This project helps area residents understand the economic value of natural resource protection. 500 6th -8th graders were given recyclable cameras and asked to photograph sustainability in their community. They learned about the economic, environmental and community aspects of their neighborhoods. Eighty images were selected to create a photo gallery to help them understand the importance of the watershed. Provides developers and residents with a visual representation of what sections of the county would look like if all development allowed by existing zoning were built.
Data helps developers plan more wisely for future growth.
Completing assessments of road crossings along major rivers and creeks in watershed. These will be used to prioritize remediation based on severity of soil erosion in order to reduce sedimentation in the upper watershed, improve water quality, and increase fish populations in the Bay. The WIN program empowers the watershed residents to help themselves and supply funding for innovative programs. The program is a natural extension of Dow s philosophy of investing in its communities - and encouraging the communities to invest in themselves. Send mail if you experience problems with this web site.