LOGIC MODEL Worksheet (Table Format) s1

Program: __Water Issues Strategic Initiative – Backyard Streams____ Logic Model Situation: Kentucky has over 90,000 miles of streams and rivers. Many citizens have streams flowing through their property, some in their backyards. Many streams are subject to “urban stream syndrome” which can lead to increased flooding and scoured streambanks. Homeowners are often challenged by how to “manage” a backyard stream. Streambank erosion, invasive plants, and lack of wildlife habitat are often problems for backyard stream owners. It is important for all Kentucky citizens to understand basic watershed concepts and basic stream science, and be able to apply this knowledge when making management decisions that may impact water quality. Educational programs will provide opportunities for backyard stream owners and managers to become better stewards of Kentucky’s water resources by stabilizing streambanks, planting native vegetation, improving wildlife habitat, and potentially improving property values.

Outputs Outcomes -- Impact Inputs Activities Participation Short Medium Long UK College of Ag Professionals Educational programs Homeowners Identify and evaluate problem Evaluate changes in backyard Place value on water resources (agents, specialists) areas in urban watersheds streams Stream/home visits Gardeners, Master Gardeners Protect and improve water State and federal agencies Identify native and non-native Implement best management quality (ex: NRCS, KY Div of Water) Stream walks Watershed Professionals streamside vegetation practice(s) to protect stream banks and stream buffer zone Protect soil resources Publications Media MS4 Coordinators Describe basic watershed (to be developed) (ex: social media, blogs, concepts Plant native vegetation in Maintain or improve wildlife YouTube, radio, Landscape/turf maintenance stream buffer zones habitat (e.g. pollinators, fish, Research information TV, newspaper, newsletters, professionals Understand basic stream aquatic insects) etc.) hydrology Maintain native vegetation in Landscape/turf management stream buffer zones Maintain or improve property KY Water Awareness Month professional organizations Interpret basic stream ecology value Implement best management Educator in-service/workshops Neighborhood associations Relate how streams respond to practice(s) to reduce human impacts stormwater pollution Schools Recommend appropriate Parks, park employees practices to neighbors

“Friends” groups

Agents, state and federal agency representatives

Assumptions External Factors Rev. 7/09