2015 Report Card

America’s Watershed Initiative inaugural report card was released in 2015 with an overall score of D+.

America’s Watershed Initiative inaugural report card was released in 2015 with an overall score of D+.

We measured conditions relative to six goals – recreation, ecosystems, transportation, water supply, economy, and flood control and risk reduction – in five basins, as well as the watershed as a whole.

Download the entire 2015 Report Card and comprehensive technical paper to learn more.

The Report Card is not a goal unto itself—it’s a tool to bring together leaders from around the Mississippi River Watershed to develop a shared vision for the future and create awareness about the opportunities and challenges that face our states and nation. This shared vision will be used to identify and form partnerships to advance solutions to these critical water management challenges. Knowing what’s important and how to measure it is the foundation to improve the watershed.