
ABOUT US
Our
Mission
Our mission is to celebrate, protect and restore the natural richness of all our bayous and streams.
Our
Vision
Our vision is a network of healthy bayous, streams and watersheds.
Our
Values
Science-based policies and actions
Collaboration
Community
Professional communications
What Drives Us
Education
& Outreach
Increase understanding of area bayous and creeks and their watersheds.
Stewardship
Increase stewardship and stewardship opportunities to improve the health of our watersheds, creeks, and bayous.
Leadership
Increase stewardship and stewardship opportunities to improve the health of our watersheds, creeks, and bayous.
Organizational Leadership & Development
Organize for Success
Goals:
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Provide educational programs and opportunities, activities, and events to engage all the region’s demographics.
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Prepare and maintain an effective and appropriately coordinated communications plan.
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Provide leadership, encouragement and assistance in improving riparian habitats and watershed ecosystems.
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Develop and coordinate internal programs and participate in collaborative programs to improve water quality.
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Provide access to area waterways.
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Interface and engage with public entities.
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Participate in collaborative regional policy initiatives.
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Develop initiatives, projects and advocacy to improve ecosystems, water quality, and flood management.
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Be engaged and influential in bayou-related community affairs.
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Demonstrate the importance and need for vibrant watershed and riparian ecosystems.
Goals:
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Institute a full program of board development.
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Establish a program to increase membership and representation of the region’s demographics.
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Create and maintain a program of staff development and performance review.
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Develop and maintain a strong sustainable financial base.
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Conduct structured periodic review of strategic planning and budgeting.