Uses Of Model

The data from the Schuylkill Watershed Priority Lands Strategy is designed to be used for a variety of purposes that will result in protection of resources. For example, the Strategy can be used for:

1. Updating county or municipal open space plans
2. Rationale in grant proposals for acquisitions or easements
3. During subdivision and site plan review, especially with conservation subdivisions
4. Garnering support for a dedicated open space tax or bond
5. Upgrading stream status to High or Exceptional Value
6. Support for environmental protection ordinances
7. Limiting impervious coverage in combined high resource protection areas & to promote stormwater Best Management Practices
8. Promoting good stewardship of Combined Priority Lands
9. Integrate local priorities to identify community conservation lands