Mission
As Coordinating Agency (CA) provide and foster local leadership, cooperation and coordination in support of planning and implementation in water resources management.

Goal
To achieve a wise, balanced and full beneficial use of Yakima River Basin water resources, among all interests, with full consideration to present and future water resource needs through ongoing public involvement.

Objectives

• Provide assistance, support and maintain a close working relationship with the Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) in the development and implementation of the Watershed Plan.
• Pursue opportunities to provide local funding for implementation of the Watershed Plan and specific projects.
• Identify and pursue state and federal funding for implementation of the Watershed Plan and specific projects.
• Communicate and educate the public concerning the Watershed Plan, its importance to the basin, and its accomplishments.
• Maintain active coordination and diverse involvement in the monitoring of the Watershed Plan implementation through the development of a Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP).
• Broaden the scope of government involvement in water resource management and membership in the organization.
• Coordinate with those activities, which will continue to enhance water resources in the basin, including other water resource implementation and planning efforts such as the Yakima Basin Fish and Wildlife Recovery Board.

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