In 1997-1998, we identified issues to be addressed for the long-term improvement of the watershed, and to the benefit of local communities. These issues, along with goals, objectives, action strategies, and progress indicators are discussed in detail in the Monday Creek Comprehensive Management Plan.

Top Goals for the Monday Creek Watershed

• To reduce acid mine drainage pollution in the Monday Creek watershed in order to attain the highest possible aquatic use designation.

• To increase public participation in, and awareness of the Monday Creek Restoration Project and it's goals.

• To promote the sustainability of communities in the Monday Creek watershed.

• To preserve and enhance a healthy, functioning riparian corridor throughout the Monday Creek watershed.

• To reduce NPS pollution from sediment in the Monday Creek atershed in order to attain highest possible aquatic use designation.

• To support efforts that reduce the damaging effects of flooding.

• To reduce the volume of illegally dumped trash, and to clean up existing litter and dump sites throughout the watershed.

• To reduce the amount of untreated sewage entering the streams of the Monday Creek watershed.

• To create an integrated land management strategy.

• To increase the species diversity and abundance of fish and other aquatic organisms in the streams of the Monday Creek watershed by improving stream habitat quality.

• To encourage and promote sustainable forestry and logging practices in the Monday Creek watershed.

• To increase the availability, quality, and quantity of recreational opportunities within the Monday Creek watershed.

• To reduce NPS pollution from agricultural activities in the MCW in order to attain the highest possible aquatic use designation.

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