Watershed Protection Plans

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In this paper, the writer provides an analysis of how developing watershed protection plans can impact public health. The researcher predicts that watershed protection plans (WPP) can improve public health by preserving and protecting the environment and water supplies. The writer notes that current statistics suggest that the quality of water available through watersheds throughout the nation is declining. Further, the writer points out that this will affect not only natural ecosystems but also impair the public's health as the public generally relies on various bodies of water as a source of life sustaining drinking water, entertainment and recreation. The writer highlights that it is vital that federal, state and local agencies adopt policies that will proactively result in positive changes to the quality of watershed protection plans currently under consideration.

Outline:
Introduction
Overview WPP
Watershed Protection Plans and Public Health
New Jersey Efforts at Promoting Watershed Management
Discussion
References

From the Paper:

"In recent years an emphasis has been placed on watershed based protection plans in an effort to help restore and protect aquatic ecosystems. This follows what some have referred to as a "broader trend" toward "ecosystem approaches to environmental protection in general" . The intent is addressing the environment in a way that focuses not only on the health of the ecosystem but also the public. For purposes of this paper watershed will include "the entire surface drainage area contributing to water in a lake or river" . Watershed management and protection measures have recently resurfaced in response to complex concerns regarding water problems and the quality of water available in watersheds throughout the country."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Adams, J., Duram, L., Kraft, S., Lant, C., Loftus, T. & Ruhl, J.B. (2003). "Proposal for a model state watershed management act." Environmental Law, 33(4): 929.
• Adler, R.W. (1995). "Addressing barriers to watershed protection." Environmental Law, 25(4): 973.
• "America's waters: A new era of sustainability; Report of the Long's Peak working group on national water policy." Environmental Law, 24(1): 125-144.
• Benson, R.D. (1996). "A watershed issue: The role of stream flow protection in northwest river basin management." Environmental Law, 26(1): 175.
• City of Santa Barbara. (2002). "Project clean water." 11, Feb 2006: http://www.countyofsb.org/project_cleanwater/default.htm

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