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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

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

The National Watershed Coalition in partnership with Jones & DeMille Engineering and NRCS staff sponsored two webinars in June 2024 bringing together leading experts and practitioners in engineering, watershed protection and conservation, and watershed planning and implementation.

June 18th - "PIFR Mastery: Navigating PIFR Preparation," that provided innovative solutions and invaluable insights into the preparation of Preliminary Investigation Feasibility Reports (PIFRs). This session provided ideas to streamline processes, and encourage broad collaboration. Lessons were shared that could help enhance your project's efficiency and impact.

June 25th webinar - "Unlocking the EWP Program: Strategies for Success," an in-depth exploration of the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program. Our experts guided participants through essential strategies, practical tips, and best practices to overcome common challenges to equip them for success in every aspect of the EWP process.  

Videos of these two webinars can now be found on the National Watershed Coalition YouTube Channel at:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU_uQ1ABZY1zEToHQVDsEDg

 

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National Watershed Coalition

National Watershed Coalition

The NWC is a nonprofit Coalition of national, regional, state, and local entities, that advocate dealing with natural resource issues on a watershed basis.

We regularly advocate for the USDA NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection program (EWP) with the hope that it won’t have to be pressed into service. Hurricane Helene is the type of incident that magnifies the importance of EWP and the EWP is an important part of the effort to muster recovery resources. If you were in the storm path our hearts and wishes for a rapid recovery go out to you. If you are wondering how you can help..a simple step would be to share information about EWP opportunities with those in charge of the recovery effort. Feel free to share the information posted below. ... See MoreSee Less
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These NWC leaders spent 4 busy days in Decatur! In addition to all the catching up they addressed several issues tied to the future and the future of the National Watershed Coalition. Some important training and meeting opportunities are on the 2025 horizon along with some leadership and staff restructuring to carry NWC forward. More details on the website this coming week! Stay connected for information on a number of upcoming webinars and sessions aimed at sharing Watershed Program opportunities, tips and tricks as well as assistance for effectively meeting Project Sponsor responsibilities! ... See MoreSee Less
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Skies are clearing this afternoon after a much needed rainy day in Decatur, TX. NWC Chair Tina Hendon and the NWC Executive Committee are meeting at the DCC for a few days while taking care of NWC business, conquering some Watershed Program challenges and enjoying some of the great places to eat in and around Decatur! Eating…it’s what we do!! Some seriously great NWC leaders doing some serious work to ensure the successful execution of our NWC/NRCS Cooperative Agreement as well as planning for the future of the National Watershed Coalition. Good things coming your way! ... See MoreSee Less
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More good stuff from Boston…where partnership is the name of the game! The ongoing partnership with NASCA and the Coalition yields new opportunity for both groups. We find that an engaged state conservation agency makes for stronger local project sponsors and more robust Watershed Program engagement. USDA NRCS and the National Association of Conservation Districts are also key partners in the mix!Pictured in Boston are L to R: NASCA President Tyler Brown-SC, NASCA NE Rep Frank Minch-NJ, NWC past Chair Lisa Knauf Owen-OK, Current NWC Chair Tina Hendon-TX and NASCA Executive Director Mike Beacom-WI. ... See MoreSee Less
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If you’re hanging out in Boston at the NACD Summer Meeting you may have seen our Chair Tina Hendon and our immediate past Chair Lisa Knauf Owen in the crowd at the Emergency Watershed Protection session this morning..pictured is Acting Watershed Branch Chief Ralph Smith, one of the NRCS Watershed Program good guys! We appreciate the opportunity to work with Ralph! So glad Tina and Lisa were able to attend along with some other great NWC members at the meeting. Massachusetts sponsors have been active and doing good work now for several years in a row..utilizing the program for some great MA watershed projects. ... See MoreSee Less
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