This special initiative of the Conservation Technology Information Center is working to encourage more watershed partnerships and to help existing partnerships become more successful. The iniatiative is supported by more than 80 National Partners ranging from government agencies to corporations to professional associations to advocacy organizations to farm groups. The initiative is coordinated by the Conservation Technology Information Center, a public-private partnership working to transfer agricultural conservation technologies through the multiplication abilities of the partners. The National Watershed Network is a network of more than 1000 watershed partnerships working on the ground throughout the United States and Canada.
Information is shared through a monthly newsletter, phone calls, and the web site.
Conferences are also used for information sharing. A mentor search engine on the web is used to identify watershed parternships facing similar issues. The Watershed Partnership Starter Kit also is a very popular package used to get started or return on track. This Mirror Site is intended as a back-up for users in the province of Quebec, Canada.