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What is a watershed and why should I care?

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A watershed is the area of land where all of the water that falls into it and drains off goes to a common outlet. Watershed can be as small as a footprint or large enough to encompass all the land that drains water into a river.
Understanding what a watershed is helps us manage flood water, keep drinking water clean, and safeguard recreational experiences.

Watersheds support:
Rivers
Streams
Creeks
Livestock
People
Aquifers
Wildlife
Natural Areas



Watersheds are impacted by:
People
Livestock
Cities
Towns
Roadways
Farming Practices
Extreme Weather Events


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  • Home
    • Subwatersheds
  • Lower Cedar WMA
    • Calendar
    • Meetings
    • WMA Resources
    • Contact
  • What is a Watershed?
    • Current Conditions
    • Urban Watershed Resources
    • Agriculture Watershed Resources
    • Recreation Watershed Resources
  • The Watershed Plan
    • Project Partners
  • Projects/Accomplishments
    • Indian Creek Soil Health Partnership
    • Mill Creek Watershed Plan