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bob delves: volunteer executive director for the san miguel watershed coalition
“Producing the report card has raised the profile of the coalition. My hope is that we will be able to attract new donors and additional money for projects that will have a greater and positive impact on the environment.” The San Miguel Watershed Coalition is a vital organization that has created a collaborative forum to discuss and monitor the health and vitality of the watershed. This spectacular watershed includes over 1 million acres that drain into the San Miguel River, and its many tributaries. The report evaluates five themes that encapsulate the ecological health of the watershed: Water, Aquatic Life, Wildlife, Vegetation and Soils. The 2005 report card scored C+, an average grade. It is an indicator that its overall health is at risk and we need to invest strategically for improvement. Establishing indicators, or benchmarks which measure the health of major environmental resources, is one of the most significant actions our community can take to facilitate practical steps towards genuine sustainability.
Led by Bob Delves, the San Miguel Watershed Coalition essentially serves as a watchdog for the health of the watershed. The Watershed Coalition has spearheaded the first ever Watershed Health Report Card. “Prior to the report card, we lacked a comprehensive overview of different measurements and analysis from various organizations,” said Delves.
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