What Does a Healthy Watershed mean for me?

Good water quality affects your life!
There are economic, social and cultural benefits to clean water.

Clean water means:
Increased real estate values

• For properties that border water (or riparian properties) sometimes as much as a 28% increase in value!

More recreational opportunities

• Canoeing & Fishing


• Bird watching & Wildlife observation


• Hiking & Bicycling

Enhanced economic development opportunities

• More attractive to prospective employers


• A better place to live and work


• Makes a statement regarding civic pride

Everyone feels better living in a healthy valley, and the health of our waterways can create a concrete focus for community pride. The strength of our natural resources (air, soil and water) can also enhance our area's image on a national basis and make our valley a place young people stay.