Much like corridor plans where several communities share a common roadway whose traffic moves freely from one town to another, watershed plans acknowledge that the practices of one community will impact, for better or worse, the neighboring communities.
Water flows across communities without regard for municipal boundaries. Stormwater in one community may easily find its way to a final destination several jurisdictions away, making its impact felt more on its destination than the place of origin. Therefore, the relation between land use planning, zoning, and protecting the environment is a complex one that often must extend beyond political jurisdictions.
In order to address these complex relationships, LSL has undertaken several watershed planning efforts involving multiple governmental units in a single, coordinated effort focused on a common goal. A joint master plan, common zoning regulations, and other complementary ordinances are often the outcome of these efforts.
Typical services include:
- Technical review of Master Plans/Zoning Ordinances
- Master Plan and Ordinance provisions related to environmental protection
- Watershed resource and education papers
- Facilitating public involvement meetings
- Training public officials
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