16 U.S.C. § 6543: Watershed Condition Framework

water quality and quantity; aquatic habitat and biota; riparian and wetland vegetation; the presence of roads and trails; soil type and condition; groundwater-dependent ecosystems; relevant terrestrial indicators, such as fire regime, risk of catastrophic fire, forest and rangeland vegetation, invasive species, and insects and disease; and other significant factors, as determined by the Secretary; wildfire behavior; flood risk; fish and wildlife; drinking water supplies; irrigation water supplies; forest-dependent communities; and other significant impacts, as determined by the Secretary; takes into account existing restoration activities being implemented in the watershed; and the major stressors responsible for the impaired condition of the watershed; a set of essential projects that, once completed, will address the identified stressors and improve watershed conditions; a proposed implementation schedule; potential partners and funding sources; and a monitoring and evaluation program; to prioritize protection and restoration activities for each watershed restoration action plan; to implement each watershed protection and restoration action plan; and to monitor the effectiveness of protection and restoration actions and indicators of watershed health. coordinate with interested non-Federal landowners and State, Tribal, and local governments within the relevant watershed; and provide for an active and ongoing public engagement process. a wildfire has significantly diminished the condition of the watershed; and the emergency stabilization activities of the Burned Area Emergency Response Team are insufficient to return the watershed to proper function.