Council members and the watershed coordinator have appeared on local radio programs describing the Council's mission and activities. Local newspapers are very supportive and run regular articles on the Council's projects. The Council is currently sponsoring a watershed logo design contest for local schools. As part of this effort, Council members and agency representatives have volunteered to discuss watershed health in area classrooms. The Value of Partnerships Forming strong partnerships guarantees benefits for all involved.
Partnerships result in a coordinated response.
They allow partners to bring their unique expertise and experience to the table. The Council benefits from the experience of local residents coupled with the expertise of agency technical experts. Partnerships allow leveraging of funds. Using landowner's labor and equipment contribution to match funds provided by several agencies may be attainable. The project is stronger because of the buy-in and support of the many partners.