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Dona Bay Watershed Management Plan - IconDona Bay Watershed Management Plan

The current Dona Bay watershed has been significantly impacted by man-made drainage activities, which increased the efficiency and volume of freshwater being discharged to its tidal estuary. Natural system responses to major hydrologic alterations such as those that have occurred in the Dona (and Roberts) Bay watersheds have resulted in lowered salinities and likely, increased sediment and nutrient loads in the downstream estuaries. The PROJECT includes the development of a comprehensive watershed management plan including the research and science for natural system protection and restoration/enhancement as well as future alternative surface water supply, while addressing any potential adverse impacts to floodplain elevations and pollutant loadings.