The following goals were adopted by the Jefferson River Watershed Council on March 28, 2001:
Goals
Jefferson River Watershed Council
Develop a drought management plan that relies on voluntary action from all water users to maintain critical flows in the Jefferson River while respecting water rights.
Improve communication between water users and natural resource managers in the Jefferson, Beaverhead, and Ruby Valley watersheds.
Conserve and enhance natural resources while sustaining the rural quality of life and economic vitality within the watershed.
Facilitate a coordinated approach to problem solving between public and private interests.
Provide educational opportunities for basin residents to become more aware of natural resource issues and concerns.
Support cooperative research projects designed to promote scientifically sound decision-making.
Support floodplain planning and the responsible development of the Jefferson River Valley.
Promote opportunities to enhance the health of wild fisheries in the Jefferson River and associated tributaries.
