• Stream issues will be approached on systemic manner considering whole watershed condition and impact
• When possible, stream issues will be monitored to determine rate and status of observed or perceived impairments
• Stream issues will be approached with a restoration objective as opposed to a stabilization approach where possible
• Restoration includes consideration of geomorphic, hydrologic, habitat, water quality, riparian, social and economic values
• Stream issues will be approached in a pragmatic manner with the realization that funding, materials and other resources are limited
• The education of landowners, municipal officials, maintenance personnel, land use planners, etc. is of primary importance in order to effect cultural change in how we manage our streams and watersheds
• Creative, cost effective approaches to stream restoration is encouraged in management, regulation and actual in channel work
• Information learned in our region regarding stream restoration (what works and what doesn’t work) will be shared and networked
• Local empowerment through education, training, actual experience, etc. is a primary objective (use of local designers, contractors, material suppliers)
• Further research of regional stream system elements is needed to better understand the complexity of our local streams

Stream Team Goals

• Engage in statewide initiative to develop road ditch maintenance program.
• Conduct and facilitate trainings on Emergency Stream Intervention, Best Management Practice Implementation, and the USC Stream Corridor Assessment Guide to contractors, municipal officials and SWCD members.
• Secure funding for a Stream Team Engineering technician.
• Development and secure funding for USC Stream Team Application that allows information to be collected and retained for both project assessment and implementation.

Targeted 2024 Projects

• Accelerate implementation of stream restoration projects in partnership with a diversity of landowners.
• Secure funding to support stream restoration efforts in the watershed
• Host virtual ESI Training Session and continue to expand our online training resources
• Build capacity of stream team with a stream design training