Clean water and healthy aquatic habitat in reservoirs and their connected waterways are critical to human life and healthy communities. We envision a future that includes healthy reservoir systems across the country supporting robust fisheries and sustainable clean water supplies.

We envision a future where reservoirs are managed to help maintain both upstream and downstream flows and critical terrestrial habitats, and where the value of healthy and sustainable reservoir systems is appreciated by the millions of Americans who use them and our elected officials.

We see opportunities for reservoir owners, managers and regulatory agencies to cooperate towards seamless management and conservation goals. We anticipate that recreational uses of reservoir systems will become more available to all Americans, and that users will be better connected to conservation programs through volunteerism.