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Goals and Objectives
Of the Williams Creek Watershed Assessment
Goal 1: Assess the distribution and habitat conditions of native fish and aquatic
habitat throughout the watershed.
Objective 1: Gather and summarize all existing data and reports concerning the
Williams Creek Watershed on the following topics:
• Historic conditions
• Condition of aquatic habitat in streams and riparian areas
• Status of native fish populations
• Water quality and water use
• Effects of land use activities such as roads, timber management,
agriculture and development on water quality and fish resources
Objective 2: Identify data gaps in summarized information.
Objective 3: Identify factors that limit water quality and fish resources in the
watershed. “Limiting factor” is defined as any environmental factor or land use
practice that limits the health or sustainability of these resources.
Goal 2: Increase public involvement and education and facilitate partnerships
between private stakeholders, watershed councils and public agencies.
Objective 1: Increase public education about fish habitat, water quality, and land
management issues through workshops and published articles on related issues
presented by the assessment team and/or public agencies.
Objective 2: Create opportunities for cooperation between all interested
stakeholders and public agencies by encouraging participation in completing the
watershed assessment.
Goal 3: Provide the basis for prioritizing where and how to protect and enhance
water quality and fish habitat.
Objective 1: Identify goals for future Council activities based on the desired
future conditions for healthy, functional aquatic systems.
Objective 2: Engage public participation in identifying and prioritizing these
projects.
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