River Issues

1. Preventing pollution from industry, agriculture, urban runoff and development.

2. Protecting instream flow values through sound water planning and management for minimum impacts from withdrawals.

3. Preserving riverine assets through conservation purchases and easements.

4. Protecting and enhancing wildlife and fisheries habitat.

5. Protecting aesthetic and scenic river values for recreational use.

6. Promoting the cultural and historic values of our rivers.

7. Preserving riverine endangered species.

8. Providing education about problems such as acid precipitation, invasives and sedimentation.

9. Developing effective river basin water quality management plans.

10. Providing information on our rivers that people can easily interpret and understand