MainDBDraft: Watershed Condition Framework
Title:
Watershed Condition Framework
Geographic region:
North America
Target group:
Communities; Policy makers
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Date of submission:
16/07/2020
Further information:
Additional climate hazards: Water and soils degradation; forest loss; ecosystem degradation and loss Additional sector of focus: Forests and grasslands Approach: National framework implemented at the local level Stage in adaptation policy cycle: Mature Additional target group: Land managers
NWPPartner:
United States Department of Agriculture
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NWPCountryItem:
United States of America
NWPUpdate:
NWPContentType:
Geographic scope:
Local; National; Regional
Adaptation element:
Communication and outreach/awareness; Financial support; Knowledge management
Adaptation sector/theme:
Climate hazard:
Land and forest degradation; Wildfire
Implementing partners:
NWPOrganizationName:
Abbreviation:
USDA
Weblink:
https://www.usda.gov/
Type of organization:
National/public entity
NWPUserTitle:
Mr.
NWPName:
Ronald
NWPSurname:
de la Cruz
Job title:
Research Assistance
NWPStreet:
Rheinweg 1
NWPZip:
53113
Country:
Germany
NWPTel:
+492288151002
NWPPrimaryEmail:
rcuz@unfccc.int
NWPSecendaryEmail:
rcuz@unfccc.int
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NWPTypeOfKnowledge:
Technical document/report
Description:
The Forest Service Watershed Condition Framework (WCF) is a management tool for prioritizing watershed restoration activities. It is a six-step process that begins with an assessment of watershed (ecosystem) condition. This guides the selection of priority areas and projects for restoration. The framework ends with monitoring and verifying that implemented projects met the restoration objectives. It considers threats to water-related ecosystems such as from wildfires, dams, or poor water quality and insufficient stream flow. The WCF was designed to provide a high degree of flexibility for local adaptation throughout all steps of the framework, promoting local level ownership, while establishing consistency and accountability. This local ownership has been important for the durability of the program. For many local units, the WCF has been a key piece of information when working with partners and has helped them establish cost sharing agreements to complete essential restoration projects for priority watersheds. The unit of “watersheds” also creates a platform for local units to consider an all lands approach to restoration, going beyond Forest Service boundaries. Direct access to this tool: https://www.fs.fed.us/biology/resources/pubs/watershed/maps/Watershed_Condition_Framework2011FS977.pdf
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NWPInformationType:
Tool
NWPStatus:
Processed
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Last modified at 20/07/2020 13:38 by crmmocservices
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