Interjurisdictional Coordination and Cooperation

Due to the inherent physical and geographic nature of water resources, it is imperative that the water resources element be developed through interjurisdictional coordination with a watershed focus. This is true for both counties and municipalities.​

Counties and municipalities will need to work together to properly complete WREs. Because watersheds, water supply areas and water quality issues often overlap political boundaries, interjurisdictional coordination is key to a successful WRE. Tributary Teams, regional councils of government and watershed-based organizations can assist local governments with this coordination.