Watershed planner presents final update; county to release 60‑day draft for public comment

Jun 16, 2026

The county’s watershed planner, Melissa Bachmann Ber, summarized priorities for the updated watershed plan — flood/drainage prevention, recreational water improvement, protection of unimpaired waters — and outlined a schedule to release a 60‑day draft for public review in August with responses to comments in September and a October review before a public hearing.

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Melissa Bachmann Ber, senior water resources planner for the Scott Watershed Management Organization, presented a final board update on the watershed plan Wednesday and asked for feedback before staff releases a 60‑day draft for public review.

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