ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILTY: Residents and land users in the watershed will have a clear understanding of how their actions and operation methods affect water quality. Appropriate technology and management practices will be adopted by a higher percentage of land-users. Stakeholders in the watershed will be able to maintain economic viability while giving full consideration to the environment.
BIO-DIVERSITY: Water quality will allow the continued presence and repopulation of native wildlife and water-based species in their natural habitats. Stresses will be idnetified, and methods of alleviation will be developed to remove or lessen the stresses threatening biological species.
RECREATION: The water quality of the St. Joseph River will support adequate habitat for all game fish once native to the river. The water quality of the river will invite increased recreational activities, such as sport fishing, canoeing, and boating. Water clarity will improve with the reducation of sedimentation.
AESTHETICS: The river and its corridor will become aestheitically appealing and improve the quality of life for all citizens in the watershed.
DRAINAGE: Drainage for agriculture, development, and flood control will be conducted with economically and ecologically sound methods.
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