MM-1 (7/8/05 version)
NPS Management

Purpose

Figure 1. Watershed Restoration & Protection Strategies

To be effective, watershed restoration and protection strategies need to assess the critical components illustrated in items A through F. Assessment of these critical components is the first step in the process leading to Management Practice System implementation decisions.

• A and B. Stream Integrity;
• C. Overland Transport Of Pollutants;
• D. Contaminant Infiltration Into Ground Water;
• E. Regulated Discharges To Surface Water, and
• F. Impervious Surfaces.

Management Practice Systems

• Overland Transport Management Practice Systems; and
• Stream Integrity Management Systems.

Local Management Mechanism Selection Process

Management Practices & Measures

Future Action Items