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4. Community Outreach A watershed plan stands little chance of ever being implemented unless broad consensus is reached among the many stakeholders that might be affected by the plan. - (CWP 1998) Source: Rapid Watershed Planning Handbook, 1998 Looking Glass Public Meeting Feb. 9, 2005 Introduction This section provides information on how outreach was conducted to foster public involvement during the watershed planning process. The general public and specific stakeholders were involved in the development of the watershed management plan (WMP). The bulk of their input was obtained at community forums and stakeholder workshops. At these meetings, the participants were asked to provide a list of their goals and concerns in the watershed. This information was then used to develop the goals and objectives that are outlined in Section 6. Public Participation Process The Public Participation Plan (PPP) outlines the roles of the steering committee, stakeholder groups, and the general public in developing the WMP and how the information will be used during the decision-making process. For more information on the steering committee, please refer to Section 10. The goal of the PPP was to effectively involve stakeholders throughout the watershed management planning process so that they contribute during the process, understand the plan, and support plan implementation. To foster involvement and participation within the community, key stakeholders in the watershed were identified and invited to participate in the planning process. The aim of this process was to engage a wide variety of agencies and interests, including those most affected by the plan or able to help implement the plan. Obtaining sufficient public input on watershed projects takes creativity, persistence, and commitment. As such, the Public Participation Plan was developed with adaptive management in mind, allowing for the watershed committees to be flexible as they develop a WMP. While the PPP for this watershed outlined specific activities to be completed, these activities were modified as a better understanding how to obtain local public input was gained. Initial Public Meetings A public meeting was held on February 9, 2005 at DeWitt Township Hall. Approximately 30 people attended the meeting to voice their concerns and share their vision for the watershed management plan. The following is a compilation of goals and concerns from the public meeting. 1. Pollutants • From developed areas • Sediment i. from agricultural areas ii. Remy Chandler Drain iii. Looking Glass River from bank erosion • Salt – deicing and water softeners • Fertilizing to edge of stream • Septic systems i. Aging subdivisions – no testing requirements Section 4: Community Outreach 4-1
2. Flooding (including Laingsburg area) 3. River obstructions (including tree falls) 4. New development • Destruction of wetlands • Pavement widths 5. Funding / money 6. Measurables (how to gauge actions) The following desired uses and goals were identified at the public meeting: 1. Balance different needs (example: trees in river used for habitat vs. canoeing) 2. Conservation • Easements • Protect / preserve open space 3. Cooperation • Promote cooperative groups • Encourage communities to partner with volunteer groups • Coordinate activities 4. Pollution controls • Soil erosion control enforcement • Turf management 5. Recreation • Accessibility/Riverwalk • Canoeing / canoe landings 6. Educate (including ‘where the water goes’ /hydrology) • Planners • Riparian owners • Schools (elementary) • Elected officials • Farmers • Developing communities • Construction contractors • Road Commission • Michigan Dept. of Transportation • Drain Commissioner (including drain maintenance procedures) • Homeowners (kits) • Designers / engineers 7. Plan effectiveness • Community participation and buy-in • A plan that doesn’t die in 3 years • Implementation continued • Leverage DeWitt Storm Water Management Plan • Recognize successes in watershed 8. Need additional data and base line monitoring 9. Stewardship / general responsibility • Expand Adopt-a-Stream program • Watershed boundary signs 10. Watershed standards& ordinance review 11. Save historic bridges 4-2 Looking Glass River Watershed April 2007
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FIGURES Figure 1-1 Watershed Locati
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Organization of the Plan This plan
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Appendix F Vermillion Creek Corresp
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