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Watershed Assessment Program
Purpose:
Develop a scientific base of knowledge that characterizes physical, chemical, cultural, historic, biological, social,
economic, organizational, and political resources of the MWMO to guide planning and management decisions in the watershed.
Justification:
A Watershed Assessment Program meets the purpose of water management programs found under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103B.201
and enables a management and prioritization of water resource issues that is scientifically based, accurate, and effective.
Furthermore, local water management plans need to meet standards set within the MWMO's Watershed Management Plan.
Thus, it is the MWMO's duty to conduct a thorough assessment process prior to writing rules, setting standards or prioritizing
future MWMO projects.
Objectives:
Provide information needed to set performance standards for the watershed
Conduct basic research to further knowledge on general water resource issues within and beyond the watershed's boundaries
Conduct assessments within the watershed to define the ecological, physical, biological, cultural, social, economic, organizational,
and political characteristics that comprise the MWMO
Conduct project-based diagnostic and feasibility studies
Provide information to support other MWMO projects and programs
Provide information to inform the prioritization and use of the MWMO's natural, financial and human resources
Provide watershed information to organizations both inside and outside the MWMO's boundaries
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