SWCD Methodology of Land Use Assessment- MRAP Level III

Level III of MRAP land use assessment is the methodology developed to inventory nonpoint sources of pollution within minor watersheds. The process includes the following steps: 1. Visual assessment of the waterbody 2. Landowner interviews 3. Land Use map development 3. Database and query Devolopment 5. GIS Devlopment 6. Implementation plan development based on best professional judgment of the SWCD staff. The SWCD land use assessment methodology allows a comprehensive view of the land and management practices in the study area. These uses and practices are important factors in water quality and nonpoint source pollution.