Cuttings planted for a green infrastructure project to filter stormwater runoff.

Watershed planning takes a holistic look at the stream, river or lake's watershed, and through a planning process determines steps to take for water quality protection or improvement. Watershed plans use a comprehen-sive, longterm approach to watershed management, creating a framework for improving water quality. Watershed planning encourages partnerships among agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the public. DEC encourages watershed planning processes to be stakeholder driven. The outcomes of watershed planning efforts include on-the-ground actions for protection and restoration.