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How was the
plan developed?
The Jewett Creek
Streamkeepers hosted a watershed-wide public scoping meeting in March 1998.
Through both a questionnaire and a group discussion, the community outlined
opportunities for enhancement in the watershed. The Streamkeepers combined
these suggestions into five categories for enhancing the watershed. We
call these categories "Plan Elements" and for each element we list "Actions"
to help maintain and improve the health of the watershed.
Implementation
Strategy
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Maintain a well
balanced mix of stakeholders in the Jewett Creek
Streamkeepers group.
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Hold regular meetings
to address watershed issues.
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Use the group consensus
method and the stewardship plan to make decisions.
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Evaluate the plan
biannually.
Plan Elements
& Goals
I. RESTORATION
A.
Improve fish habitat
B. Restore
native plants
C. Improve
fish passage at culverts and other barriers
D. Prevent
road runoff from entering the stream
E. Stabilize
eroding stream banks
F. Work to
prevent severe flood damage
II. EDUCATION
& OUTREACH
A.
Heighten awareness of Jewett Creek watershed and issues pertaining
to it
B. Improve
and expand outdoor education programs
C. Work to
educate people about ecosystem values and find a non regulatory approach
to problem solving
D. Host annual
stream clean-up events
E. Increase
participation in Streamkeepers meetings
F. Encourage
respect for private property
III. LAND -
USE ISSUES
A.
Preserve open space areas
B. Work to
implement zoning laws that reflect concern for the ecosystem
IV. RECREATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES & IMPROVEMENTS
A.
Prevent stream bank erosion
B. Improve
trail access
V. MONITORING
A.
Collect baseline data
B. Collect
runoff data
C. Act as "watchdogs"
for activities occurring in the watershed that are harmful to the ecosystem
If you have
questions or comments, feel free to email
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