Watershed Resilience Community Assessment

Watershed Resilience Community Assessment Worksheet

Rivers are the cornerstone of communities. Healthy rivers support agriculture, industry, recreation, public health and strengthen local economies. Land use and development activities, combined with outdated or deteriorating water infrastructure and unpredictable weather patterns, create new challenges for clean water and our communities. Investing in rivers and natural infrastructure provides multiple benefits that improve water quality, create jobs, and enhance resiliency.

Finding sufficient resources to plan, design, and implement natural infrastructure and restoration projects can be a challenge, especially for many small and mid-sized cities. This worksheet helps communities facilitate discussion across jurisdictional boundaries, academic disciplines, municipal silos, and industry sectors to explore a holistic approach in watershed management for healthy rivers and communities.