Rick Simpson brought this document to my attention today. It’s a great set of lessons learned that should help us plan for and evaluate our progress. In the next couple of weeks I will use the comments to reflect on how we are planning to address each of these. Can you help us think of how to make our planning process as successful as possible?

TOP 10 WATERSHED LESSONS LEARNED:

1. The Best Plans Have Clear Visions, Goals, and Action Items

2. Good Leaders are Committed and Empower Others

3. Having a Coordinator at the Watershed Level is Desirable

4. Environmental, Economic, and Social Values are Compatible

5. Plans Only Succeed if Implemented

6. Partnerships Equal Power

7. Good Tools Are Available

8. Measure, Communicate, and Account for Progress

9. Education and Involvement Drive Action

10. Build on Small Successes