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What
is the Cow Creek Watershed Management Group?
The Cow Creek Watershed Management Group (CCWMG) is a nonprofit
organization formed by citizens within the Cow Creek Watershed.
Their mission is to use the resources of the Cow Creek Watershed in
a way to meet the needs of today without infringing on the needs of
future generations. The group began meeting in October 1999
and is headed by a Board of Directors
who were elected in November 2002.
An Interim Board of Directors played a key role in making progress
within the Cow Creek Watershed. When the group began meeting
in 1999, there were several organizational questions and concerns
that needed to be addressed before the task of applying for grants
and actively seeking out change within the watershed could be accomplished.
After determining as a group the major concerns for the watershed,
the group made the decision to apply to become a 5013C (nonprofit)
organization. A key issue to many landowners who participate
in watershed groups is to be aware that they are not going to lose
control of their property when changes are made within the watershed.
A watershed group such as the Cow Creek WMG allows for landowners
to be involved at the local level and offer invaluable input to agencies
and partners carrying out analytical and restorative work within the
watershed.
What is the role of the Western Shasta RCD in the Cow Creek WMG?
The Western Shasta RCD initially facilitated the meetings of the
Cow Creek WMG, and WSRCD continues to assist in an advisory capacity
with the group. After gathering input from the CCWMG, the WSRCD
applied for and secured grants from the State Water Resources Quality
Control Board and the Packard Foundation to conduct a watershed assessment
of Cow Creek. WSRCD will carry out the requirements of the watershed
assessment, working in cooperation with the CCWMG every step of the
way.
How can I get involved in the Cow Creek WMG?
The Cow Creek Watershed Management Group is always looking
for new members! If you live within the Cow Creek Watershed,
you can become a voting member of the CCWMG with an annual $25 contribution.
If you do not live in the watershed but would like to support the
group's efforts, you can become an associate member with an annual
contribution of $15. To be placed on a mailing list and receive
meeting notices and updates on group activities, email
the District Watershed Coordinator, or call Shiloe
Braxton, Watershed Coordinator, 365-7332
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Western
Shasta Resource Conservation District
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6270
Parallel Road • Anderson, CA 96007
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Phone
- 530 365-7332 •
FAX - 530 365-7271
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