TOP TEN WATERSHED LESSONS

LEARNED

TOP TEN WATERSHED LESSONS LEARNED

1. The Best Plans Have Clear Vision, Goals and
Action Items
2. Good Leader are Committed and Empower
Others
3. Having a Coordinator at a Watershed Level is
Desirable
4. Environmental, Economic and Social Values
are Compatible
5. Plans Only Succeed if Implemented
6. Partnership Equals Power
7. Good Tools are Available
8. Measure, Communicate and Account for
Progress
9. Education and Involvement Drive Action
10.Build on Small Successes

The Best Plans Have Clear Vision,

Goals, and Action Items
I want to be able to see my feet Bernie
Fowler
Vision
Goals
Objectives
Action Items

Example
CHEASAPEAK BAY WATERSHED

2. Good Leaders are Committed and

Empower Others
If your actions inspire others to dream
more, learn more, and become more, you
are a leader John Quincy Adams
How you get there is flexible
Leaders are individuals or groups who care
about the watershed and its future.

3. Having a Coordinator at the

Watershed Level is Desirable
A good coordinator is key to a successful
watershed protection effort.
The one who can commit to spending
enough time to really make a difference.

Example
TENSAS RIVER RIVER WATERSHED

Benefits from having

a Homegrown
Coordinator
Duck Hunter Loves It

4. Environmental, Economic and

Social Values are Compatible
Sustainability