Watershed Management

A watershed is the land area from which water drains to a particular water body.  Watersheds come in all shapes and sizes and they cross county, state, and national boundaries.  A watershed planning and management approach, which is key to meeting clean water goals, represents a comprehensive and integrated way to protect all water resources, including uplands, drainage basins, wetlands, surface water, and groundwater.

What's New?

• EPA Needs to Accelerate Adoption of Numeric Nutrient Water Quality Standards
  This August 2009 report from the EPA Office of Inspector General evaluates the effectiveness of EPA’s actions to establish nutrient water quality standards in waters covered by the Clean Water Act. 

Opportunities for Involvement: 

• Sustainability Community of Practice
  This CoP is composed of five task forces: Sustainable Utilities; Sustainable Watersheds; Industrial/Corporate Approaches; Stormwater and Green Infrastructure; and Energy Conservation and Climate Change.
  WEF staff contact:
  Matt Ries
  703-684-2400 x 7255
  mries@wef.org
  
  
• Watershed Management Committee
  The committee recommends, develops, and conducts activities to advance the understanding and use of watershed management.
  WEF staff contact:
  Greg McNelly
  703-684-2400 x 7450
  gmcnelly@wef.org