Upper Sugar River Watershed Association

Mission: The mission of USRWA is to provide leadership for continuous resource improvement through strategic partnerships that benefit the watershed’s land, water and people. Vision: USRWA will serve as a steward of the river and its upland environments, and encourage projects and behaviors that enhance the quality of these resources and mitigate issues such as sedimentation and phosphorus runoff. The organization will facilitate community engagement and new partnership formation by implementing innovative approaches to solving watershed problems that are both pragmatic and cost-effective. Through these measures, USRWA will be known as a vital voice in the community that advocates for the river and bolsters awareness and watershed literacy. Goals: - Work collaboratively with the farming community to reduce agricultural runoff entering the river. - Strengthen the capacity of the USRWA to effectively fulfill its mission. - Gather essential data to foster improvements in the watershed. - Improve water quality through targeted restoration projects. - Engage and educate our members and the community to increase their awareness and appreciation of the Upper Sugar River.