OSU Extension Factsheets

Community-based Watershed Management

Available here: http://ohioline.osu.edu/ws-fact/0001.html

The purpose of this publication is to help you gain a better understanding of how communities are organizing at the watershed level to lessen the impact of human activities on Ohio's rivers, lakes, streams, and groundwater. A reference list is provided for those seeking more in-depth information on this topic.

Water Quality Impairments Solved through Watershed Planning

Available here: http://ohioline.osu.edu/ws-fact/0003.html

This publication summarizes the steps involved in developing a watershed action plan.

Costs of Organizing and Sustaining a Watershed Group

Available here: http://ohioline.osu.edu/ws-fact/0002.html

Since both time and money are major components of water resources protection, this guide was produced to help groups anticipate some of the costs involved in getting organized. Information in this guide can be used for short- and long-term planning, budgeting, and grant writing.