WRAPS Framework and Program Influences

WRAPS is guided by a mix of federal and state planning documents, long-term water quality strategies, and performance-based reporting. These influences help align local watershed work with statewide and national goals.

The Four Phases of WRAPS

The WRAPS process is centered around four primary phases: Development, Assessment, Planning, and Implementation. These phases are designed to be completed in chronological order to ensure that grant funding and resources are applied effectively.

• Phase 1 – Development:
  Stakeholder recruitment, determining local interest, and documenting stakeholder decisions to build a strong foundation.
• Phase 2 – Assessment:
  Reviewing watershed conditions and trends, developing expectations for management measures, and identifying specific restoration and protection needs and models.
• Phase 3 – Planning:
  Establishing clear goals, identifying actions to achieve them, developing cost estimates, and selecting stakeholder implementation strategies.
• Phase 4 – Implementation:
  Securing the resources needed to execute the plan, monitoring progress, documenting results, and revising the plan as needed (Adaptive Management).