A watershed approach is a coordinating framework for environmental management involving diverse stakeholders and using sound science to focus resources on high priority issues within areas defined by their water system. A successful watershed approach promotes collaboration and communication between stakeholders with a variety of perspectives, from habitat preservation to hydropower generation. This page provides an outline of the watershed approach - a blueprint for watershed management.
Next Generation of Conservation
Talk About Clean Water
No doubt about it, we can’t live without it…nor can Missouri’s amazing mix of aquatic life. Find out what’s going on with our watery world. Comment on entries and follow links.
The Watershed Approach
These articles address the effects of typical development on water resources and outline the steps a community can take to reduce the impacts of development. Few communities are alone in a watershed. Instead, they are affected by the activities of adjacent political jurisdictions - upstream or downstream, uphill or downhill - in a common watershed.
- Why Watershed Conservation?
- Nonpoint Source Water Pollution
- Impacts of Development on Waterways
- Strategies For Coping With Stormwater
- Asking the right Questions
Missouri Stream Team
The Missouri Stream Team Program is one of the most successful volunteer programs around. Citizens throughout the state are working to protect and improve our stream resources. Visit this section to learn more about getting involved with Stream Teams in your area.
