Weeks Bay Watershed Project Management Plan - Mobile Bay ...
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needs. The coordinator will be trained in ArcView GIS software in<br />
order to stay current with technological advance of GIS programs.<br />
2. Develop long-term support and involvement of<br />
<strong>Watershed</strong> residents through the leadership of CAC and<br />
<strong>Watershed</strong> <strong>Project</strong> Coordinator on watershed planning<br />
and management activities.<br />
Strategy:<br />
a. Provide special topic workshops and community events to keep citizens involved.<br />
Discussion: Expand River Cleanup to become a <strong>Watershed</strong> festival.<br />
Canoe race, recognition of special pollution prevention efforts, kids'<br />
environmental contests, exhibits, and entertainment can be held<br />
afternoon of morning cleanup. Take traveling exhibit to other<br />
festivals and fairs in the County. Schedule speaking engagements to<br />
civic and community organizations. Participate in Coastal Cleanup<br />
and Coast Week activities.<br />
Responsible Parties: <strong>Watershed</strong> <strong>Project</strong> CAC, <strong>Watershed</strong> <strong>Project</strong><br />
Coordinator<br />
Cooperators: ADCNR Coastal Section, State Lands Division<br />
Potential Funding: Private business/industry to sponsor event<br />
Schedule: On-going<br />
Progress: Increased efforts for advertising events like the River<br />
Cleanup are planned. In May 2001, prizes donated by local business<br />
and individual sponsors were given to participants in various<br />
categories. A kayak was raffled to all registered participants. The<br />
practice of raffling at least one large prize donated by a sponsor(s)<br />
will be continued. Informal exhibits at which BMP and pollution<br />
control literature was provided were set up at both the 2001 River<br />
Cleanup and Pond Day at a local business.<br />
b. Actively solicit public input in all components of management plan.<br />
Discussion: Continue to hold public forums in <strong>Watershed</strong><br />
communities and neighborhoods. Circulate draft <strong>Watershed</strong><br />
<strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> and final <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> to interested citizens,<br />
provide ample comment period and public hearings to solicit input.<br />
Provide annual review of progress on management plan<br />
Implementation, and update management plan at least. every five<br />
years.<br />
Responsible Parties: <strong>Watershed</strong> <strong>Project</strong> CAC<br />
Potential Funding: No additional funding needed<br />
Schedule: Fourth quarter 2001<br />
Progress: The revised management plan dated June 2001 is scheduled<br />
for final release on or about October 2001. An event of as yet<br />
undetermined nature is planned to celebrate the release of the revised<br />
<strong>Weeks</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Watershed</strong> <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>