Example Stakeholder List.pdf

Bureau of Reclamation Notice of Funding Opportunity

WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program Funding Opportunity Number

R26AS00349

Example Stakeholder List Below is an example table for you to use as part of your response to Sub-criterion No. A1.

Watershed Group Diversity. You can use this table to identify the stakeholders that are currently involved in your new or existing watershed group and describe their involvement. Clearly state which participants are or will be formal members and which act or will act as partner organizations.

Note: This is a sample format. We encourage you to look through previously selected applications to determine what information is most useful in demonstrating your groups organization and diversity.

Stakeholder Group

Role in the Watershed Interactions with Water Resources

Orgs, Entities, and Individuals that make up this group

Agriculture What role does agriculture play in the watershed? Is it a significant industry?

How does it affect the water resources in the area?

Example: Agricultural stakeholders interact with water through water rights administration, irrigation, and diversions.

Examples: farmers, ranchers, irrigators

Industry Who are the industrial water users? Are there any entities that hold key water rights, or are large economic drivers in the area?

Example: Industrial stakeholders are regulated for water quality impacts, and many have water rights in the area.

Examples: private businesses

Municipal and Local Government

What are the government entities that have interactions with water resources or policy (providing water for drinking, cleaning, sanitation, fire protection, maintenance, municipal parks and recreation, etc.)?

Example: Municipal stakeholders divert, store, treat, and provide water to the public.

Examples: city and county agencies

Water Management

Who are the main entities in charge of

Example: These districts create and oversee programs related to

Examples: water districts, irrigation districts https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/cwmp/examples.html https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/cwmp/examples.html

Funding Opportunity Number R26AS00349

Stakeholder Group

Role in the Watershed Interactions with Water Resources

Orgs, Entities, and Individuals that make up this group water delivery and/or treatment?

water conservation, flood/drought mitigation, watershed protection, stream restoration, water supply planning, and technical assistance.

Recreation What role does recreation play in the watershed? Are there parks, industries, or sports that relate to water resources? Is tourism a driving factor?

Example: Recreational stakeholders depend on water for lake and river recreation and snow sports.

Examples: water-based recreation orgs, local businesses, private landowners, community members

Environment Who are the main parties in charge of or interested in conserving natural resources in the area? How significant is their role?

Example: Environmental stakeholders are interested in instream flows, habitat, fish and wildlife, and ecosystem services.

Examples: nonprofits, community members

Federal and State Government

Who are the major Federal and state entities at play in the watershed? What groups are in charge of administering natural resource programs?

Example: Government agencies that manage and protect water and other natural resources.

Examples: state and Federal agencies

Example Stakeholder List