Publication Summary

Knowledge and understanding of the interactions between natural systems and human systems can lead to a reduction in pollution of the environment. The place where pollution is generated, local land use, is the place where solutions need to be found. Given knowledge and support, citizens can solve their own environmental problems. This work book is dedicated to that purpose.

Knowledge and understanding of the interactions between natural systems and human systems can lead to a reduction in pollution of the environment. The place where pollution is generated, local land use, is the place where solutions need to be found. Given knowledge and support, citizens can solve their own environmental problems. This work book is dedicated to that purpose.

Some of the information for this work book came from years of observation and assistance to locals involved in watershed planning and implementation. It is important that as many people as possible hear of the successes of others, especially those local efforts that have such a great impact reducing pollution and improving habitat. Please send in lessons learned so this work book can be updated with new and innovative ways that are found to deal with watershed restoration. Processes and projects that are found to work can be sent to:

Watershed Management, Water Quality Program, WA State Department of Ecology, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600