dealing with natural resource issues on a watershed basis

The National Watershed Coalition is a nonprofit organization composed of national, regional, state and local organizations, associations and individuals who advocate using watersheds as the planning and implementation unit when dealing with natural resource problems.

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NWC News Release- Organization Changes 2025

The National Watershed Coalition has announced Leadership Changes coming in January 2025. Click on the link above for a press release with the details.


Roles and Responsibilities in the USDA NRCS Watershed Program Partnership National Watershed Coalition Webinar

Plan to join the National Watershed Coalition webinar to learn the latest information on new program opportunities, project applications, requirements, sponsor and NRCS responsibilities for three NRCS Watershed Programs. 

When: January 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Current information on NRCS Watershed Programs regarding the Emergency Watershed Program, Watershed Operations, and Watershed Rehabilitation Watershed Program applications, requirements and responsibilities for sponsors and NRCS. 

Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_evUgRteRT52Mpk2x1xVaCw

Description: Participants will learn about updates on the sponsor responsibilities for real property rights, permits and licenses, authority to levy taxes, land treatment above reservoirs, public participation, cost-share, watershed management, operation, maintenance, and repair.  The presenters will also outline the NRCS responsibilities for watershed program projects and answer questions about sponsor and NRCS responsibilities.

Our presenters will be April Burns, NRCS National Dam Rehabilitation Program Specialist, Bronson Smart, NRCS National Dam Rehabilitation Program Manager, Gene Saurborn, NWC Interim Executive Director as host/speaker, Ray Ledgerwood as moderator and logistics manager.

Register in advance for this webinar | after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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Your commitment to watershed work and the National Watershed Coalition is an important part of our continuing success. Each year we ask you to consider joining or renewing your NWC membership. The dues you pay make it possible for us to continue our efforts to support our watershed partners through education, advocacy and action. Your NWC membership is important to us and we work hard to produce significant results!

Click here to view our 2025 newsletter and the membership form to become a NWC member!

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