This document provides an overview of watershed planning in Wisconsin, focusing on the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage watershed. It discusses the history and evolution of watershed planning under the Clean Water Act from the 1970s to present. The planning process involves assessing water quality monitoring data, identifying priority issues, setting goals, and making recommendations. Watershed plans provide analyses of water condition, identify point and non-point pollution sources, and recommend projects. They serve to evaluate resource conditions, prioritize actions, and facilitate cooperation among agencies on water issues.