ABSTRACT
Diverse and often conflicting human issues in have been taken into consideration for decades in watershed governance. As a result, there have been problems implementing sustainable watershed management practices. A co-management approach can assist in addressing the challenges faced with comprehensive watershed management plan development and decisions in the governance process. Local stakeholders are an important component of the process of watershed co-management. Improving social cohesion and social capital (the collective benefits derived from involvement and cooperation between individuals within a group) play an important role in development and implementation of effective watershed management plans.
