
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| 7.0 | DRAFT A WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN |
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| 7.1 | State project goals and objectives (derived from #1.3); |
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| 7.2 | Describe planned improvements in the watershed (derived from #6.0); |
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| 7.3 | Describe any current or proposed monitoring and/or
evaluation efforts within the project and the likely
changes in water quality that can be expected from the
monitoring and/or evaluation efforts. |
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| 7.4 | Establish project milestones established by local project participants; |
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| 7.5 | Review the "draft" plan with local stakeholders and
make any modifications to gain acceptance from the
community that implementation of planned practices will
adequately address the water resource problems. |
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| 8.0 | ESTIMATE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION BUDGET & IDENTIFY SOURCES OF FUNDING |
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| Describe known or estimated costs to implement the plan as
well as known and/or potential funding sources. Develop an
annual budget over a 5-year time period. Utilize graphics
or tabular data when possible. |
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| 9.0 | APPENDIX |
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| 9.1 | Maps of the Watershed:
 Hydrologic Unit Boundary
Soils
Land Use
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
Location of Wetlands
Property Ownership
Aerial Photography |
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| 9.2 | Supporting Technical Documentation |
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| 9.3 | Letters of Support (i.e. include letters documenting
problems, decisions and commitments made by local,
state and federal government agencies and others. |
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| 9.4 | Information and education campaign which explains
the Watershed Management Plan and planning process. |
