Lessons Learned

Information gathered from previous Restoration Projects, Capacity Building, and Collaborative Efforts

Nonpoint Source (NPS) Success Stories — by BC Capps — last modified 2007-02-19 06:06

Examples of pollution runoff reduction from the California State Water Resources Control Board

California Watershed Management: Lessons Learned — by BC Capps — last modified 2007-02-21 13:34

Compilation from the state Joint Task Force on California Watershed Management, including successful collaborative efforts, primers for agencies, keys to success in partnership, and much more.

Top 10 Watershed Lessons Learned — by BC Capps — last modified 2007-02-21 13:40

This document identifies the top lessons and presents them in one place from the first six years of U.S. EPA's use of a watershed approach. Each lesson is stand-alone and contains a short description of the lesson, a few examples to illustrate it (with a contact where more information can be obtained) and a list of key contacts and resources associated with the lesson. (Originally published in 1997, this document may be slightly out of date.)

Getting Your Feet Wet: A Social Marketing Guide for Watershed Programs — by BC Capps — last modified 2007-02-21 13:41

The first eight chapters of this book walk the reader through the social marketing process using water examples from Utah and throughout the country. The final four chapters offer short case studies of successful water-related social marketing efforts. The appendices are filled with worksheets, checklists, lists of additional resources and samples of audience research documents.

Network of Oregon Watershed Councils — by BC Capps — last modified 2007-05-05 15:16

The Network of Oregon Watershed Councils is dedicated to supporting the work of watershed councils throughout the state by increasing council capacity, improving key relationships and promoting public awareness of watersheds and watershed councils. Founded in November 2004 by watershed council coordinators and members from throughout Oregon, the Network aims to assist councils by working with our partners to provide tools and services that will make councils even more effective in their local watersheds.

Chesapeake Bay Program — by BC Capps — last modified 2007-05-05 15:24

The Chesapeake Bay Program is a unique regional partnership that has led and directed the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay since 1983. The Chesapeake Bay Program partners include the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia; the District of Columbia; the Chesapeake Bay Commission, a tri-state legislative body; the Environmental Protection Agency, representing the federal government; and participating citizen advisory groups.

Potomac Conservancy — by BC Capps — last modified 2007-05-05 15:19

The Potomac Conservancy conducts a comprehensive land protection program; develops and implements a variety of land and water restoration projects; provides counseling and other conservation support services for more than 70 other land trusts across four states and the District of Columbia; provides meaningful, hands-on volunteer and education programs for adults and young people to foster a stewardship ethic; and partners with other land trusts, conservation organizations, and local, state, and federal agencies to more efficiently and expeditiously achieve land protection and restoration goals.

Potomac Watershed Partnership — by BC Capps — last modified 2007-05-05 15:21

The Potomac Watershed Partnership (PWP) is providing a new opportunity to enhance the quality of life for all creatures that depend on the Potomac River basin. The PWP draws on the strengths of six primary organizations—the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, the Virginia Department of Forestry, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources/Forest Service, Ducks Unlimited, the Potomac Conservancy and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Working with private landowners, community organizations, businesses, and governments, the Partnership has undertaken a variety of efforts to protect the land and waters of this important watershed.