Join River Network and the Colorado Water Conservation Board to learn the basics of Stream Management Planning. Stream Management Plans (SMPs) are a priority activity in Colorado as a result of the state’s 2015 Water Plan, which calls for 80% of locally-prioritized streams to have an SMP by 2030. Twenty six communities have so far begun an SMP – should yours be next?
SMPs are created when stakeholders convene to evaluate the biological, hydrological, geomorphological, and other ecological conditions of their local river to identify flow needs to support environmental and recreational water uses. SMPs are voluntary and customizable activities that basins throughout the state are welcome to undertake, and can be supported by funding from the Colorado Water Conservation Board Watershed Restoration Grant Program and local matching sources.
At this virtual workshop, we’ll cover…
- The history of stream management plans and how they differ from other types of watershed plans
- The basic process for designing an impactful stream management plan
- The methods and outcomes of a few example SMPs
- The resources and support available, from funding to technical assistance to peer support
- Questions to ask to decide if an SMP is the right fit for your community and your river