Russian River Watershed Adaptive Management Plan
The overarching goal for the Russian River Watershed Adaptive Management Plan (RRWAMP) is to promote ecological health and sustainability within the Russian River watershed. The RRWAMP will evaluate water quality, water quantity and the physical, hydrologic, and biological health and functions of the watershed. In addition, the RRWAMP will provide measurable goals and recommendations for restoration implementation for the next 50 years.
Development of the Russian River Watershed Adaptive Management Plan includes the following tasks and expected completion dates:
- Task 1 – Baseline Watershed Assessment (2007/08)
- Task 2 – Draft RRWAMP (2009)
- Task 3 – Implementation Plan (2010)
- Task 4 – Monitoring Plan (2011)
- Task 5 – Final RRWAMP (2011)
RRWAMP development will be based on adaptive management principles supported by monitoring and research studies conducted to provide data and analysis as data needs are identified.
The RRWAMP is an outcome of the Russian River Plan of Action (POA) which articulates critical issues and potential actions as identified by the stakeholders comprising the Russian River Watershed Council (RRWC). The RRWC was formed through a cooperative effort between the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), California Resources Agency through cooperation of the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), Sonoma County and Mendocino County, and residents in the Russian River watershed to recommend and design natural and structural solutions for problems endangering the biological health of the Russian River watershed.
