For Watershed Organizations

Dutchess County Watershed Groups

Watershed Outreach

Dutchess County Watershed Management Plans

Creating Watershed Management Plans and Outreach Campaigns

  • EPA Watershed Plan Builder Tool and Planning website
    This site provides information and tools developed by EPA to assist with the development and implementation of effective watershed management plans. It is designed for people who are involved in watershed management activities. These activities include the development and implementation of watershed plans, the analysis of data, and the implementation of management practices.
  • EPA Handbook for Developing Watershed Plans to Restore and Protect Our Waters
    This handbook is intended to help communities, watershed organizations, and state, local, tribal and federal environmental agencies develop and implement watershed plans to meet water quality standards and protect water resources The handbook is generally more specific than other guides with respect to guidance on quantifying existing pollutant loads, developing estimates of the load reductions required to meet water quality standards, developing effective management measures, and tracking progress once the plan is implemented.
  • EPA Getting in Step: A Guide for Conducting Watershed Outreach Campaigns
    New and improved tips and tools for creating awareness, educating specific audiences, and motivating positive behavior change to improve water quality
  • On Tap: Watershed Series
    An article series from the On Tap magazine that details the steps to take to create a watershed management plan.

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Resources

Events

  • River Keeper Sweep

    Jun 2 Sat

    Date: Saturday, June 2
    Location: Many locations: riverkeeper.org/sweep

    Riverkeeper has revived this Hudson Valley-wide day of service for the Hudson River. The Sweep empowers volunteers throughout the Hudson River watershed to clear garbage from trails on water and land, do outreach on important environmental issues, or to take on other meaningful service projects. Organize a project, and Riverkeeper will support you and help turn out volunteers to help. Learn more, or register to volunteer for an existing project at: riverkeeper.org/sweep
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  • Rain Barrel Building Workshop: Pawling

    Jun 5 Tues

    Date: Tuesday, June 5, 6:30pm
    Location: Lathrop Building, Lakeside Park, 2 Lakeside Drive, Pawling, NY.

    The cost of the workshop is $45. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, contact Angela at (845) 677-8223, ext. 114. Your spot in the workshop is not held until we receive your payment. These workshops fill quickly and are on a first come, first serve basis.

    This workshop is being hosted and organized by the Town of Pawling Planning Department and the Dutchess Watershed Coalition.

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  • Rain Barrel Building Workshop: Stanford

    Jun 9 Sat

    Date: Saturday, June 9, 10:00am
    Location: Town Hall Hill, 26 Town Hall Road, Stanford, NY

    The cost of the workshop is $45. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, contact Angela at (845) 677-8223, ext. 114. Your spot in the workshop is not held until we receive your payment. These workshops fill quickly and are on a first come, first serve basis.

    This workshop is being hosted by the Town of Stanford and organized by the Wappinger Creek Watershed Intermunicipal Council & the Dutchess Watershed Coalition.

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