Poorly planned development has become a chief threat to the waters of the Sierra Nevada. But what is good growth, from a watershed perspective? Planning for Water-Wise Development in the Sierra, co-authored by the Local Government Commission and Sierra Nevada Alliance, highlights the central – but often overlooked – role community planning plays in watershed protection and sustainable water management. The guide provides local conservation groups, local government and the public with important information about the connection between development and water, in addition to providing a description of various land use and development strategies local governments, homeowners, and developers can employ to reduce the impact of development to our Sierra watersheds.
To learn more about the vital connection between development and water quality, water supply and the health of the Sierra’s watersheds contact the Sierra Nevada Alliance.
Download a pdf. version or request a hard copy: info@sierranevadaalliance.org, or call: 530-542-4546.
