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BLUE WATER TASK FORCE, INC.

2007 WORK PLAN

 Our Vision:
A community that protects and preserves the health of Gallatin Watershed.

Our Mission:
To promote public stewardship of aquatic resources in the Gallatin River Watershed through community education, citizen involvement in water quality monitoring, and scientific data collection

Our Values:
  • The integrity of our natural environment.
  • Responsible growth and sustainable development.
  • An educated and involved community.
  • A commitment to future generations.

    Organizational Goals:Objectives:
    1. To maintain a sustainable organization

    2. To monitor the health of the watershed through scientific data collection

    3. To coordinate and promote projects that protect or preserve the health of the watershed

    4. To create partnerships with individuals and organizations that support our mission

    5. To support responsible growth that provides opportunities for voluntary action as well as appropriate public policy

    6. To provide a respected local source of natural resource information and expertise

    7. To educate and empower the watershed community



    Action Plan:
    1. OBJECTIVE: Conduct quarterly water quality sampling and testing

      GOALS ADDRESSED: 2, 6

      TIMEFRAME: January, April, July, and October

      RESULTS: Data will be available to the public via the Blue Water Task Force web site

      ACTION STEPS:
      1. Maintain inventory for sample collection and testing

      2. Conduct sampling and testing each quarter

      3. Post data to Task Force web site via Montana Volunteer Water Monitoring Network.



    2. OBJECTIVE: Conduct biannual aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling and analysis GOALS ADDRESSED: 2, 6

      TIMEFRAME: April and September

      RESULTS: Data will be available to the public via the Blue Water Task Force web site

      ACTION STEPS:
      1. Maintain inventory for sample collection

      2. Conduct sampling twice during the year

      3. Send samples to subcontractor for analysis

      4. Post assessment reports on Task Force web site



    3. OBJECTIVE: Contract with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality as fiscal sponsor and coordinator for the Upper Gallatin Watershed TMDL Plan

      GOALS ADDRESSED: 1-7

      TIMEFRAME: Multi-year project

      RESULTS: TMDL Implementation Plan

      ACTION STEPS:
      1. Assemble and maintain Technical Advisory Committee

      2. Coordinate monthly watershed group meetings

      3. Conduct at least one public TMDL meeting

      4. Provide written review and comment on subcontractor deliverables

      5. Provide a written annual report on water quality conditions and TMDL progress

      6. Develop Stakeholder Involvement Strategy



    4. OBJECTIVE: Coordinate data collection and activities with university level researchers

      GOALS ADDRESSED: 2, 3, 4, and 6

      TIMEFRAME: Throughout the year

      RESULTS: Mutual exchange of data

      ACTION STEPS:
      1. Collect and store names of regional researchers in Task Force contact database

      2. Include researchers in Task Force correspondence

      3. Encourage data sharing as data is made available



    5. OBJECTIVE: Work with the Big Sky Water & Sewer District and the Gallatin Local Water Quality District to expand GLWQD boundaries to include Big Sky

      GOALS ADDRESSED: 3, 4

      TIMEFRAME: Throughout the year, paying attention to legislative schedules

      RESULTS: A Water Quality District that includes the Big Sky region

      ACTION STEPS:
      1. Investigate potential boundaries

      2. Collect data regarding potential tax income based on taxable units within a boundary

      3. Conduct public campaign/meeting

      4. Work with GLWQD and County Commission to follow steps to create the district

      5. Include on November ballot if necessary



    6. OBJECTIVE: Address issues related to Water Quality & Quantity as identified by the Steering Committee's Growth & Development Action Planning Group

      GOALS ADDRESSED: 3, 4, 5

      TIMEFRAME: Throughout the year

      RESULTS: Collaborative plan for conducting a water quantity study

      ACTION STEPS:
      1. Participate with regional collaborative planning group (hosted by Greater Gallatin Watershed Council and Northern Rocky Mountain RC&D)

      2. Seek project leaders

      3. Seek funding sources

      4. Begin to develop a project proposal



    7. OBJECTIVE: Attend Greater Gallatin Watershed Council monthly meetings

      GOALS ADDRESSED: 3, 4

      TIMEFRAME: Monthly

      RESULTS: Coordination and communication with watershed partners



    8. OBJECTIVE: Develop web accessible list of natural resource materials

      GOALS ADDRESSED: 6, 7

      TIMEFRAME: Throughout the year

      RESULTS: A list on the Task Force web site of publicly available resources with links (where possible) for obtaining the information

      ACTION STEPS:
      1. Research and compile lists of existing resources from other organizations

      2. Search for pertinent resources available on the internet

      3. Provide information to web designer for web site

      4. Update as necessary



    9. OBJECTIVE: Conduct regular outreach, including e-mail updates, newspaper articles and website

      TIMEFRAME: Throughout the year

      GOALS ADDRESSED: 3, 6, and 7

      RESULTS: Increase in community awareness; increased visitation to website

      ACTION STEPS:
      1. Provide quarterly newsletter-type updates to our contact list

      2. Invite local press to each outreach event we conduct

      3. Keep web site up-to-date with Task Force activities and useful information



    10. OBJECTIVE: Participate in Montana Watershed Coordination Council's training program (quarterly meetings if pertinent and annual coordinator's retreat)

      GOALS ADDRESSED: 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7

      TIMEFRAME: Quarterly and in the fall

      RESULTS: Training and networking for Executive Director.

      ACTION STEPS:
      1. Attend quarterly meetings when they address issues of concern to the Task Force

      2. Attend the annual coordinator's retreat



    11. OBJECTIVE: Host 2-3 outreach events (TMDL public meetings, groundwater seminar, sampling float trip)

      GOALS ADDRESSED: 1-7

      TIMEFRAME: Throughout the year

      RESULTS: Increase community awareness; more volunteers; more donations

      ACTION STEPS: Action steps for each event will be identified during event planning



    12. OBJECTIVE: Participate in local community events, such as the Country Fair, Watershed Festival (Bozeman), Gallatin River Celebration, etc.

      GOALS ADDRESSED: 3, 4, and 7

      TIMEFRAME: Throughout the year, but particularly in the summer

      RESULTS: Increase in community awareness; more volunteers; more donations

      ACTION STEPS:
      1. Maintain communication with partner organizations (receive newsletters, attend meetings, invite to our meetings, etc.

      2. Use existing outreach resources where applicable; create new outreach resources as needed

      3. Attend and participate in the events



    13. OBJECTIVE: Educate and involve local children in BWTF activities. Work with Big Sky Institute Fellows whenever possible.

      GOALS ADDRESSED: 3, 4, and 7

      TIMEFRAME: Fall and Spring

      RESULTS: Develop curriculum resources; share the resources on the internet. Provide at least 10 classroom hours.

      ACTION STEPS:
      1. Coordinate with local school administrators to get on the schedule

      2. Partner with teacher to develop curriculum

      3. Implement the curriculum

      4. Post curriculum resources on the Task Force web site



    14. OBJECTIVE: Create and maintain a sustainable organization

      GOALS ADDRESSED: 1

      TIMEFRAME: Ongoing

      RESULTS: A balanced budget; an active board;

      ACTION STEPS:
      1. Conduct regular fundraising

      2. Maintain and follow a budget

      3. Recruit community leaders to the board when needed



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