This document discusses integrated watershed management, including basic concepts and issues. It begins by defining a watershed and explaining why watersheds should be considered units for conservation and development planning due to various biophysical and socioeconomic linkages between upland and lowland areas. It then addresses the appropriate level of watershed for management planning and the dilemma between watershed and administrative boundaries. The document also outlines costs and benefits of watershed management as well as major issues, and concludes by suggesting an approach to integrated watershed management.