Our Model

It Takes at Least a Decade to Make a Difference

BEF’s comprehensive, long-term Model Watershed approach is redefining how watershed restoration efforts are designed, implemented and monitored.
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Partners

Partnering for Change

BEF’s Model Watershed partners are committed to working with their communities, planning and implementing projects strategically, and adapting their efforts based on the results they see over the long-term life of their Model Watershed activities.
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Field Notes

Lessons from the Field

BEF’s 10-year funding strategy is yielding unique insights that can only come from a comprehensive, long-term approach to watershed restoration.
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The 10 Year Model Watershed Approach

BEF believes it takes at least a decade to make a difference. Our long-term funding strategy gives our partners more freedom to approach their work with a longer-term perspective, leading to more comprehensive and strategic action on the ground.
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