Project Overview
The Geronimo and Alligator Creeks Watershed Partnership (Partnership), a collaboration between local citizens, cities, counties, and state and federal agencies, has been formed. The purpose of the Partnership is to develop and implement a Watershed Protection Plan (WPP).
An Example of a Watershed Protection Plan: The Plum Creek Watershed Partnership
Anyone can be a member of the Partnership and participate on work groups. A Steering Committee has been formed as the decision-making body for the Partnership. Three work groups have been designated by the Steering Committee to address specific issues, identify and make recommendations on implementation strategies, and support development of the WPP. The three work groups are Urban Nonpoint Source Work Group, Agricultural Nonpoint Source Work Group, and the Wastewater Work Group. A Technical Advisory Group composed of personnel from key state and federal water quality agencies will provide support and guidance.
Through a federal Clean Water Act ยง319(h) grant from the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board, the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) and the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are facilitating the stakeholder process for development of the Watershed Protection Plan.
Watershed Planning is driven by local stakeholders and includes the following key tasks: 1) identify desired water quality conditions and measurable goals, 2) prioritize appropriate management practices and needed education and awareness programs to achieve those goals, 3) assist in the development of the WPP document, 4) lead implementation of the plan at the local level, and 5) communicate implications of the WPP to other interested constituents within the watershed.
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