The Watershed Council's education
and outreach efforts focus on promoting understanding and awareness of the importance
of watershed approaches to resources management issues among policy-makers in government,
business, and community organizations. Through increasing knowledge and understanding
in policy-makers, we can carry our mission and vision forward to improve both the
economy and the environment.
Quarterly Watershed Symposia provide a forum for
discussion and greater understanding of issues related to the intersection of land
use planning and watershed management. A diverse panel of experts weighs in on important
and timely subjects from different perspectives to engage stakeholders in the discussion.
The audience consists of planners, public works engineers, elected officials, watershed
organizations, advocacy groups, and others.
The controversial themes, interesting speakers, and opportunities for lively discussion
have lent themselves to the increasing popularity of the symposium series as a venue
for open and productive dialogue where decision-makers can come together to resolve
issues of debate.
Topics in the past have included valuing multi-benefit projects, post-fire recover
best management practices in chaparral, secondary uses and renewable energy, and
securing funding for the maintenance of stormwater projects.
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