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Associated led a project to identify priority watersheds for allocation of resources under the WRRP, using an objective and scientifically rigorous approach.<\/p>\n<p>To provide decision-makers with information that could be used to inform program decisions, three priority maps were produced, one for each of flood, drought, and water quality management. 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