Executive or Steering
Committee
Collaborative group, started in 2001 by Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation in response to the Chesapeake Bay 2000 Agreement.
Its focus is on Non-point Source Pollution (NPS) prevention in Virginia, with recognition of the role that economic development and inter-jurisdictional cooperation plays in that effort.
Even though the New River is not in the Bay watershed, waters flow northward, and waters influence the Gulf of Mexico waters, all VA watersheds are using the Bay "tributary strategies" model to provide access to certain federal water quality funds. The Chesapeake Bay Program activities are developed under the Department of Conservation and Recreation, 203
Governor Street, Suite 213, Richmond, VA 23219. (phone 1-877-42water) Who is at the table? Elected officials and local government Silviculture Soil and Water Conservation Districts Agriculture Citizens State/federal agencies Planning District Commissions Conservation Organizations Sustainable development Business/Industry Commercial/recreational fishing Tourism Why watershed management?
- Coordinating activities within the boundaries of a river basin has important
advantages. Programs are integrated to address the "big picture." Funding, staff and technical resources can be used more efficiently.
There is increased public awareness and involvement in water resource
issues. Natural resources management improves consistently and continually.
There are enhanced opportunities and long-range and innovative planning.
P.O. Box 1506
Dublin, VA 24084
540-643-2590
newriverwatershedroundtable@yahoo.com
Copyright ?2006 Department of Geosciences at Virginia Tech