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Our Mission:

“To protect and enhance the water resources of the Middle Eel River Watershed through education and implementation of soil and water conservation practices.”

Our Vision:

Through a focus on nonpoint source pollution, improve the water quality, enhance recreation and promote conservation of natural resources in the Middle Eel River Watershed.

Who We Are:

A coalition of concerned individuals and agencies led by Manchester College, funded through a Section 319 Clean Water Act Grant.

• The 1987 amendments to the Clean Water Act (CWA) established the Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Program. Section 319 addresses the need for greater federal leadership to help focus state and local nonpoint source efforts.
• Funding period – Jan 1, 2009 through Dec 31, 2012
  

What We Do:

Our project consists of four major components:

• Write a Watershed Management Plan – Providing a framework for our energy and resources. The
• Watershed management plan is still being written.
• Administer an intensive water monitoring program – Based on sound science, identify water quality
• issues and concerns in the watershed. We have finished our first year of monitoring and you can access the results by clicking here.
• Develop and Implement a cost-share program – Provide financial assistance to landowners for the
• implementation of best management practices in critical areas.
• Education and Outreach – Sponsor events for recreation and education