Watershed Management Plan

The Watershed Management Plan sets forth strategies and recommendations for effective watershed management and stormwater control. The watershed plan provides requirements for local programmatic efforts, including five model ordinances which provide for post-development stormwater management, floodplain management, illicit discharge and illegal connection controls, litter control and stream buffer protection. Additional measures for TMDLs, source water watersheds, substantially impacted areas and comprehensive water quality monitoring programs are also included. The watershed plan includes provisions for extensive public awareness and education efforts.

Watershed Management Plan - May 2009

On May 7, 2009 the Metro Water District Board adopted the updated Watershed Management Plan.  The updated plans replace the Metro Water District's September 2003 plans as amended.

Watershed Management Plan (Complete Document)

Cover and Table of Contents 
Executive Summary 
Section 1: Introduction 
Section 2: Rationale for Watershed Management 
Section 3: Federal and State Regulations 
Section 4: River Basin Profiles 
Section 5: Local Management Measures 
Section 6: Optional Local Management Measures 
Section 7: State and Regional Policy Recommendations 
Section 8: Education and Public Awareness 
Section 9: Implementation Plan 
Section 10: Future Plan Evaluation 
Appendix A: Model Ordinances 
Appendix B: Model Results From 2003