Water Quality Program Fact Sheet |
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The Scott SWCD has monitored the water quality on streams throughout
the county since 2003. Monitoring
has been conducted for various reasons:
to evaluate effectiveness of conservation practices in a paired
watershed study, to monitor quality of trout streams, and to gain baseline
information on other streams for future comparisons. This information is
also necessary to set regulatory actions into motion to correct problems
or to apply for government money for stream improvement projects.
The streams monitored by Scott SWCD include; West Raven, Ditch 10, Eagle Creek, Vermillion, Porter, and Sand Creek.
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Program
Impact and Environmental Benefit Without long-term monitoring, we do not get a full understanding of a water resource; only a snap shot of what we have currently. Long-term monitoring gives us a record of what a water resource was in the past, shows us possibilities for the future and helps us detect factors influencing water quality before they become problems. Water quality data is also a factual tool that can be used to educate local officials and landowners regarding how their actions and land use can impact water resources. Volunteer monitoring programs promote watershed stewardship by engaging and involving volunteers in natural resource management. For more information please contact Jaime Rockney or Scott Schneider.
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