Every person on Earth lives in a watershed, whether they realize it or not. Although all watersheds are different, most Watershed Protection Plans have many topics in common. These include characterizing the watershed, assessing current water quality data, developing load estimates from differing potential pollutant sources and describing management measures to improve water quality. Additionally, a description of needed educational and outreach activities, a summary of available resources and funding sources, and measures of success to guide progress towards water quality goals are also included in the plan.