The Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD)

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The Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD)

• Status and Processes

Katherine Lins USGS Wendy Blake-Coleman EPA Chris
tine Clark NRCS
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• Process and Governance

• Planning/ WBD National Technical Team

• Status Reporting

• Certification Process

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Processes and Governance

• ACWI
• Steering Committee
• WBD Charter
• FGDC Standards

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WBD National Technical Team
Laura Davenport NRCS Michael Laitta USGS
Karen Hanson, USGS
Evaluations
Recommendations
Planning
Support
Guidance
Communication
Facilitate Collaborations
Status Reporting
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Status Reporting and Process

• http//www.ncgc.nrcs.usda.gov/products/datasets/wa
  tershed/status-maps.html

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Certification Process
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This Multi-Agency Collaborative Effort Needs
Your Support
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State by State Work Plans
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Status Map
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National Funding Requirements
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Agency Involvement / Commitments

• FY 05 FY 06 NRCS, USGS, EPA have contributed
  approximately 3 million dollars.
• Substantial Historical In-Kind Investments on a
  State by State Basis. USFS, BLM NOAA, State and
  Local Agencies

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A Seamless, National Drainage Area Addressing
System is Very Close to Completion

• 400k 800k is Required for completion

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This Will Enable You
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WBD National Plan/Status
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This Will Give You
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